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Vietnamese police have uncovered two major counterfeit fashion operations involving fake luxury products branded as Chanel, Dior, Gucci and MLB.

The first more than 20-kilometre section of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot Expressway was officially opened to traffic on May 28 after completing inspections and meeting operational requirements.

Quang Ngai Province plans to build an airport and cable car system on Ly Son Island under a long-term strategy to develop the island into a major marine tourism hub.

Rescue forces in Haiphong City saved nine fishermen after a fishing vessel carrying 11 people lost contact while travelling to Bach Long Vi Island, authorities said on May 27.

A severe heatwave in northern and central Vietnam has broken or matched long-standing May temperature records in several localities.

Hanoi is forecast to see extreme heat continue through May 27 before temperatures gradually ease from May 29, though another widespread heatwave could return from early June.

Hanoi authorities will install temporary nighttime barriers on several major roads from May 30 to August 30 to facilitate a project upgrading the city’s lighting system.

Vietnam has introduced new penalties for individuals and organisations that share journalistic and copyrighted content on social media without permission from rights holders.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed Hanoi to develop mechanisms for large-scale rental housing projects to better meet growing demand from residents and workers in the capital.

Hanoi authorities will restore two-way traffic on Long Bien Bridge from May 28 after completing emergency repairs on sections of the historic bridge.

The high-speed ferry route between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao Island will resume operations in June after being suspended for more than six months due to rough sea conditions.

Traffic police in Phu Tho Province intercepted a truck transporting more than four tonnes of buffalo and cow hides showing signs of spoilage and foul odours while en route to Hanoi for sale.

Health authorities in Dong Nai Province have warned of an early rise in dengue fever cases despite the rainy season not yet reaching its peak, urging residents to strengthen preventive measures.

Outdoor workers in Hanoi continued to labour under scorching temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on May 25, as a severe heatwave gripped northern Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City has proposed piloting an app-based demand-responsive minibus service aimed at improving first- and last-mile connections with metro lines and the public transport network.

A large wildfire swept through forest areas in Quang Tri Province on May 25, destroying about 200 hectares of natural and planted forest as hundreds of people battled the blaze in extreme heat.