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Tropical depression may form in East Sea this week

A tropical depression has a 70-80 per cent chance of forming over the central East Sea around September 12-13 and could later strengthen into a storm.

Thu Thiem 4 Bridge design includes a separate pedestrian route

Four more sets of martyrs’ remains found at Loc Ninh Airport

Salmonella found in ingredients linked to Gia Lai banh mi outbreak

More than 250 people were hospitalised after eating banh mi in Gia Lai, with tests identifying Salmonella bacteria in several ingredients used by the shop.

Two dead, 26 rescued in HCM City hotel fire

Two hotel guests were killed and 26 people rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City early on September 7.

Heavy rain forecast for of central Vietnam

Parts of central Vietnam are forecast to see heavy rain in the coming days, while northern Vietnam will remain largely sunny, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Doctors deliver premature baby aboard flight to Vietnam

Five medical professionals travelling as passengers helped deliver a premature baby on a Vietnam-bound flight after a pregnant woman went into labour at 30 weeks.

Hanoi plans for up to 1.2 million residents along Red River

Hanoi plans a major transformation of the Red River corridor, with housing for up to 1.2 million residents, a new riverside boulevard and a proposed 109-storey landmark tower.

Hanoi shop owner charged over sale of 458 fake Nike and Adidas shoes

Prosecutors in Hanoi have charged the owner of a sneaker shop accused of selling hundreds of counterfeit Nike and Adidas shoes.

Strong El Nino forecast, fewer storms expected through year-end

Around three to five storms and tropical depressions are forecast in the East Sea between September and November, with one or two expected to make landfall in Vietnam.

Dong Nai plans 305-hectare industrial park near expressway

Dong Nai City has approved plans for a 305-hectare industrial park near the Phan Thiet-Dau Giay Expressway, designed as an eco-industrial zone targeting net-zero emissions.

Young people flock to natural swimming pools in Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta region's annual flood season not only brings water and abundant fish to local communities but also creates unusual playgrounds across the region's flooded countryside.

Haiphong seizes kite flying above 200m near airport route

Police in An Hung Commune, Haiphong City, seized a traditional flute kite measuring about 2m across after finding it flying more than 200m above the ground near Khue Bridge.

Woman gives birth on flight to Ho Chi Minh City, forcing emergency landing

A Vietnamese woman gave birth on a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, prompting the crew to divert the aircraft for an emergency landing in Yangon, Myanmar.

Central Vietnam braces for widespread heavy rain

Central Vietnam is forecast to face widespread heavy rain from September 10-15, raising risks of flooding, flash floods and landslides.

Lien Khuong airport to end passenger announcements from November

Lien Khuong International Airport will stop routine passenger announcements from November in an effort to reduce noise and improve service quality.

HCM City unemployment benefit claims rise 4.5 per cent

More than 155,700 workers in HCM City applied for unemployment benefits in the first eight months of 2026, up about 4.5 per cent from a year earlier, according to the city's Employment Service Centre.

Man fined for beating Alaskan Malamute in Dalat

A 38-year-old man has been fined VND 2 million for beating an Alaskan Malamute in Dalat after the dog allegedly failed to follow his commands while being used for a tourist photography service.

Hand, foot and mouth disease cases surge 2.5-fold

Vietnam reported nearly 100,000 hand, foot and mouth disease cases in the first eight months of 2026, 2.5 times the year-earlier figure, with children under five accounting for over 87 per cent.