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Authorities in Lam Dong Province have closed a section of National Highway 28, which connects Dalat and Gia Nghia, due to the risk of landslides.

Decades-old peach trees in Dalat have unexpectedly shed their leaves and begun flowering more than three months before Lunar New Year 2027, surprising residents and tourists.

Police on Phu Quoc Island have helped a Turkish tourist recover a lost wallet containing USD 500, VND 1.2 million (USD 46) and important identity documents.

Authorities have found 10 more sets of martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the total recovered from the site to 862, the HCM City High Command said on October 29.

Quang Ninh City has installed lifesaving stations in 54 localities to prevent drownings and improve emergency response along rivers, bridges and coastal areas.

Hanoi has been asked to study a direct rail link between Gia Binh International Airport and the city centre, integrated with the wider transport network, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc said.

The Vinh-Hanoi NA2 train will stop at Phu Ly Station from November 1, improving access to Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals' second campuses in Ninh Binh for central Vietnam residents.

HCM City is drafting a policy to expand free bus and metro travel to more passenger groups as a fare waiver on 134 bus routes expires on December 31.

A Chinese man was safely rescued after becoming trapped in a lift at the Lavila Nha Be villa complex in HCM City.

Phu Quoc International Airport opened its second runway on October 29 after eight months of construction, boosting aviation infrastructure ahead of APEC Economic Leaders' Week in 2027.

Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam face increasing showers and thunderstorms, with heavy rain in some areas, while unusually high tides threaten flooding in low-lying and riverside communities.

Women living in Hanoi who give birth to two children before turning 35 will receive VND 4 million, while couples undergoing premarital health checks will be eligible for VND 1 million.

Vietnamese military authorities have found six more sets of martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the total recovered from the area to 852, the HCM City High Command said on October 28.

Vietnam's average mobile internet download speed reached 230.31Mbps in September 2026, placing the country eighth globally, up 21 places since the beginning of the year.

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested four dog meat traders in northern Vietnam for allegedly buying more than 10 tonnes of meat worth over USD 32,800 from an interprovincial dog and cat theft ring.

Lao Cai Province plans to break ground on or inaugurate 21 major projects by the end of 2026, focusing on transport infrastructure, industrial development, logistics and urban expansion.