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A cluster bomb lodged in the roots of a star apple tree has been discovered and safely disposed of in Quang Tri Province, highlighting the continuing risks posed by unexploded ordnance.

HCM City plans to redevelop Le Thi Rieng Park into a memorial park, with work targeted for completion by July 27, 2027.

HCM City aims to become a leading Asian centre for the economy, culture, science, technology and innovation, with a long-term vision of becoming a global city.

A cargo ship has collided with fishing vessel HP 90880TS near Long Chau Island off Haiphong, sinking the boat, killing one crew member and injuring five others.

Up to 10,000 workers and engineers will be mobilised to build HCM City's 54-kilometre Ben Thanh-Can Gio high-speed railway, which is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2029.

HCM City will offer doctors one-off incentives of up to VND 637 million (USD 24,300) to work at island health stations under a new policy aimed at addressing staff shortages in primary healthcare.

Health authorities in Ca Mau Province have reported two deaths, one confirmed and one suspected to be caused by meningococcal disease, and are tracing possible sources of infection.

HCM City has approved a talent-attraction policy offering one-off support of over USD 20,400 and monthly income of over USD 10,200 for experts and skilled professionals.

Danang health authorities are stepping up disease surveillance and outbreak control as dengue fever, influenza A and hand, foot and mouth disease pose growing risks during the seasonal transition.

Rising parking fees are prompting some car owners in Hanoi to reconsider where they park and how they commute, with some parking facilities reporting signs of declining demand.

Hanoi is calling for private investment in car parks within Ring Road 3 as only 72 of its 1,690 planned public parking facilities are operational, leaving 1,557 projects yet to begin.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have closed a section of National Highway 28, which connects Dalat and Gia Nghia, due to the risk of landslides.

Decades-old peach trees in Dalat have unexpectedly shed their leaves and begun flowering more than three months before Lunar New Year 2027, surprising residents and tourists.

Police on Phu Quoc Island have helped a Turkish tourist recover a lost wallet containing USD 500, VND 1.2 million (USD 46) and important identity documents.

Authorities have found 10 more sets of martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the total recovered from the site to 862, the HCM City High Command said on October 29.

Quang Ninh City has installed lifesaving stations in 54 localities to prevent drownings and improve emergency response along rivers, bridges and coastal areas.