Hand, foot and mouth disease cases surge 2.5-fold
Vietnam reported nearly 100,000 hand, foot and mouth disease cases in the first eight months of 2026, 2.5 times the year-earlier figure, with children under five accounting for over 87 per cent.
Haiphong removes 300kg bomb from residential area
Authorities in Haiphong City have safely removed a 300kg wartime bomb found beneath the foundations of a house on Cau Dat Street in the city centre.
32 fishermen rescued after boat sinks at sea
Thirty-two fishermen from a fishing boat that sank offshore have returned safely to Danang City, while authorities continue searching for 19 others who remain missing.
Hanoi demolishes illegal villas and homestays on forest land
Authorities in Hanoi have begun demolishing a series of illegally built villas and homestays on forest land near Dong Do Lake, an area long plagued by construction violations.
HCM City hospital holds school opening for young cancer patients
A special classroom at HCM City Oncology Hospital has begun the new school year, allowing young cancer patients to continue learning while undergoing treatment.
Two South Koreans jailed over fatal restaurant brawl in HCM City
Two South Korean nationals have been sentenced to life imprisonment and 20 years in jail after a violent restaurant brawl in Ho Chi Minh City left one man dead and another severely injured.
HCM City offers 60 men free-cost work placements in Japan
Ho Chi Minh City will select 60 male workers for three-year technical internships in Japan under a bilateral labour cooperation programme, with no service fees.
Haiphong closes Cau Dat Street to remove wartime bomb
Authorities in Haiphong City have closed part of Cau Dat Street from 6 am to 11 am on September 4 to recover, transport and safely detonate a wartime bomb.
564 martyrs' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park
Authorities have discovered 11 more sets of martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total number recovered at the site to 564.
Nha Trang installs new seafront railings
Nha Trang is replacing nearly 2 km of ageing railings along its beachfront with a new reinforced-concrete system designed to improve safety and the appearance of the coastal area.
Four illegal drone operators caught in Danang
Authorities in Danang City have detected and handled four people involved in three cases of illegally flying drones in coastal and central areas of the city, police said on September 3.
Flights to Haiphong diverted to Hanoi, delaying travellers
Several flights to Haiphong City were diverted to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on September 2, delaying passengers returning from the National Day holiday by two to three hours.
More rain, thunderstorms forecast for HCM City
Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam are forecast to see increased rain and thunderstorms over the next few days, with heavy downpours possible in some areas.
Tourist from Ho Chi Minh City missing after being swept away at waterfall
A male tourist from Ho Chi Minh City remains missing after being swept away by strong currents while swimming at a remote waterfall in Tuyen Quang Province.
Hanoi gateway gridlocked on final day of National Day holiday
On the final day of the five-day National Day break, traffic returning to Hanoi swelled, causing congestion at some gateways, while bus stations avoided overcrowding.
Lam Dong expects VND 1.4 trillion from tourism during National Day holiday
During the five-day holiday, Lam Dong Province welcomed 680,000 tourists, with revenue estimated at VND 1.4 trillion (about USD 54 million).
Free metro, buses draw crowds in HCM City on National Day
Free metro and bus travel on September 2 drew large crowds in Ho Chi Minh City as residents used public transport to visit attractions across the city during the National Day holiday.
Tourist rescued after fainting on Ba Den Mountain
A female tourist fainted while climbing Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh. Rescuers reached her quickly, gave first aid and brought her down safely.
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