Rove beetle skin infections rise in HCM City
Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported a rise in skin conditions linked to rove beetles and floodwater exposure following the first major rains of the wet season.
HCM City warns of early rise in dengue cases
HCM City has recorded a sharp rise in dengue infections this year, with cases increasing more than 64 per cent from a year earlier, raising concerns that the outbreak is emerging earlier than usual.
Temperatures to top 40 degrees Celcius in central Vietnam
A heatwave is set to persist through June 8, with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celcius in some central areas before easing.
Torchlit shellfish hunt lights up Gia Lai river
As the tide recedes along the Ha Thanh River in Gia Lai Province, residents head onto exposed sandbanks to collect phenh, a seasonal shellfish that provides food and extra income.
Two workshops producing fake Hermes and Gucci sandals busted in Can Tho
Police in Can Tho have uncovered two operations manufacturing and selling counterfeit luxury goods bearing the trademarks of brands including Hermes, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
UAV near Noi Bai Airport disrupts 16 flights
A drone spotted near Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport forced authorities to suspend departures for nearly an hour, affecting 16 flights and raising serious aviation safety concerns.
VND9 trln bridge proposed to span Duong River in Hanoi
A nearly VND 9 trillion (USD 340 million) bridge spanning the Duong River has been proposed in Hanoi to improve transport links in the capital's northeastern area.
Vietnam prepares to host ASEAN Future Forum 2026
Vietnam is set to host the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026, with officials hoping the event will generate fresh ideas and practical policy recommendations to support the development of the ASEAN.
Vietnam Airlines offers online fare discounts for the elderly
Vietnam Airlines will offer its 15 per cent domestic fare discount for passengers aged 60 and above through online bookings from June 6.
Red sand spill disrupts traffic in Lam Dong
Heavy rain and strong winds triggered a landslide on a hillside in Phan Ri Cua Commune, Lam Dong Province, sending large amounts of red sand and soil onto a local road.
Khanh Hoa drafts plan to develop night-time economy
Khanh Hoa Province is preparing a night-time economy development plan for the 2026-2030 period, with a vision to 2045, as it seeks to tap the potential of tourism, trade and services.
Bus driver fined for singing karaoke while driving
A bus driver in Nghe An Province has been fined VND 5.9 million (USD 225) and lost four licence points after singing karaoke while driving.
Heavy rain forecast across northern Vietnam
Northern Vietnam is forecast to see widespread rain and thunderstorms on June 5, with some areas expected to receive more than 120 mm of rainfall.
An Giang receives 180 deported Vietnamese from Cambodia
Authorities in An Giang Province on Thursday received 180 Vietnamese citizens deported from Cambodia for immigration violations and arrested two wanted fugitives during the screening process.
Tan Son Nhat expects 9 million summer peak passengers
Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City is expected to handle more than 9 million passengers during the summer travel peak from June 1 to August 15.
HCM City extends metro link to Binh Duong
HCM City has approved a 15.6-kilometre extension of a metro line linking Binh Duong Province with the city centre, enabling direct services to Tao Dan Station.
Rare water monitor handed over to forest rangers in Tay Ninh
A resident in Tay Ninh has voluntarily handed over a rare water monitor weighing 6.5 kilogrammes to forest rangers after discovering the animal near his home.
HCM City woman fined for scattering joss paper
A woman has been fined after scattering cash and joss paper onto a street in central HCM City in an apparent attempt to ward off bad luck.
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