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Southern Vietnam to see thunderstorms through mid-August

Southern Vietnam is expected to see frequent afternoon and evening thunderstorms through mid-August as the southwest monsoon strengthens, the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre said.

More soldiers' remains found at HCM City park, total reaches 227

Ministry orders EV charging rollout at rest stops

Heatwave forecast to spread across northern, central Vietnam

A widespread heatwave is forecast to affect northern and central Vietnam from August 9, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius.

Coastal localities brace for tropical depression

Coastal provinces from Quang Ninh to Quang Tri have been urged to prepare for a tropical depression in the East Sea by monitoring its path, tracking vessels and readying rescue teams.

Quang Ninh expands free parking in tourism hub

Quang Ninh's Hong Gai Ward has opened seven free public car parks, including several converted from paid parking, to improve access in one of the province's busiest tourism hubs.

Landslide severs provincial road in Lao Cai after heavy rain

A major landslide has cut off a provincial road in Lao Cai after heavy rain caused part of the carriageway to collapse into the Red River embankment.

More than 8.7 tonnes of chicken feet of unclear origin found in Quang Ninh

Quang Ninh authorities have inspected a lorry in Mong Cai 3 Ward and found more than 8.7 tonnes of processed chicken feet without origin papers.

Quang Ngai tightens fishing controls to lift EU yellow card

Quang Ngai Province is stepping up fishing vessel controls as Vietnam seeks to have the European Union lift its IUU yellow card warning.

Vietnam-Laos Martyrs' Cemetery to undergo VND 210-billion upgrade

The Vietnam-Laos Martyrs' Cemetery, which contains more than 11,000 graves, will undergo a more than VND 210 billion (USD 8 million) expansion and renovation.

Man caught scattering nails on Ho Chi Minh City road

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have caught a man allegedly scattering nails and other sharp objects on a road, warning that such acts pose a serious risk to road users.

Two children drown in pond on Lam Dong coffee farm

Two primary school children have drowned while playing in a pond on a coffee farm in Lam Dong, bringing the province's child drowning death toll this year to 29.

Dong Nai warns against throwing objects at expressway vehicles

Police in Dong Nai City are investigating four youths accused of throwing fruit seeds and other objects at vehicles travelling on the Dau Giay-Phan Thiet Expressway.

Ha Tinh warns of landslide risks ahead of rainy season

Ha Tinh Province has warned of growing landslide risks on several key roads ahead of the rainy season after a series of rockfalls and slope failures disrupted traffic earlier this year.

Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen study USD-221 mln Tam Dao road tunnel

Phu Tho and Thai Nguyen provinces are studying a VND 5.8 trillion (USD 221 million) road tunnel through the Tam Dao mountain range with construction proposed for the 2026-2029 period.

House fire in Ho Chi Minh City leaves two dead

A fire at a house on Nguyen Van Dau Street, Binh Loi Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, killed two people on August 6.

Hue airport road remains stalled amid investor change

Construction of a key road linking Hue City to Phu Bai International Airport remains stalled as the transfer of project management to a new public investor has yet to be completed.

Heavy rain triggers landslides, forces evacuation in Son La

More than 200 residents were evacuated after heavy rain triggered landslides and flash floods that blocked National Highway 6 and inundated homes in Son La Province.

Two Covid-19 variants dominate in Ho Chi Minh City

Two Omicron subvariants are now dominant in Ho Chi Minh City, but health authorities say there is no evidence they cause more severe illness than earlier strains.

Lao woman walks again in Vietnam after eight months of paralysis

A 39-year-old woman from Laos, who was left paralysed in both legs for eight months after giving birth to her fifth child, has regained the ability to walk after undergoing treatment in Hanoi.

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