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Torrential rains on July 31 triggered landslides across multiple roads in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, posing serious traffic hazards.

The Vietnamese communities in areas affected by the earthquake with tsunami warnings in Russia are currently safe, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated on July 31.

A man and his six-year-old daughter were swept far from shore and left drifting at sea for over 13 hours after kayaking off the coast of Ha Tinh on July 30.

Hundreds of households in Nhon Mai Commune in the central province of Nghe An have been devastated by the recent historic flood, with many now living in makeshift shelters.

The traffic police in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on July 29 discovered a truck transporting nearly 100 pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) for sale.

A foreign couple lost a diamond ring while visiting Hue on July 30, prompting dozens of local residents to gather along the ​H​uong River to help them search for the missing item.

The Market Surveillance Team 9 in Hanoi have seized 127 canisters of NO₂ gas of unknown origin, along with 361 assorted metal cylinders.

The Military Command of southern Dong Nai Province received 85 Vietnamese nationals repatriated by Cambodian authorities via the Hoa Lu International Border Gate on July 30.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have successfully removed and safely detonated three unexploded bombs left over from the US War, the provincial Military Command confirmed.

Authorities in Danang City have called for stricter enforcement against begging, street vending by disabled individuals, and tourist harassment in restricted areas and major tourist destinations.

Recent floods in Nghe An have claimed four lives, damaged thousands of houses, and caused economic losses exceeding VND 3.39 trillion (approximately USD 133.2 million).

Vietnam is witnessing a data centre investment surge in 2025, with large-scale and hyperscale projects gaining momentum across key cities amid booming digital infrastructure demand.

A fleet of seven helicopters is training intensively in preparing to join a ten-aircraft formation that will tow the Communist Party of Vietnam and national flags for the National Day celebration.

Many residents in Dong Son Commune in the central province of Quang Ngai choose to dig holes and bury themselves in the beach sand, considering it a way to relax and relieve joint and bone ailments.

HCM City authorities have added a new ferry to the Can Gio-Vung Tau route to meet growing demand following the administrative merger of the two localities.

Dengue fever cases in the capital city of Hanoi have doubled in the past week, raising concerns of a broader outbreak as Vietnam enters peak transmission season.

A tornado in the southernmost province of Ca Mau early this morning, July 28, damaged 22 local houses.

Northern and central localities of Vietnam are experiencing a widespread heatwave, with temperatures reaching a high of 37 degrees Celsius.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has arrived in Switzerland to attend the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and engage in bilateral activities from July 27-30.