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Heavy rain hits northern Vietnam as tropical depression itensifies

Northern Vietnam is forecast to face another spell of prolonged heavy rain from August 22, while a tropical depression is expected to enter the Gulf of Tonkin and could strengthen into a storm.

HCM City boosts bus, metro services for National Day

HCM City expects a surge in bus and metro passengers during the National Day holiday, with additional services planned to meet demand.

Lam Dong orders action over landslides at resettlement area

Lam Dong authorities have ordered measures to protect residents and find a long-term solution to landslides threatening the Dung K'No 5 resettlement area.

North-South Expressway rest stops to open for National Day holiday

Vietnam's Road Administration has ordered unfinished rest stops on the eastern North-South Expressway to open essential services this month ahead of the National Day holiday.

Tay Ninh detects five people entering Vietnam illegally

Border patrol officers in Tay Ninh Province have detained five people who allegedly crossed illegally from Cambodia into Vietnam, one of whom had used drugs unlawfully.

Remains of 42 soldiers found in Dong Thap coconut grove

The remains of 42 soldiers have been recovered from a coconut grove in Dong Thap Province after a 12-day search, along with personal items that may help identify them.

Hundreds of safety devices stolen from Vietnam expressways

Hundreds of traffic cones and warning signs have been stolen from sections of the North-South Expressway in central Vietnam, raising safety concerns for motorists during roadside emergencies.

Hundreds of households cut off by flooding in Quang Ngai

Prolonged heavy rain has inundated the Dak Ak spillway bridge in Quang Ngai Province, with strong currents cutting off access to two villages and isolating 283 households.

Landslide disrupts road linking Dalat and Buon Ma Thuot

Heavy rain triggered a major landslide on the DT722 road in Lam Dong Province, with large volumes of soil and rocks blocking traffic.

Phu Quoc fraud ring busted in cross-border crime probe

Police in An Giang Province have broken up a cross-border cyber fraud ring accused of stealing hundreds of billions of dong through an online accommodation scam in Phu Quoc.

Vietnamese man fined VND 7.5 million for illegal entry

A 47-year-old Vietnamese man has been fined VND 7.5 million (USD 283) for illegally entering Vietnam from Cambodia, authorities said.

Phu Quoc reclaims 43,000 sqm for fishing village tourism project

Authorities in Phu Quoc have reclaimed more than 43,000 square metres of land for the Vung Trau Nam Fishing Village Residential Tourism Area project.

Hanoi launches free health checks for 2.2 million children

Hanoi has begun providing free health checks for more than 2.2 million preschool children and school students ahead of the new academic year.

Hanoi dengue cases surge as peak season hits

Hanoi is entering the peak dengue fever season, with hundreds of new cases reported each week and health authorities warning of a growing risk of outbreaks amid hot, humid and rainy weather.

Gia Lai invests VND 2.66 trillion in coastal transport corridor

Gia Lai Province has started two transport projects worth VND 2.66 trillion (USD 100 million), aimed at improving connectivity with Quy Nhon Port and developing its coastal economic corridor.

Ninh Binh halts mine blasting after boulders hit home

Ninh Binh authorities have ordered a mining company to suspend the use of explosives after large boulders rolled down Mai Mountain and severely damaged a local home.

Dien Bien arrests two suspects with 15 heroin bricks

Two men have been arrested in Dien Bien Province for allegedly transporting 15 bricks of heroin weighing about 5.25kg, authorities said.

Dong Nai busts network selling 65 tonnes of fake dried beef

Police in Dong Nai City have broken up a large-scale operation that allegedly produced and sold fake dried beef made from buffalo meat, arresting four people including the company's director.

368 war remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park

A total of 368 sets of remains believed to belong to fallen soldiers have now been recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities said.

Couple caught with 50,000 smuggled cigarette packs

Police in Quang Ngai Province have caught a couple allegedly trading more than 50,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes worth about VND 2 billion (USD 76,000).

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