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Southern Vietnam and Lam Dong Province are forecast to see heavy rain and thunderstorms through May 31, with rainfall in some areas expected to exceed 250mm.

A 16-year-old student in Lam Dong Province died after slipping and falling into an eight-metre-deep waterfall while visiting the site with friends on May 28.

Passengers returning from Ebola affected areas through Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City have been urged to monitor their health for 21 days, with suspected cases subject to medical isolation.

Police in Tay Ninh Province have arrested the owner of a company accused of illegally employing and sheltering 18 Bangladeshi nationals who had overstayed their visas in Vietnam.

Hanoi plans road charges for motor vehicles entering Ring Road 1 from January 1, 2028, Ring Road 2 from January 1, 2030, and Ring Road 3 from January 1, 2032.

Hue’s iconic Truong Tien Bridge will be closed to all traffic overnight from June 1 as authorities begin a 150-day repair project on the more than century-old structure.

Hanoi was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms late on May 28, causing severe flooding in several areas and widespread traffic congestion.

Ho Chi Minh City Police said on May 28 that officers had dismantled a major drug trafficking network and arrested 173 suspects.arrest.

Ca Mau authorities warned of continued risks of thunderstorms, whirlwinds and heavy rain in the coming days after severe weather damaged dozens of homes earlier this week.

Power consumption across Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions hit a record high on May 27 as prolonged extreme heat drove electricity demand sharply higher.

Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi reopened to two-way traffic on May 28 after nearly two months of repairs, drawing large numbers of residents back for walking, cycling and commuting.

Vietnamese police have uncovered two major counterfeit fashion operations involving fake luxury products branded as Chanel, Dior, Gucci and MLB.

The first more than 20-kilometre section of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot Expressway was officially opened to traffic on May 28 after completing inspections and meeting operational requirements.

Quang Ngai Province plans to build an airport and cable car system on Ly Son Island under a long-term strategy to develop the island into a major marine tourism hub.

Rescue forces in Haiphong City saved nine fishermen after a fishing vessel carrying 11 people lost contact while travelling to Bach Long Vi Island, authorities said on May 27.

A severe heatwave in northern and central Vietnam has broken or matched long-standing May temperature records in several localities.