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44 deaths in 1,500 fire and explosion incidents in first five months

Vietnam recorded around 1,500 fires and explosions in the first five months of this year, leaving 44 dead and 53 injured.

Vietnamese advised to leave Israel via land border crossings

Danang’s FTZ positioned as key link in global supply chain

Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro passenger numbers surpass target

Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 has recorded nearly 10 million passenger trips since opening in December last year, significantly exceeding its target.

Man missing after being swept away at Dalat lake

A 29-year-old man went missing after being swept away while fishing at Tuyen Lam Lake in Dalat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Vietnamese Embassy in Israel urges citizens to prioritise safety

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued a formal advisory to the Vietnamese community residing, studying, and working there, underscoring a need to ensure safety as hostilities intensify.

Drones threaten flight safety at Tho Xuan Airport

Drones were spotted near Tho Xuan Airport in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa on June 13 and 14, posing a threat to aviation safety.

Central Vietnam farmers suffer heavy losses from unusual floods

Off-season rains have devastated thousands of hectares of crops in the central region.

Kien Giang tightens management of Phu Quoc marine protected area

To improve awareness and navigation within the MPA, over 1,130 maps outlining the area’s zoning and subzones were printed and distributed.

Dengue fever surges, HCM City on red alert

HCM City hospitals have activated a red alert protocol amid a dramatic increase in dengue fever cases.

Vietnam becomes a Partner Country of BRICS

Vietnam is the 10th BRICS partner country, alongside Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.

Dozens of tourists swept out to sea at Cua Lo Beach, all rescued safely

Dozens of tourists were swept out to sea by strong currents while swimming off Cua Lo Beach in the central province of Nghe An on the morning of June 14.

PM’s Europe tour underscores Vietnam’s aspirations for integration

The trip, described by Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son as a milestone, highlighted Vietnam’s commitment to leveraging international partnerships to fuel national development.

Danang beach left strewn with rubbish after torrential rain

Heavy rain brought by Storm Wutip swept tonnes of rubbish onto Nguyen Tat Thanh Beach in the central city of Danang.

Vietnam, Sweden upgrade relations to sectoral strategic partnership

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on June 13 morning (local time) in Stockholm, as part of his official visit to the European nation.

Landslides and flooding force mass evacuation in Quang Tri

Torrential rain has triggered severe landslides and flooding in the central province of Quang Tri, prompting the evacuation of nearly 500 households.

Ho Chi Minh City becomes most populous locality after merger

Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces, Ho Chi Minh City has become the most populous locality in Vietnam, with more than 14 million residents.

Vietnamese embassies urge citizens to avoid travel to Israel, Iran

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese citizens to strictly follow safety and security regulations issued by local authorities, and stay close to shelters when possible.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Thailand after bomb threat

An Air India flight from the Thai island of Phuket headed to Delhi requested an emergency landing on June 13 after a bomb threat was received on board, Phuket’s airport said.