HCM City braces for highest tides of 2026
HCM City is preparing for the year's highest tides in late October, with water levels forecast to exceed the highest warning level and raise the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
Two teenagers drown while swimming at Quang Tri waterfall
Two teenagers in Lao Bao Commune, Quang Tri Province, died after being swept away while swimming at O O Waterfall.
Danang steps up efforts to tackle begging
Danang City has launched a 2026 plan aimed at tackling homelessness and begging, including disguised forms of begging, particularly in urban, tourist and commercial areas.
More than 700 martyrs' remains found at HCM City park
Authorities have recovered 701 sets of war remains from Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, including 19 found on October 1.
Widespread heavy rain forecast for central Vietnam in October
Widespread heavy rain is likely to affect central Vietnam in October, with severe weather including thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong gusts also possible nationwide.
Downpour floods major roads in HCM City
More than two hours of heavy rain and thunderstorms caused severe flooding across HCM City on October 1, disrupting traffic on several major roads during the evening rush hour.
Phu Quoc allocates USD 601,000 for coastal road resettlement
Phu Quoc authorities have approved VND 15.6 billion (USD 601,000) in compensation, support and resettlement funding for a western coastal road project.
10km traffic jam disrupts gateways between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai
A traffic jam stretching nearly 10km has disrupted traffic between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai since the morning of October 1.
Foreign driver caught speeding 43km/h over limit on Lam Dong expressway
A Chinese driver has been fined for driving 43km/h over the speed limit on the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet Expressway in Lam Dong Province.
Man killed after being struck by train in Ho Chi Minh City
A man was killed after being struck by a train in Ho Chi Minh City on October 1, with police investigating the accident.
Over 7,600 workers speed up Phu Quoc airport expansion
More than 7,600 workers and engineers are working to accelerate the expansion of Phu Quoc International Airport, which is scheduled to begin operations in April 2027.
Heavy rain to hit northern, central Vietnam
Northern and central Vietnam are forecast to see heavier rain in the coming days, with temperatures expected to fall and Hanoi lows approaching 20 degrees Celsius.
One-metre bomb found beside river in Quang Tri
A farmer discovered a bomb about one metre long lying beside a river in Huong Lap Commune, Quang Tri Province.
Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway fully opens after 12 years
The Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway officially opened to traffic at midnight on October 1, completing a 58km route that has taken 12 years to build.
Health ministry proposes support for families with two daughters
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has proposed support for families with at least two daughters under 16 to help reduce son preference and address the sex ratio imbalance at birth.
Heavy rain forces flights to circle over HCM City
Heavy thunderstorms in HCM City on October 1 disrupted operations at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, forcing numerous arriving flights to circle and some to divert to other airports.
Man detained over alleged USD 30,000 foreign exchange scam
A man in Danang has been detained after allegedly taking USD 30,000 from a foreign national under the pretext of exchanging the money.
Ten more war remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park
Ten more sets of war remains have been found at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total recovered at the site to 682.
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