Quang Tri Province is accelerating land clearance for major infrastructure projects worth trillions of dong, including an airport and coastal roads, to keep construction on schedule.
Two major buildings at Phu Quoc's APEC 2027 Convention and Exhibition Complex are taking shape after a year of construction, with key structural works nearing completion.
A banh mi shop in Dong Thap Province has been fined VND 94 million (USD 3,600) and ordered to pay over VND 1 billion (USD 38,300) in costs after its sandwiches caused food poisoning in 352 people.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in central Vietnam from October 27 to 29, with rainfall exceeding 250 mm in some areas, raising flash flood and landslide risks.
Lung cancer causes more than 21,000 deaths and over 23,000 new cases in Vietnam each year, with around 75 per cent of patients diagnosed at an advanced stage, limiting their treatment options.
Vietnamese border guards have received 43 citizens handed over by Cambodian authorities, including one man wanted in Vietnam on drug trafficking charges.
A 62-year-old man was seriously injured after slipping into a deep ravine in Tuyen Quang Province in the dark, on slippery terrain, before rescuers found him unconscious and rushed him to hospital.
Northern and central Vietnam are forecast to experience showers and thunderstorms from October 26 to 29, with heavy rain possible in some central areas.
Ho Chi Minh City has announced plans to compile lists of businesses and individuals using drones as part of efforts to improve compliance with regulations on unmanned aircraft.
Hanoi will hold a specialised job fair on October 31, offering around 8,000 vacancies in construction, engineering and transport to meet labour demand for major infrastructure projects.
A 33-year-old man and his 13-year-old son died in a house fire in Vinh Thai Hamlet, Vinh Thinh Commune, Gia Lai Province, in the early hours of October 26.
A Vietnamese man who lost 169kg has had 17.1kg of excess skin removed in three major operations, setting a national record for the largest total amount removed from a single patient after weight loss.
High tides in HCM City are forecast to peak between October 26 and 28, exceeding the highest flood warning level at several monitoring stations and raising the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
A 23-year-old tourist was rescued after falling into a ravine while visiting Lung Cu, a popular tourist destination in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.
HCM City plans to rebuild the Tan Thuan 1 and 2 bridges with wider carriageways and modern architecture to improve traffic flow and enhance the urban landscape.
Vietnamese police have handed Fang ZhiZhong, a 57-year-old Chinese national wanted by Chinese authorities, over to China’s Ministry of Public Security at Huu Nghi International Border Gate.
Police in Hung Yen Province on October 24 announced the prosecution of Pham Van Duong, 64, over alleged industrial property rights violations linked to counterfeit watches.