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Tan Son Nhat Airport issues Ebola warning for arrivals

Passengers returning from Ebola affected areas through Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City have been urged to monitor their health for 21 days, with suspected cases subject to medical isolation.

Tay Ninh arrests company owner over illegal Bangladeshi workers

Police in Tay Ninh Province have arrested the owner of a company accused of illegally employing and sheltering 18 Bangladeshi nationals who had overstayed their visas in Vietnam.

Hanoi plans Ring Road 1 vehicle charges from 2028

Hanoi plans road charges for motor vehicles entering Ring Road 1 from January 1, 2028, Ring Road 2 from January 1, 2030, and Ring Road 3 from January 1, 2032.

Truong Tien Bridge to close nightly for repair

Hue’s iconic Truong Tien Bridge will be closed to all traffic overnight from June 1 as authorities begin a 150-day repair project on the more than century-old structure.

Heavy rain causes flooding and traffic congestion across Hanoi

Hanoi was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms late on May 28, causing severe flooding in several areas and widespread traffic congestion.

Ho Chi Minh City police arrest 173 people in drug ring crackdown

Ho Chi Minh City Police said on May 28 that officers had dismantled a major drug trafficking network and arrested 173 suspects.arrest.

Ca Mau warns of dangerous storms and whirlwinds

Ca Mau authorities warned of continued risks of thunderstorms, whirlwinds and heavy rain in the coming days after severe weather damaged dozens of homes earlier this week.

Central Vietnam power demand hits record amid heatwave

Power consumption across Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions hit a record high on May 27 as prolonged extreme heat drove electricity demand sharply higher.

Long Bien Bridge reopened after repairs

Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi reopened to two-way traffic on May 28 after nearly two months of repairs, drawing large numbers of residents back for walking, cycling and commuting.

Police dismantle counterfeit luxury goods operations

Vietnamese police have uncovered two major counterfeit fashion operations involving fake luxury products branded as Chanel, Dior, Gucci and MLB.

First section of Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot Expressway opens to traffic

The first more than 20-kilometre section of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot Expressway was officially opened to traffic on May 28 after completing inspections and meeting operational requirements.

Quang Ngai plans airport and cable car for Ly Son Island

Quang Ngai Province plans to build an airport and cable car system on Ly Son Island under a long-term strategy to develop the island into a major marine tourism hub.

Nine fishermen rescued off Haiphong coast

Rescue forces in Haiphong City saved nine fishermen after a fishing vessel carrying 11 people lost contact while travelling to Bach Long Vi Island, authorities said on May 27.

Northern Vietnam heatwave shatters temperature records

A severe heatwave in northern and central Vietnam has broken or matched long-standing May temperature records in several localities.

Hanoi heatwave to ease before returning in June

Hanoi is forecast to see extreme heat continue through May 27 before temperatures gradually ease from May 29, though another widespread heatwave could return from early June.

Hanoi streets face overnight barriers during lighting works

Hanoi authorities will install temporary nighttime barriers on several major roads from May 30 to August 30 to facilitate a project upgrading the city’s lighting system.

Vietnam issues decree penalising unauthorised sharing of media content

Vietnam has introduced new penalties for individuals and organisations that share journalistic and copyrighted content on social media without permission from rights holders.

PM urges Hanoi to launch large-scale rental housing model

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed Hanoi to develop mechanisms for large-scale rental housing projects to better meet growing demand from residents and workers in the capital.

Hanoi to two-way traffic on Long Bien Bridge this weekend

Hanoi authorities will restore two-way traffic on Long Bien Bridge from May 28 after completing emergency repairs on sections of the historic bridge.

HCM City-Con Dao high-speed ferry service to resume in June

The high-speed ferry route between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao Island will resume operations in June after being suspended for more than six months due to rough sea conditions.

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