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Hanoi to pay VND 4 million to women having two children before 35

Women living in Hanoi who give birth to two children before turning 35 will receive VND 4 million, while couples undergoing premarital health checks will be eligible for VND 1 million.

More than 850 sets of martyrs' remains found in HCM City park

Vietnam ranks among world's eight fastest mobile internet networks

Four northern dog meat traders arrested over HCM City dog theft ring

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested four dog meat traders in northern Vietnam for allegedly buying more than 10 tonnes of meat worth over USD 32,800 from an interprovincial dog and cat theft ring.

Lao Cai plans to launch, inaugurate 21 major projects by year-end

Lao Cai Province plans to break ground on or inaugurate 21 major projects by the end of 2026, focusing on transport infrastructure, industrial development, logistics and urban expansion.

DigiFest Dong Nai to feature over 200 tech booths from five countries

Forums, seminars and exhibitions at DigiFest Dong Nai 2026 will focus on data utilisation, digital government, the digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Heavy rain to peak in four central localities

Heavy rain is forecast to peak across four central Vietnamese localities from October 28 to 29, with some areas expected to receive more than 250 mm, meteorologists warned.

Hue ward to close cemeteries, ban new burials

Thuan An Ward in Hue City will close all its cemeteries from October 31, banning new burials and tomb construction as part of plans to develop coastal tourism and urban infrastructure.

Dedicated shuttles proposed to link Tan Son Nhat, Long Thanh airports

Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed a 24-hour shuttle service between Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports ahead of the latter's planned opening in late 2026.

Hanoi plans to relocate more than 900 households from Old Quarter

Hanoi plans to relocate 902 households, comprising 3,621 people, from cramped living conditions in the Old Quarter to social housing developments.

Quang Tri accelerates land clearance for major projects

Quang Tri Province is accelerating land clearance for major infrastructure projects worth trillions of dong, including an airport and coastal roads, to keep construction on schedule.

Unlicensed taxi driver fined VND 13 million at Cat Bi airport

A driver has been fined VND 13 million (USD 495) for illegally carrying paying passengers at Cat Bi International Airport in Haiphong City following an investigation.

600 women in HCM City to receive free breast cancer screening

The HCM City Oncology Hospital will offer free breast cancer screening to 600 women aged 25 and over to support early detection and raise awareness of breast health.

Phu Quoc's APEC 2027 convention complex takes shape

Two major buildings at Phu Quoc's APEC 2027 Convention and Exhibition Complex are taking shape after a year of construction, with key structural works nearing completion.

Banh mi shop in Dong Thap fined after 352 food poisoning cases

A banh mi shop in Dong Thap Province has been fined VND 94 million (USD 3,600) and ordered to pay over VND 1 billion (USD 38,300) in costs after its sandwiches caused food poisoning in 352 people.

Heavy rain forecast in central Vietnam through October 29

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in central Vietnam from October 27 to 29, with rainfall exceeding 250 mm in some areas, raising flash flood and landslide risks.

Lung cancer kills over 21,000 people annually in Vietnam

Lung cancer causes more than 21,000 deaths and over 23,000 new cases in Vietnam each year, with around 75 per cent of patients diagnosed at an advanced stage, limiting their treatment options.

Vietnam receives 43 citizens repatriated from Cambodia

Vietnamese border guards have received 43 citizens handed over by Cambodian authorities, including one man wanted in Vietnam on drug trafficking charges.

Man seriously injured after falling into deep ravine in Tuyen Quang

A 62-year-old man was seriously injured after slipping into a deep ravine in Tuyen Quang Province in the dark, on slippery terrain, before rescuers found him unconscious and rushed him to hospital.

Four days of thunderstorms forecast for northern, central Vietnam

Northern and central Vietnam are forecast to experience showers and thunderstorms from October 26 to 29, with heavy rain possible in some central areas.

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