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Two parade rehearsals in central Hanoi have left 4,960 square metres of flowers and plants damaged or stolen, city authorities said on August 25.

Torrential overnight rains from last night to the morning of August 26, caused by the impact of Typhoon Kajiki, caused severe flooding on many streets in Hanoi.

Market surveillance forces in Khanh Hoa Province seized nearly 3,000 pairs of suspected fake Crocs sandals and other counterfeit items from shops in Nha Trang Ward.

Vietnam’s coast guard vessel CBS 8001 arrived at Tanjung Priok Port in Indonesia on August 25, as part of a programme to exchange experiences and ramp up cooperation with the Indonesian Coast Guard.

The Department of Agriculture and Environment of the southern central province of Khanh Hoa is verifying reports of mass fish deaths and broken coral on the seabed near the Hon Bac area.

Authorities in Nghe An Province have ordered residents to stay indoors as Typhoon Kajiki brings heavy rain and strong winds, while more than 28 communes in neighbouring Ha Tinh have lost power.

Hundreds of flights in Vietnam have been disrupted and several trains cancelled due to Typhoon Kajiki which is forecasted to hit the central region on Monday afternoon.

Tho Xuan Airport in Thanh Hoa Province and Dong Hoi Airport in Quang Tri will be shut today, August 25, as Typhoon Kajiki is expected to hit Vietnam's central region.

Hanoi will stage six fireworks shows, combining high-and low-altitude displays at five locations, on National Day, September 2.

A tropical depression is forecast to enter the East Sea this afternoon and could strengthen into a storm affecting Vietnam’s central region.

Authorities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue are investigating the case of hundreds of old pine trees that have withered and died, amid suspicions of sabotage.

Nearly 100 households in Tan Khanh Ward, HCM City have been without electricity for three days after a local collector failed to transfer payments to the power company.

Hanoi held the first full-dress rehearsal for the National Day parade on Thursday evening, filling the capital with patriotic spirit as thousands lined the streets to cheer the march.

Thousands of people from across the country have rushed to Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi to await the first full rehearsal for the upcoming National Day parade.

More than three hours of torrential rain early on August 21 left several areas in Dong Nai Province and HCM City under deep water, flooding homes and damaging property.

Throngs of people are gathering at My Dinh National Stadium to witness ceremonial artillery and modern military and police equipment prepared for the coming National Day parade.

Vietnam and Australia will enhance comprehensive cooperation, aiming to increase bilateral trade to USD 20 billion in the near future.

Hanoi authorities have directed wards and communes to designate local headquarters and public spaces as temporary parking sites to accommodate the upcoming National Day, September 2, celebrations.

A Russian military contingent arrived in Hanoi today, August 20, to prepare for the parade and march to mark the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.