Heavy rain sends torrents down roads on Cu Lao Cham Island
Heavy rain has triggered seven areas of fast-flowing water on Cu Lao Cham Island in Danang, prompting authorities to cordon off dangerous sections.
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Heavy rain hits Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam
Heavy rain is forecast across Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam, with some areas expected to receive more than 150mm as the wet spell could last until October 10.
HCM City targets 90 per cent high-tech waste treatment by 2030
HCM City aims to treat 90 per cent of its household waste using new technology by 2030 as it accelerates waste-to-energy projects and moves to reduce reliance on landfill.
Ha Tinh resident hands over 9kg python
A resident in Ha Tinh Province voluntarily handed over a 9kg python after finding it while checking his rice field.
Rough seas drive hundreds of sea urchins ashore in Nha Trang
Hundreds of sea urchins have washed ashore on Nha Trang beach in Khanh Hoa Province, with an expert attributing the phenomenon to rough seas and large waves.
Floodwaters sweep away two campers in Lam Dong, one dies
Floodwaters swept away two people camping near a spillway in Lam Dong Province, killing a young man and leaving a child rescued alive.
Hanoians don warm clothes as first cold winds arrive
The arrival of cooler air on October 5 brought Hanoi temperatures down to about 22 degrees Celsius, prompting early-morning commuters to add an extra layer.
Hanoi rolls out more electric buses
Hanoi has put 28 new electric buses into service on two routes, replacing diesel vehicles as part of the city's transition towards greener public transport.
Hanoi pilots greenery on urban infrastructure
Hanoi is piloting greenery on elevated railway pillars, an underpass, a flyover and bus shelters as part of efforts to expand green space in densely built-up areas.
Spiny sea urchins wash ashore in Nha Trang
Large numbers of spiny sea urchins have washed ashore on Nha Trang beach in Khanh Hoa Province, prompting authorities to warn swimmers to avoid stepping on them.
Cold air brings heavy rain to northern Vietnam
A cold air mass moving into northern Vietnam is bringing thunderstorms and heavy rain, with Hanoi's temperatures expected to fall sharply from the early hours of October 5.
Illegal fishing enclosures spread across Hue lagoon
Authorities in Hue City are stepping up efforts to remove illegal fishing enclosures that occupy parts of the Tam Giang-Cau Hai lagoon system, Southeast Asia's largest brackish-water lagoon.
Floodwaters force 40 households to evacuate in Lam Dong
Prolonged heavy rain sent water levels in streams in Lam Dong Province's Bao Lam 2 Commune sharply higher, flooding homes and forcing 40 households to evacuate.
12kg pig-tailed macaque among 12 wild animals handed to rangers
A 12kg pig-tailed macaque and 11 other wild animals were handed over by Hiep Binh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, to forest rangers for care and release into the wild.
Quang Tri tests seawater after dead fish wash ashore
Authorities in Quang Tri Province have collected seawater samples for testing after dead fish washed ashore along a 1.5-kilometre stretch of coastline.
Danang man hands over rare 7kg pangolin found on road
A man in Danang City has voluntarily handed over a rare 7kg Sunda pangolin to local authorities after finding it on a road.
Rare wildlife released into wild in Gia Lai
Thirty-one rescued wild animals, including two Sunda pangolins and several rare species, were released into the wild at Kon Ka Kinh National Park in Gia Lai Province on October 1.
Rare crested serpent eagle handed over in Lam Dong
A resident of Bao Lam 2 Commune has voluntarily handed over a rare crested serpent eagle classified as a Group IB endangered forest animal.
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