Decades-old Hanoi market temporarily closes
Kim Lien Market, a more than 30-year-old traditional market in Hanoi, has temporarily closed to address fire safety shortcomings identified by authorities.
HCM City pushes overhaul of ageing apartment blocks
HCM City is accelerating inspections and redevelopment of ageing apartment blocks, including 16 severely deteriorated buildings considered at high risk of collapse.
Foreign pair caught after attempted gold theft in Dak Lak
A foreign man and woman were caught after allegedly attempting to steal more than VND 200 million (USD 7,600) worth of gold from a shop in Dak Lak Province, local authorities said.
Heavy rain to return to southern Vietnam from September 17
Rainfall is forecast to increase across HCM City and southern Vietnam from September 17, with heavy to very heavy rain expected in some areas.
Ha Tinh resident hands over 7kg rare python
Forest rangers in Ha Tinh Province have received a 7kg reticulated python that was captured and voluntarily handed over by a local resident.
Khanh Hoa coach operator fined after six goats found in luggage compartment
A coach driver in Khanh Hoa Province has been fined after traffic police discovered six goats being transported in the luggage compartment of a passenger bus.
Over 4.44 million HCM City residents receive health checks
More than 4.44 million people in HCM City have received health checks and screenings, equivalent to 34.8 per cent of the city's population, as the programme continues to gather pace.
Floodwaters surge through Danang streets
Heavy rain caused localised flooding on roads in north-west Danang City, with water nearing 0.5 metres, disrupting traffic.
Two women drown off Mui Ne beach
Two women drowned while swimming off Hon Rom Beach in Mui Ne, Lam Dong Province, after apparently being swept away by a strong current despite relatively calm seas.
Ca Mau braces for drought, saltwater intrusion amid El Nino
Ca Mau Province is bracing for severe drought, saltwater intrusion and water shortages, threatening more than 95,000 hectares of farmland and thousands of households this dry season.
Reservoirs release water amid heavy rain in central Vietnam
Heavy rain has triggered flooding and landslides across parts of central Vietnam, with reservoirs releasing water as the heaviest rainfall shifts north towards Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh.
Strong winds sweep through Danang, causing damage
Powerful swirling winds swept in from the Han River in Danang City, sending an inflatable structure airborne, toppling lighting poles and making it difficult for people to cross a nearby bridge.
Kind messages brighten up small alleys across Vietnam
Friendly signs carrying reminders about cleanliness, road safety and consideration for others are drawing attention across Vietnam, with their catchy messages spreading on social media.
South Korean man dies after fall from 17th floor of Lao Cai hotel
A South Korean national died after falling from the 17th floor of a hotel in Lao Cai, according to local police.
Three rescued after being swept offshore at My Khe Beach
Lifeguards rescued three people who were swept about 100 metres offshore by strong currents at My Khe Beach in Quang Ngai Province on Sunday morning.
Central Vietnam steps up response as floods rise
Vietnamese authorities have urged central provinces to closely monitor rising rivers and step up evacuations and safety measures as heavy rain and flooding hit areas from Thanh Hoa to Hue.
Nearly 200 workers hospitalised in suspected food poisoning case in Hue
Authorities in Hue have suspended a factory canteen after nearly 200 workers were hospitalised in a suspected food poisoning incident.
Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong railway land clearance set for February 2027
The Ministry of Construction has told local authorities to complete land clearance for the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Haiphong railway by February 2027 as work accelerates on the 426-kilometre project.
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