Severe hand, foot and mouth cases rise in southern Vietnam
Hand, foot and mouth cases are rising in HCM City and southern Vietnam, with several children severely ill and requiring ventilator suppor
HCM City expands health network to ease hospital pressure
HCM City is expanding its healthcare network and developing satellite facilities for major hospitals to bring medical services closer to residents and ease pressure on overcrowded referral hospitals.
Three killed after lorry overturns into house in Cao Bang
Three people were killed after a tractor-trailer overturned on a national highway in Cao Bang Province, causing its cargo to crash into a house beside the road.
Two rescued after becoming trapped in Hanoi drain
Rescuers pulled two people to safety after they became trapped inside a drainage pipe in Hanoi on September 18.
Heavy rain floods roads in Ha Tinh, Quang Tri
Heavy rain flooded roads by up to half a metre in the central provinces of Ha Tinh and Quang Tri on September 19, disrupting traffic and leaving vehicles stranded.
Man killed by falling tree branch during storm in Ho Chi Minh City
A man died after a large tree branch fell onto his motorcycle during a storm in Ho Chi Minh City on September 18, while he was riding home with his wife.
HCM City orders surprise food safety checks after complaints
HCM City will conduct surprise inspections of food businesses following risk warnings or public complaints, while stepping up scrutiny of online food advertising and counterfeit products.
Residents of upscale Hanoi estate struggle with floodwaters
Residents of a high-end residential estate on the outskirts of Hanoi have been battling severe flooding for days, with some homes still surrounded by more than one metre of water.
Hanoi sees fewer flood hotspots after drainage upgrades
Hanoi's drainage system has shown signs of improvement during days of heavy rain, with many areas that suffered severe flooding in 2025 remaining clear or draining significantly faster.
Landslides hit Tam Dao, tourists urged to postpone trips
Tourists have been advised to postpone or limit trips to Tam Dao after prolonged heavy rain triggered landslides along mountain roads in the popular tourist area in northern Phu Tho Province.
Male student feared swept away in Hanoi floodwaters
A first-year university student is feared to have been swept away by floodwaters after riding a motorbike through a deeply flooded street in Hanoi on September 17.
Heavy rain shifts to central Vietnam, downpours may top 100mm
Torrential rain is forecast to shift towards central Vietnam from September 18, with some areas expected to receive more than 100mm and intense downpours raising the risk of flooding.
Vietnam Traffic Safety Innovation Contest 2026 launched
The Vietnam Traffic Safety Innovation Contest 2026 was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17, aiming to identify practical solutions that promote safer and more responsible road use.
Ten Vietnamese fishermen safely repatriated from Malaysia
Ten Vietnamese fishermen who encountered difficulties while working in Malaysia's Perak state have been safely returned to Vietnam with assistance from Vietnamese authorities.
17 more soldiers' remains found in Ho Chi Minh City park
Authorities have recovered 17 more sets of soldiers' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total number found at the site to 663.
Floods disrupt trains on north-south railway
Vietnam's railway operator has suspended several passenger trains and transferred travellers by road after flooding in Thanh Hoa disrupted services on the north-south railway.
Ninh Binh tourist sites suspend activities as floods rise
Several tourist attractions in Ninh Binh Province have suspended or restricted activities as rising river levels and continued flooding pose safety risks to visitors.
Three family members killed in Phu Tho landslide
Three members of a family were killed after a landslide triggered by heavy rain struck their home in Phu Tho Province early on September 17, burying them under debris.
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