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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his wife Kim Hye Kyung strolled by Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on Thursday evening during his state visit to Vietnam.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City will carry out surprise inspections at hotspots for illegal pick-up points, with both drivers and transport firms facing penalties for violations.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to introduce express bus services linking the city centre and Tan Son Nhat Airport with Long Thanh Airport, with travel times of about 60 to 70 minutes.

Mu Cang Chai Commune, Lao Cai Province, will host its first terraced field climbing race during the flooded-field season, offering a unique sports tourism experience.

Emergency crews in Danang City took nearly three hours to rescue a US tourist weighing almost 300 kg after he fell and became trapped in a cramped bathroom.

Hanoi will deploy additional electric buses on several routes in the coming days as part of its push towards greener public transport, according to the city’s Public Transport Management Centre.

Authorities in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang Province have proposed upgrading the planned Cao Bang Airport from category 4C to 4E.

Authorities in Dong Nai Province will stage 12 high-altitude fireworks displays alongside cultural and sporting events to mark the Reunification Day (April 30) holiday.

Five small earthquakes struck mountainous areas of Danang City and neighbouring Quang Ngai Province in the central region of Vietnam on April 22, with no reports of tremors felt or damage.

Severe erosion along the Red River in Phu Tho Province has forced the emergency evacuation of 11 households after ground subsidence cracked walls and threatened homes.

A South Korean man has been reunited with his wallet and important documents after losing them in Ninh Bin Province.

Scientists have identified two new plant species in Dong Chau-Khe Nuoc Trong Nature Reserve, highlighting the area’s rich biodiversity.

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province have ordered commune- and ward-level leaders to take full responsibility for food safety breaches, tightening oversight and addressing lax enforcement.

A 58-year-old French tourist has survived an acute heart attack after receiving emergency treatment in Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province, highlighting rapid medical response at a local hospital.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on April 21, marking the start of a state visit aimed at strengthening political trust and expanding economic cooperation.

A tank-like object has surfaced on a beach in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province, after low tide, drawing widespread attention on social media.

HCM City and southern Vietnam are expected to enter the rainy season in early May, around 10 days earlier than usual, with risks of thunderstorms, strong winds and hail.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has raised slot capacity at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to 46 flights an hour for the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holiday.

The remains of a fallen soldier have been recovered from a wartime bunker in Quang Tri Province, alongside an AK rifle and communication equipment, offering clues to the individual’s identity.