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.
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.
Dalat to open 1.5-ha car park ahead of National Day
A new 1.5-hectare temporary car park near Xuan Huong Lake in Dalat is set to open ahead of the September 2 National Day holiday, with capacity for up to 600 cars.
Vietnam repatriates over 4,400 war dead from Cambodia
More than 4,400 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts killed in Cambodia have been recovered and returned home over the past 26 years.
Three missing after boat capsizes on river in Thai Nguyen
Rescue teams are searching for three people who remain missing after a boat carrying four passengers overturned on the Linh Nham River in Thai Nguyen Province.
