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Coal ship breaks mooring lines at Quang Tri port

A Singapore-flagged cargo ship carrying more than 60,000 tonnes of coal broke its mooring lines while unloading at a port in Quang Tri Province, prompting an emergency response from local authorities.

124-metre cargo ship runs aground off Quang Ngai coast

Tay Ninh detects two cases of group B meningococcal infection

Three Hanoi bridges over Red River ahead of schedule

Construction of three bridges across the Red River in Hanoi is ahead of schedule, while four other projects face delays due to land clearance and infrastructure relocation problems.

Hanoi sees first severe cold snap, traffic jams worsen

Cold air brought rain and a sharp chill to Hanoi on November 9, with temperatures down more than 10 degrees Celsius and traffic snarled.

Heavy rain causes bridge abutment collapse in Thanh Hoa

Heavy rain has caused a bridge abutment to collapse on the Nghi Son-Bai Tranh road in Thanh Ky Commune, Thanh Hoa Province, disrupting traffic and flooding several local roads.

Foreign nationals suspected of running fake stock platform in HCM City

Police in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating a group of foreign nationals suspected of operating a fake stock trading platform to defraud investors in Tan My Ward.

10 hospitalized in Lam Dong after suspected pufferfish poisoning

Ten people in Phu Thuy Ward, Lam Dong Province, have been hospitalised after eating marine pufferfish, with one patient requiring intubation for respiratory support.

Hanoi to review bus routes to improve connectivity

Hanoi plans to review its bus network to optimise routes, improve connectivity and service quality, and reduce passenger waiting times.

Hanoi among 26 localities urged to prepare for natural disasters

Hanoi is among 26 provinces and cities urged by the National Civil Defence Steering Committee to prepare for cold weather, heavy rain, strong winds and other natural disasters over the next 10 days.

Dengue cases top 170,000 as experts warn of unpredictable spread

Vietnam recorded more than 170,000 dengue cases and 21 deaths in the first 10 months of the year, with experts warning that outbreaks are becoming less seasonal and harder to predict.

Rabid stray dog attacks nine people in Vinh Long

A stray dog showing aggressive behaviour has attacked nine people in Vinh Long Province, with tests confirming it was infected with rabies. One victim has yet to seek medical treatment.

Gia Lai fisherman missing after falling overboard

A fisherman has gone missing after falling into the sea while catching tuna off Vietnam's central coast, while another fishing boat ran aground near the Spratly Islands.

Two dead in stone quarry accident in Nghe An

Two people died after an accident at a stone quarry in Nghe An Province on November 7, local authorities said.

Search underway for missing man at Elephant Waterfall in Lam Dong

Authorities are searching for a man feared missing at Elephant Waterfall in Lam Dong Province after his mobile phone and clothing were found near the edge of the falls.

Deputy PM urges faster work on 125km Central Highlands expressway

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has called for faster construction of the nearly 125-kilometre Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway, stressing the need to maintain progress, quality and safety.

Nearly 1,000 war martyrs' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park

Authorities have recovered 999 sets of remains of fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, following the discovery of 19 more sets on November 7.

Vietnam probes suspected bread poisoning cases in Quang Ngai

Vietnam's health ministry has ordered an investigation into suspected food poisoning after 17 people were hospitalised following a bread outbreak in Quang Ngai Province.

Hanoi to widen seven roads by cutting back pavements and medians

Authorities will cut back pavements and road medians to widen seven streets in Hanoi, including Giang Vo, Lang Ha, Le Van Luong, To Huu, Hoang Dao Thuy, Hoang Minh Giam and Khuat Duy Tien.

HCM City woman has contraceptive device removed from nose after 20 years

A 56-year-old woman in HCM City underwent surgery to remove a contraceptive device that had remained in her nose for more than 20 years, causing infection and persistent discomfort.

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