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Hanoi Metro launches integrated e-ticketing from September 1

Hanoi Metro will introduce an integrated electronic ticketing system from September 1, allowing passengers to use the city's two metro lines and subsidised bus network under a single ticketing scheme.

Heavy rain forecast across northern, central Vietnam

Tay Ninh seeks mass grave of 260 soldiers from 1967 battle

Safe-distance enforcement stepped up on expressways

Vietnam's traffic police have stepped up enforcement of safe-distance rules on expressways, handling 19 violations since Aug. 26 as traffic increases during the National Day holiday.

66 war dead found in coconut grove in southern Vietnam

Vietnamese authorities have recovered the remains of 66 soldiers believed to have died in 1973 after a three-week search of a coconut grove in Dong Thap Province.

Ho Chi Minh City police order taxi driver to refund tourist

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have ordered a taxi driver to return money to an Indonesian tourist after she alleged she was charged nearly USD 115 for a 30-minute journey.

Chinese fugitive arrested at Tay Ninh border crossing

A Chinese national wanted by authorities in China was detained while attempting to leave Vietnam for Cambodia through Moc Bai International Border Gate.

Rain to ease in southern Vietnam over National Day holiday

Southern Vietnam braces for thunderstorms over National Day holiday

Suspected banh mi poisoning cases in Gia Lai rise to 248

The number of people hospitalised after eating banh mi from a shop in Gia Lai Province has risen to 248, health authorities said.

Coach routes sell out ahead of National Day holiday

Several long-distance coach services have sold out ahead of the National Day holiday as passenger numbers are expected to rise by up to 160 per cent.

Man arrested over kite incident that disrupted 21 flights

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a man accused of flying kites in a restricted zone, disrupting 21 flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Boat sinks in Lam Dong, one dead, one missing

Authorities in Lam Dong Province are searching for a man who was swept away after his boat sank on the Dong Nai River.

Four undersea cables disrupted, affecting Vietnam's internet

Four of Vietnam's eight international undersea fibre-optic cables are experiencing outages, causing slower internet connections to overseas services.

Cambodia continues support for Vietnam war remains search

Cambodian authorities have pledged continued support for Vietnam's efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of soldiers killed during past conflicts.

Ho Chi Minh City couple charged over fake Havaianas sales

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have charged a married couple accused of selling more than 11,000 pairs of counterfeit Havaianas flip-flops online.

Hanoi approves two-year trial of self-driving buses, robotaxis

Hanoi has approved a 24-month controlled trial of autonomous buses, robotaxis, cleaning vehicles and delivery robots at two locations, with speeds capped at 40 km/h.

Central Vietnam braces for severe heat

Central Vietnam is forecast to face severe heat on August 27-28, with temperatures topping 38 degrees Celcius in some areas, while floodwaters on several northern rivers continue to recede.

Two undersea cables disrupted, affecting Vietnam's internet links

Faults on the SJC2 and AAE-1 submarine cable systems have affected international internet connectivity from Vietnam, prompting network operators to reroute traffic.

Hanoi hospitals step up preparations as dengue cases rise

Hanoi hospitals are stepping up preparations as dengue cases rise during the peak season, with 1,907 infections recorded so far this year.

Two injured, 147 homes damaged as thunderstorm hit Lao Cai

Two people were injured and 147 homes damaged as heavy rain and storms hit 12 communes and wards in Lao Cai Province, causing an estimated VND 7.5 billion in damage.

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Hanoi Metro launches integrated e-ticketing from September 1

Heavy rain forecast across northern, central Vietnam

Tay Ninh seeks mass grave of 260 soldiers from 1967 battle

Safe-distance enforcement stepped up on expressways

66 war dead found in coconut grove in southern Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City police order taxi driver to refund tourist

Chinese fugitive arrested at Tay Ninh border crossing

Rain to ease in southern Vietnam over National Day holiday

Suspected banh mi poisoning cases in Gia Lai rise to 248

Coach routes sell out ahead of National Day holiday

Man arrested over kite incident that disrupted 21 flights

Boat sinks in Lam Dong, one dead, one missing

Four undersea cables disrupted, affecting Vietnam's internet

Cambodia continues support for Vietnam war remains search

Ho Chi Minh City couple charged over fake Havaianas sales

Hanoi approves two-year trial of self-driving buses, robotaxis

Central Vietnam braces for severe heat

Two undersea cables disrupted, affecting Vietnam's internet links

Hanoi hospitals step up preparations as dengue cases rise

Two injured, 147 homes damaged as thunderstorm hit Lao Cai

Hanoi Metro launches integrated e-ticketing from September 1

Prime Minister orders faster work on seven northern expressways

Heavy rain forecast across northern, central Vietnam

Phu Quoc expects holiday travel surge as eco-tourism gains ground

Dalat hotels refund room deposits after flight cancellation

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