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HCM City restaurant staff search rubbish for tourists' missing cash

Staff at an HCM City restaurant searched three rubbish trucks in the rain for over VND 40 million (USD 1,520) misplaced by two Singaporean tourists, who later found the cash in a shopping bag.

Tay Ninh plans USD 382 million Duc Hoa road project

Vietnam to honour 96 outstanding farmers

HCM City aims to eliminate 50 flood hotspots by 2030

HCM City plans to eliminate 50 severe flooding hotspots by 2030 through major drainage upgrades and a new strategy to tackle land subsidence, high tides and extreme rainfall.

Four Vietnamese war dead found in caves in Laos after decades

Four sets of Vietnamese soldiers’ remains have been recovered from caves in Khammouane Province, Laos, the Quang Tri provincial military command said on October 9.

Ca Mau Airport set to resume flights on November 29

Ca Mau Airport is set to resume commercial flights on November 29 after more than a year of upgrades, boosting connections with major economic centres.

Flood warning issued for rivers in central Vietnam

Rivers from Ha Tinh Province to Hue City could experience flooding on October 9-10, with water levels forecast to reach alert levels 1-2 and exceed level 2 in some areas.

Flash flood, landslide warnings issued for central Vietnam

Authorities have warned of flash floods and landslides across central Vietnam as prolonged heavy rain leaves soil saturated in several areas from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai.

Two charged over banned substances fed to 2,349 pigs in Dong Nai

Police in Dong Nai City have charged two people after 2,349 pigs on their farm tested positive for banned growth-promoting substances.

Hanoi installs lifebuoys on Nhat Tan Bridge for emergency rescues

Fifty lifebuoys have been installed along Hanoi's Nhat Tan Bridge to help rescue people in distress in the Red River and reduce the risk of drowning.

Can Tho has 29 open-air dumps, seven over capacity

Can Tho City has 29 operating open-air rubbish dumps, including seven already over capacity and six nearing capacity, with up to 300,000 tonnes of household waste accumulated at the sites.

Ca Mau to build 80km coastal road

Ca Mau will invest VND 8.5 trillion (USD 328 million) to build a nearly 80km coastal road linking seven communes and connecting with neighbouring An Giang Province.

Ca Mau destroys 170 fake Gucci and Chanel clothing items

Authorities in Ca Mau Province have destroyed 170 items of clothing bearing counterfeit versions of well-known brands, including Gucci and Chanel, seized from a local business.

Danang issues urgent rain warning, alerts residents

Danang authorities have issued an urgent warning and arranged text alerts to residents as heavy rain raises the risk of flooding, flash floods and landslides across the city.

Heavy rain triggers landslides, sand spills on roads to Mui Ne

Torrential rain has triggered landslides and washed red sand onto roads leading to Mui Ne tourist destinations in Lam Dong Province, disrupting traffic and damaging sections of roadway.

Hanoi opens USD 23 million healthcare complex

The Hanoi healthcare complex, with total investment and equipment costs of about VND 600 billion (USD 23.1 million), combines medical treatment, elderly care and rehabilitation services.

Hanoi bus operator steps up push for friendlier service

Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transerco) is stepping up training for bus drivers and staff to improve professional skills, communication and passenger service.

Danang deploys forces to flood-prone areas

Danang City has ordered local authorities to deploy personnel and equipment to flood-prone areas as prolonged heavy rain raises the risk of widespread flooding and communities being cut off.

Two held over theft from Chinese tourist in HCM City

Police in HCM City have arrested two suspects accused of stealing cash and foreign currency from a Chinese tourist at a hotel and using some of the money to buy gold and an iPhone 17 Pro Max.