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How drinking 'for fun' can become a lifetime regret

How drinking 'for fun' can become a lifetime regret

A friend of mine once had a stable job, a gentle personality, and a strong sense of responsibility toward his family. But he also had a habit of drinking after work.
Parliament's security unit says Vietnam must continue total alcohol ban on drivers

Parliament's security unit says Vietnam must continue total alcohol ban on drivers

Maintaining zero alcohol content for drivers necessary: ministry

Maintaining zero alcohol content for drivers necessary: ministry

Is it unreasonable to seek divorce because of my husband's excessive drinking?

Is it unreasonable to seek divorce because of my husband's excessive drinking?

My husband drinks at least five days a week, sometimes joining two or three different groups in a single day.
January 7, 2024 | 03:08 pm PT
I refuse to drink alcohol during Tet visits and everyone looks at me like I'm a weirdo

I refuse to drink alcohol during Tet visits and everyone looks at me like I'm a weirdo

Bing drinking, which is common during the Lunar New Year holiday, is not culture and does not prove one as a "stronger man," according to readers.
January 24, 2023 | 11:09 pm PT
Men die after drinking wine in northern Vietnam

Men die after drinking wine in northern Vietnam

Two men in the northern Vinh Phuc Province were killed from alcohol poisoning after they drank wine made of methanol, doctors said.
January 3, 2023 | 11:38 pm PT
Government to slap fines for selling beer to people under 18

Government to slap fines for selling beer to people under 18

People selling beer to those under 18 will be fined VND500,000-1 million ($22-43) under a government decree that takes effect on October 15.
August 30, 2020 | 08:46 pm PT
Drunk-driving fines curb karaoke singing

Drunk-driving fines curb karaoke singing

In an effect of higher drunk driving fines, people are staying away from karaoke singing, giving hurt eardrums a welcome respite.
January 20, 2020 | 11:57 pm PT
Traffic safety official rejects public outcry, says drunk driving penalties still weak

Traffic safety official rejects public outcry, says drunk driving penalties still weak

The new penalties for drunk driving are still less severe than in many other countries and provide inadequate deterrence, a traffic official has said.
January 6, 2020 | 11:53 pm PT
Ministry wants health warnings on liquor ads

Ministry wants health warnings on liquor ads

Liquor advertisements should carry dire health warnings, under a decree that instructs implementation of the Law on Preventing Acohol's Harmful Effects.
September 14, 2019 | 05:37 am PT
 
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