Heavy rain floods Dalat streets, stalls vehicles
Heavy rain flooded several streets in Dalat on October 4, with water reaching up to one metre and leaving vehicles stranded.
Hanoi tops Vietnam's Local Innovation Index for 2026
Hanoi topped Vietnam's 2026 Local Innovation Index with 63.80 points, leading in 18 of 52 component indicators, particularly research, development and intellectual property.
Ha Tinh safely detonates two bombs weighing hundreds of kilos
Two MK-82 bombs left over from the war, including one weighing about 227kg, have been safely detonated by authorities in Ha Tinh Province.
HCM City faces days of heavy rain as convergence zone strengthens
HCM City is forecast to see moderate to heavy rain for several more days as multiple weather systems affect the region and an intertropical convergence zone is expected to strengthen.
HCM City dengue cases top 35,700, high-risk groups warned
HCM City has recorded more than 35,700 dengue cases so far this year, with health experts warning that infants, the elderly and pregnant women face higher risks of severe illness.
Northern Vietnam faces heavy rain over next two days
Northern Vietnam is forecast to see moderate to heavy rain through the morning of October 5, with rainfall exceeding 80mm in some areas.
HCM City plans over VND 5 trillion for five cancer care projects
Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest more than VND 5 trillion (USD 190 million) in five projects at its Oncology Hospital to expand cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment.
HCM City students help stranded motorcyclists during heavy rain
A group of university students in Ho Chi Minh City helped stranded motorcyclists restart flooded vehicles and even drove a passenger home after heavy rain inundated streets on October 1.
Viet Duc University Hospital performs first robot-assisted knee replacement
Viet Duc University Hospital has performed its first robot-assisted knee replacement on a 68-year-old man with severe osteoarthritis in both knees.
Three war remains found with AK ammunition in Quang Ngai garden
Three sets of war remains and military items have been found in a residential garden in Dak Cam Ward, Quang Ngai Province.
Vietnam proposes Japan invest in pilot chip production centre
Vietnam and Japan plan to expand cooperation from technology training to research, pilot chip production and AI applications in healthcare.
HCM City braces for highest tides of 2026
HCM City is preparing for the year's highest tides in late October, with water levels forecast to exceed the highest warning level and raise the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.
Man arrested over alleged sale of fake Rolex, Cartier watches
A Ho Chi Minh City company director has been arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit watches and jewellery bearing famous brands including Rolex, Omega and Cartier.
Quang Tri expels nine Lao nationals who entered Vietnam illegally
Quang Tri authorities have completed procedures to expel nine Lao nationals who illegally entered Vietnam in search of jobs in Ho Chi Minh City.
Two teenagers drown while swimming at Quang Tri waterfall
Two teenagers in Lao Bao Commune, Quang Tri Province, died after being swept away while swimming at O O Waterfall.
Danang steps up efforts to tackle begging
Danang City has launched a 2026 plan aimed at tackling homelessness and begging, including disguised forms of begging, particularly in urban, tourist and commercial areas.
More than 700 martyrs' remains found at HCM City park
Authorities have recovered 701 sets of war remains from Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, including 19 found on October 1.
Widespread heavy rain forecast for central Vietnam in October
Widespread heavy rain is likely to affect central Vietnam in October, with severe weather including thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong gusts also possible nationwide.
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