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Quang Tri approves dumping 200,000 cubic metres of dredged material at sea

Quang Tri Province has approved the disposal of 200,000 cubic metres of dredged material at sea as part of a project to upgrade the Hon La shipping channel, subject to strict environmental monitoring.

Hanoi pilots birth registration service at maternity hospital

189 companies from 36 countries register for Vietnam defence expo

HCM City police launch emergency response unit

HCM City police launched a new emergency call-handling unit on October 20 to improve responses to incidents and prepare for the planned integration of emergency hotlines 113, 114 and 115.

Gia Lai man charged over fake coffee made with soybeans and flavourings

Police in Gia Lai Province have charged a man accused of producing counterfeit ground coffee by mixing in soybeans and flavourings before selling it on the market.

Hanoi bans 18 tree species from public spaces

Hanoi has banned the planting of 18 tree species in public areas over safety and environmental concerns, including toxic substances, brittle branches and sharp thorns.

Free beachfront car park surprises visitors in Nha Trang

A free car park covering thousands of square metres beside Nha Trang Beach in Khanh Hoa Province is proving popular with residents and tourists, offering a rare alternative to costly urban parking.

Hanoi authorities seize nearly 2,900 suspected counterfeit handbags

Market inspectors in Hanoi have seized 2,893 handbags suspected of bearing counterfeit labels from luxury brands including Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

14 more sets of war remains found in Ho Chi Minh City park

Authorities have recovered 14 more sets of remains believed to belong to fallen soldiers, along with four sets of associated artefacts, at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City.

Lam Dong plans new park near Dalat Night Market

Lam Dong Province plans a new park near Dalat Night Market, featuring green spaces, a proposed light tower and underground facilities to boost night-time tourism.

40 hospitalised after suspected toxic gas leak in Hanoi

Forty people, including four primary school pupils, were hospitalised after a suspected toxic gas leak at a scrap collection site in Hanoi on October 19, with two patients in serious condition.

Over 900 HCM City students caught breaking traffic rules in September

Traffic police in HCM City recorded more than 900 violations involving students in September, including 454 cases of riding without helmets and 321 involving underage drivers.

3,400-tonne bridge span nears central HCM City by barge

A 3,400-tonne steel span for HCM City's Saigon River pedestrian bridge approached the city centre by barge on October 19, drawing crowds along the riverbanks ahead of its planned installation.

Two men drown while fishing at Hanoi lake

Two men drowned at Dinh Cong Lake in Hanoi after a fishing boat capsized and one of them tried to rescue the other on the evening of October 18.

Passenger bus catches fire on way to Sapa

A passenger bus carrying 20 people caught fire on National Highway 4D in Lao Cai Province early on October 18, but all passengers escaped safely.

Missing man found dead on Viba Mountain in Ho Chi Minh City

A 68-year-old man who went missing while climbing Viba Mountain in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has been found dead in dense vegetation.

Search continues for elderly man missing on Viba Mountain

Rescue teams searched overnight for a 68-year-old man who went missing while hiking on Viba Mountain in HCM City's Vung Tau Ward on October 17.

Six women fined for posing for photos on Hai Van Pass

Six women have been fined a total of VND 1.5 million (USD 57) for sitting in the middle of a road on Hai Van Pass in Da Nang to take photos, obstructing traffic and posing safety risks.

3,400-tonne bridge span transported to HCM City for installation

A 3,400-tonne steel span for HCM City's Saigon River pedestrian bridge began a 124-kilometre journey by water on October 18, ahead of its planned installation on October 21.

Meningococcal outbreak kills one student, infects two in HCM City

One student has died and two others have tested positive for meningococcal bacteria at a HCM City secondary school, prompting urgent disease control measures.

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