Northern Vietnam braces for heavy rain of over 300mm
Northern Vietnam is forecast to see heavy rain through Wednesday, with some areas receiving over 300mm, raising flood and landslide risks.
Tropical depression to hit central Vietnam, trigger heavy rain
A tropical depression is forecast to hit central Vietnam overnight, bringing torrential rain and raising flood and landslide risks.
Flash floods, landslides warned in Dak Lak after heavy rain
Moderate to heavy rain has hit several areas in Dak Lak Province, leaving soil moisture close to saturation and raising the risk of flash floods, landslides and land subsidence.
Philippine woman caught attempting illegal border crossing from Dong Thap
Vietnamese border guards have detained a Cambodian national accused of organising an illegal border crossing involving a Philippine woman near the Vietnam-Cambodia border.
Haiphong police arrest internationally wanted Chinese fugitive
Police in Haiphong have arrested a Chinese national wanted by authorities in Guangxi, China, on smuggling charges after locating him in the northern Vietnamese port city.
Ho Chi Minh City accounts for 31 per cent of new HIV cases in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City reported the largest share of newly detected HIV infections in Vietnam in 2025, accounting for 31 per cent of all new cases nationwide.
HCM City opens new child mental health facility
HCM City has opened a new child mental health facility to address years of inadequate infrastructure and rising demand for specialist care.
Landslides hit Dalat-Buon Ma Thuot road after heavy rain
Persistent heavy rain triggered multiple landslides on a key road linking Dalat and Buon Ma Thuot, disrupting traffic and prompting safety warnings from authorities.
Hue warns of flash floods, landslides as heavy rain hits 16 areas
Authorities in Hue City have warned of flash floods and landslides across 16 wards and communes as heavy rain is forecast to intensify over the coming days.
Hanoi proposes support for women having two before 35
Hanoi is considering offering women VND 2 million (USD 76) per birth and VND 4 million for having a second child before 35 to help maintain replacement-level fertility.
HCM City seeks police action over bus stop graffiti
HCM City’s construction department has asked police to act against people defacing newly upgraded bus shelters with graffiti.
War bomb weighing 300kg safely removed in Dong Nai
Military authorities in Dong Nai have safely removed and transferred a 300kg wartime bomb discovered by a resident working in a family orchard.
Nationwide school health screening to begin in 2028
Pupils nationwide will be screened for five groups of health conditions from 2028, including obesity, vision problems and mental health disorders, under new Health Ministry regulations.
HCM City detects 227 illegal drone flights in less than two weeks
Authorities in HCM City detected 227 illegal drone flights in no-fly zones in less than two weeks, including drones whose software had been modified to bypass flight restrictions.
6-kg monitor lizard found inside house in Ha Tinh
A man in Ha Tinh Province was startled to find a 6-kg monitor lizard crawling into his home before his family captured the protected animal and handed it over to authorities.
Land clearance for Gia Binh airport nears completion
More than 94 per cent of land for the VND 196 trillion (USD 7.5 billion) Gia Binh International Airport has been cleared, with its first phase targeted for completion ahead of APEC 2027.
Danang student penalised for illegal drone flight near airport
Authorities in Danang have taken action against a 17-year-old student for operating a drone without permission in a restricted airspace zone near the city's international airport.
Health insurance contributions set to rise from 2027
The Ministry of Health has proposed raising health insurance contributions from 4.5 per cent to 5.1 per cent from July 2027, with further increases planned under a phased roadmap.
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