Three killed as truck rolls downhill in Lam Dong
Three people died after a truck lost control and rolled down a mountainside in Lam Dong Province on April 8, crashing into a workers’ facility below.
50-kg crocodile found in Quang Ninh canal
A 50-kg crocodile was discovered in an irrigation canal in a residential area in Quang Ninh Province, prompting a swift response from local authorities.
Memorial held for 16 victims of 2001 helicopter crash
Authorities in Quang Tri Province held a ceremony on April 7 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of a 2001 helicopter crash that killed 16 Vietnamese and American personnel.
Vietnam Helicopter orders three Airbus H225 helicopters
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation has ordered three Airbus H225 helicopters to expand offshore energy operations and replace ageing aircraft in its fleet.
Le Minh Hung elected Vietnam's prime minister for new term
Vietnam’s National Assembly has elected Le Minh Hung as prime minister for 2026-2031, succeeding Pham Minh Chinh with unanimous approval.
EVN urges power saving as Hanoi faces severe heatwave
Vietnam Electricity Group has urged Hanoi residents to conserve power as temperatures exceed 38 degrees Celsius, driving a surge in electricity demand.
British tourist’s organ donation saves three lives in Vietnam
The family of a 19-year-old British tourist has donated her organs in Vietnam, helping save three patients in need of transplants.
Foreign gangs set up fake ‘broker firms’ in Hanoi to scam
Hanoi police have warned of foreign criminal groups posing as investment firms, renting apartments and operating scam networks after entering Vietnam on tourist visas.
Wild animal plays in Nghe An national park
A rare moment captured in Pu Mat National Park shows a wild deer splashing in a stream, highlighting a safe habitat and positive conservation outcomes.
Hanoi targets 30 per cent public transport use to ease traffic congestion
Hanoi aims to increase the share of public transport to at least 30 per cent of total travel demand by 2030 as part of efforts to ease worsening urban traffic congestion.
Mass clam deaths hit Hung Yen farms
Large numbers of farmed clams have died in recent days in Nam Cuong Commune in the northern province of Hung Yen, with some households reporting losses of up to 80 per cent.
Coach plunges into Lam Dong ravine, four dead
A passenger coach veered off the road and plunged into a roadside ravine in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on Monday, killing four people and injuring ten others.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man re-elected
Tran Thanh Man has been re-elected as chair of Vietnam’s National Assembly after securing unanimous support from lawmakers.
Truck driver praised after rescuing toddler on highway
A container truck driver has been widely praised after rescuing a one-year-old girl who wandered onto a busy highway.
Pod of whales spotted leaping near Phu Quy Island
A pod of around 100 whales was filmed swimming and breaching near Phu Quy Island, in a rare sighting highlighting healthy marine conditions.
Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly opens first session
Vietnam’s newly elected National Assembly convened its first session on April 6, focusing on key leadership appointments.
Vietnam vessel rescues 36 fishermen near Spratly Islands
A Vietnamese fisheries vessel rescued 36 fishermen after towing a disabled fishing boat to safety near the Spratly Islands.
HCM City proposes free bus travel on 136 routes from May
HCM City plans to waive fares on all 136 bus routes from May, with a budget of VND 930 billion (about USD 35.4 million) for the rest of 2026.
Quang Ngai records 3.7-magnitude quake
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck Mang But Commune in the central province of Quang Ngai on April 5, according to the Institute of Earth Sciences.
Police trek through forest to rescue injured tourist near Ho Chi Minh City
Rescue teams in Ho Chi Minh City carried an injured foreign tourist down a mountain after she suffered a broken leg during a hike.
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