PM imposes ban on sale of soft drinks at schoolsPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to impose a ban on the sale of all types of soft drinks at schools across the country. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc has imposed a ban on the sale of all types of soft drinks at schools across the country in order to improve children’s health. In addition, advertisements for soft drinks, alcohol drinks and unhealthy food must be banned at schools, according to the PM. A soft drink is a drink that typically contains carbonated water, a sweetener and natural or artificial flavouring. Many countries in the world have imposed such a ban considering the harmful and adverse effects of soft drinks on children’s health.

Source: VietNamNet News December 25, 2017 03:00 UTC