Northern Vietnam braces for exceptionally heavy weekend rain
A tropical depression over the Gulf of Tonkin could strengthen into a storm on August 22, bringing exceptionally heavy rain to northern Vietnam over the weekend.
HCM City sets deadline for Saigon River road clearance
HCM City has set a deadline to complete compensation, resettlement and site clearance for three sections of a planned road along the Saigon River by December 31.
Heavy overnight rain hits Hanoi, no flooding reported
Hanoi was hit by heavy rain throughout the night, with rainfall exceeding 100mm in several areas, but no flooding was reported as of Friday morning.
12 fishermen rescued after boat sinks off Gia Lai
Twelve fishermen were safely rescued after their fishing boat began taking on water and sinking off the coast of Gia Lai Province early on Friday.
Northern airports brace for tropical depression
Several airports in northern Vietnam could face thunderstorms, gusty winds and reduced visibility in the coming days as a tropical depression in the East Sea may strengthen into a storm.
Southern Vietnam records 23 rabies deaths, 56,000 dengue cases
Southern Vietnam recorded more than 56,300 dengue fever cases and 10 deaths in the first 30 weeks of 2026, while all 23 reported rabies cases were fatal, according to health authorities.
Thunderstorm rips roofs off dozens of Bao Loc houses
A powerful thunderstorm with strong winds tore roofs off dozens of houses and brought down trees and power poles in Bao Loc, Lam Dong Province, on August 20.
Heavy rain hits northern Vietnam as tropical depression itensifies
Northern Vietnam is forecast to face another spell of prolonged heavy rain from August 22, while a tropical depression is expected to enter the Gulf of Tonkin and could strengthen into a storm.
HCM City boosts bus, metro services for National Day
HCM City expects a surge in bus and metro passengers during the National Day holiday, with additional services planned to meet demand.
Lam Dong orders action over landslides at resettlement area
Lam Dong authorities have ordered measures to protect residents and find a long-term solution to landslides threatening the Dung K'No 5 resettlement area.
North-South Expressway rest stops to open for National Day holiday
Vietnam's Road Administration has ordered unfinished rest stops on the eastern North-South Expressway to open essential services this month ahead of the National Day holiday.
Tay Ninh detects five people entering Vietnam illegally
Border patrol officers in Tay Ninh Province have detained five people who allegedly crossed illegally from Cambodia into Vietnam, one of whom had used drugs unlawfully.
Remains of 42 soldiers found in Dong Thap coconut grove
The remains of 42 soldiers have been recovered from a coconut grove in Dong Thap Province after a 12-day search, along with personal items that may help identify them.
Hundreds of safety devices stolen from Vietnam expressways
Hundreds of traffic cones and warning signs have been stolen from sections of the North-South Expressway in central Vietnam, raising safety concerns for motorists during roadside emergencies.
Hundreds of households cut off by flooding in Quang Ngai
Prolonged heavy rain has inundated the Dak Ak spillway bridge in Quang Ngai Province, with strong currents cutting off access to two villages and isolating 283 households.
Landslide disrupts road linking Dalat and Buon Ma Thuot
Heavy rain triggered a major landslide on the DT722 road in Lam Dong Province, with large volumes of soil and rocks blocking traffic.
Phu Quoc fraud ring busted in cross-border crime probe
Police in An Giang Province have broken up a cross-border cyber fraud ring accused of stealing hundreds of billions of dong through an online accommodation scam in Phu Quoc.
Vietnamese man fined VND 7.5 million for illegal entry
A 47-year-old Vietnamese man has been fined VND 7.5 million (USD 283) for illegally entering Vietnam from Cambodia, authorities said.
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