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Northern Vietnam is set to turn drier over the next two days, while heavy rain continues in the Central Highlands and southern Vietnam.

Vietnam has recovered nearly 1,500 sets of soldiers' remains and uncovered seven mass graves over the past four months as authorities step up efforts to locate those missing from the Vietnam war.

The last seriously injured survivor of the Phu Quoc boat capsize is expected to be discharged after making a near full recovery, with doctors clearing the patient to fly back to India.

Hanoi has earmarked more than VND 273 billion (USD 10.4 million) for gifts and commemorative activities marking War Invalids and Martyrs' Day on July 27.

Military authorities in Tay Ninh Province are investigating a suspected bomb crater believed to contain the remains of Vietnamese soldiers killed during the Vietnam war.

Several bus drivers in Ho Chi Minh City were fined after traffic police found them driving beyond legal hours. Owners also face VND 8-12 million.

Coastal localities from Quang Ninh to An Giang have been told to brace for Typhoon Noul and strong winds at sea, although the storm is not expected to make landfall in Vietnam.

Heavy rain flooded roads across Phu Quoc on Friday, disrupting traffic after more than three hours of downpours.

Vietnam recorded 39 rabies deaths across 18 provinces and cities in the first six months of 2026, while outbreaks among animals continued to rise, health authorities said.said.

More than 30 million people in Vietnam have received free annual health checks and screenings, covering nearly 30 per cent of the population.

Public bicycles, particularly electric models, could help more commuters use Hanoi's Metro by making it easier to travel between stations and homes or workplaces, transport experts say.

Hanoi plans to help low-income residents replace ageing motorbikes that fail upcoming emissions standards as the city prepares to roll out mandatory emissions inspections.

Authorities have recovered four more sets of soldiers' remains from a newly identified mass grave trench at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the search for Vietnam war dead into a new phase.

HCM City will install covered walkways linking bus stops to Metro Line 1 stations and upgrade nearby bus shelters to improve public transport connections.

Rivers across northern Vietnam are forecast to rise by 2-5 metres through Friday, raising the risk of flash floods, landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

HCM City and southern Vietnam are forecast to see heavier showers and thunderstorms from the weekend as the strengthening southwesterly monsoon is boosted by a tropical system east of the Philippines.