Two dog thieves arrested after stun gun attack in Lam Dong
Two suspected dog thieves in Lam Dong were arrested after allegedly using a homemade stun gun to injure a member of a local security team during a pursuit.
Typhoon Mekhala forecast to stay away from Vietnam
Typhoon Mekhala is forecast to intensify to Category 12 with gusts of up to Category 16 in the northwestern Pacific, but is not expected to hit Vietnam.
227-kg bomb found near Quang Tri expressway
A 227-kilogramme unexploded wartime bomb was safely removed after being discovered near the North-South Expressway and Ho Chi Minh Highway in Quang Tri Province.
Nha Trang steps up anti-theft measures to protect tourists
Authorities in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, have ordered increased patrols and stricter action against theft at tourist attractions following reports of stolen property involving visitors.
More than 1,000 attend Covid-19 memorial in HCM City
More than 1,000 people gathered in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening for a candlelight vigil commemorating victims of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hanoi to install more than 24,000 AI cameras in 2026
Hanoi plans to install more than 24,000 AI-powered surveillance cameras in 2026 as part of efforts to improve public security, traffic management and urban governance.
Power operator ramps up preparations for new heatwave
A new heatwave forecast to hit northern and central Vietnam next week has prompted the National System and Market Operator (NSMO) to step up measures to ensure stable electricity supply.
HCM City unveils USD 625 mln urban renewal project
Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a VND 16.4 trillion (USD 625 million) urban renewal project covering the Ma Lang and Ga-Gao neighbourhoods in the city centre.
Three missing after being swept away in Lam Dong river
A man and two boys were swept away while swimming in a deep section of a river in Lam Dong Province, prompting an ongoing search operation.
HCM City proposes USD 3.6 bln Can Gio-Vung Tau sea crossing
Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a 14-kilometre sea crossing linking Can Gio and Vung Tau, with total investment estimated at more than VND 93 trillion (USD 3.6 billion).
Foreign-led online fraud ring busted in Vietnam
Bac Ninh police have uncovered a group of 23 foreign nationals suspected of operating online fraud schemes that lured victims into investing in cryptocurrencies and securities.
HCM City plans free bus travel for all residents from July
HCM City plans to make bus travel free for all residents from July 1 through the end of 2026 under a proposed subsidy programme aimed at encouraging greater use of public transport.
Heavy rain floods roads, stalls traffic in HCM City
Heavy rain flooded several roads in HCM City during the evening rush hour on Thursday, leaving vehicles stranded and disrupting traffic.
Fishing boat rescued after striking reef in Danang Bay
A fishing boat carrying 10 crew members was rescued after striking a submerged reef and taking on water in Danang Bay early on Thursday.
Two workers die during septic tank construction in Hanoi
Two construction workers died and another was injured after reportedly being overcome by toxic gas while working inside a septic tank at a residential property in Hanoi on June 18.
Landslide sends boulder onto Dalat mountain pass road
A large boulder dislodged by a landslide rolled onto the Prenn Pass road leading into Dalat on Thursday, narrowly avoiding passing vehicles and causing no injuries or damage.
More than 1,000 bullets discovered in Lam Dong coffee farm
A farmer in Lam Dong discovered more than 1,100 suspected military bullets while digging holes for coffee trees, prompting authorities to secure and inspect the area.
Hanoi orders metro safety review after station incident
Hanoi has ordered safety inspections on two metro lines after a section of plaster detached from Van Khe Station on the Cat Linh-Ha Dong route and fell onto a road below.
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