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Hanoi among 26 localities urged to prepare for natural disasters

Hanoi is among 26 provinces and cities urged by the National Civil Defence Steering Committee to prepare for cold weather, heavy rain, strong winds and other natural disasters over the next 10 days.

Dengue cases top 170,000 as experts warn of unpredictable spread

Vietnam recorded more than 170,000 dengue cases and 21 deaths in the first 10 months of the year, with experts warning that outbreaks are becoming less seasonal and harder to predict.

Rabid stray dog attacks nine people in Vinh Long

A stray dog showing aggressive behaviour has attacked nine people in Vinh Long Province, with tests confirming it was infected with rabies. One victim has yet to seek medical treatment.

Gia Lai fisherman missing after falling overboard

A fisherman has gone missing after falling into the sea while catching tuna off Vietnam's central coast, while another fishing boat ran aground near the Spratly Islands.

Two dead in stone quarry accident in Nghe An

Two people died after an accident at a stone quarry in Nghe An Province on November 7, local authorities said.

Search underway for missing man at Elephant Waterfall in Lam Dong

Authorities are searching for a man feared missing at Elephant Waterfall in Lam Dong Province after his mobile phone and clothing were found near the edge of the falls.

Deputy PM urges faster work on 125km Central Highlands expressway

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has called for faster construction of the nearly 125-kilometre Quy Nhon-Pleiku Expressway, stressing the need to maintain progress, quality and safety.

Nearly 1,000 war martyrs' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park

Authorities have recovered 999 sets of remains of fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, following the discovery of 19 more sets on November 7.

Vietnam probes suspected bread poisoning cases in Quang Ngai

Vietnam's health ministry has ordered an investigation into suspected food poisoning after 17 people were hospitalised following a bread outbreak in Quang Ngai Province.

Hanoi to widen seven roads by cutting back pavements and medians

Authorities will cut back pavements and road medians to widen seven streets in Hanoi, including Giang Vo, Lang Ha, Le Van Luong, To Huu, Hoang Dao Thuy, Hoang Minh Giam and Khuat Duy Tien.

HCM City woman has contraceptive device removed from nose after 20 years

A 56-year-old woman in HCM City underwent surgery to remove a contraceptive device that had remained in her nose for more than 20 years, causing infection and persistent discomfort.

Danang fines Chinese tourist VND 25 million for flying drone in no-fly zone

A Chinese tourist has been fined VND 25 million (USD 976) and had their drone confiscated for operating it without a permit in a restricted airspace area in Danang.

Fire destroys two fishing boats in Vinh Long

Authorities are investigating a fire that destroyed two fishing boats and damaged another in Tan Thuy Commune, Vinh Long Province, causing heavy losses.

HCM City, southern Vietnam brace for heavier rain

Thunderstorms are forecast to intensify across HCM City and southern Vietnam this weekend, November 7-8, while strengthening northeasterly winds could disrupt maritime activities.

Aviation authority rejects Long Thanh Airport project delays to 2027

Vietnam's Civil Aviation Authority has rejected investors' proposals to postpone several Long Thanh Airport projects until 2027, saying the requests lack sufficient grounds.

Hanoi to demolish 10 old apartment blocks in Truong Dinh

The Truong Dinh apartment complex comprises 10 two-storey buildings with around 257 flats and is scheduled for demolition.

250kg bomb unearthed after heavy rain in Daklak

A 250kg wartime bomb was exposed by soil erosion following heavy rain in Daklak Province and was safely detonated by local authorities.

Hanoi airport customs seize heated tobacco and 25.4kg of cannabis

Customs officers at Noi Bai Airport have uncovered two cases of illegal goods transportation, seizing more than 400 TEREA heated tobacco sticks and 25.4kg of dried cannabis plant material.

Phu Quoc begins construction of new administrative centre

Phu Quoc Special Zone in An Giang Province has begun construction of a nine-storey administrative centre, expected to be completed in 2027 ahead of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

HCM City reroutes 13 bus services amid construction work

HCM City is temporarily rerouting 13 bus services from November 6 and 7 due to construction of the Ben Thanh-Tham Luong metro line and roadworks at Vietnam National University-HCM City.

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