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350kg bomb found during house foundation work safely destroyed in Nghe An

A 350-kilogram bomb discovered during house foundation work in central Nghe An province has been safely destroyed, the Engineering Unit under the Nghe An Provincial Military Command said on March 1.

Cold front set to sweep northern Vietnam

A cold air mass is forecast to move into northern Vietnam on Monday evening, bringing rain and cooler temperatures, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Middle East airport closures leave Vietnamese passengers stranded

A Vietnamese traveller and hundreds of others were left anxious after their flight to Europe was diverted to Oman when Doha Airport suddenly closed amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

17 hospitalised after suspected banh mi poisoning in HCM City

Seventeen people have sought medical treatment in Ho Chi Minh City after allegedly suffering food poisoning from banh mi sold in Hanh Thong Ward.

Vietnam aviation authority issues urgent order over Middle East conflict

Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority has ordered airlines and air traffic controllers to prepare contingency plans to ensure flight safety amid the escalating Middle East conflict.

Vietnam advances toward mastering UAV technology

Enterprises producing the latest in high-tech unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are seeing their businesses take-off, reaching new heights around the world.

Overnight search for tourist missing off Nhat Le Beach

Authorities in the central province of Quang Tri continued searching on March 1 for a tourist who went missing while swimming at Nhat Le beach, after efforts through the night failed to locate him.

Ho Chi Minh City steps up anti-IUU fishing efforts ahead of EC inspection

Authorities urged tighter fleet and port control, full vessel monitoring system (VMS) compliance, stronger seafood traceability, and stricter action against IUU fishing violations.

HCM City to break ground on Ben Thanh-Thu Thiem metro before April 20

Ho Chi Minh City aims to break ground on the Ben Thanh-Thu Thiem metro before April 20 to speed up rail links between the city centre and Long Thanh and Tan Son Nhat airports.

An Giang deports two Chinese nationals for illegal entry

Authorities in An Giang Province have deported two Chinese nationals after discovering they had entered Vietnam illegally.

Vietnam voices deep concern over escalating conflict in Middle East

The MoFA advised Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Iran or Israel at this time, or to neighbouring areas affected by the conflict unless absolutely necessary.

Embassy issues urgent recommendations to Vietnamese in Israel

Vietnamese citizens were urged to limit inter-city travel, remain near shelters, prepare safety plans and be ready to return home or relocate to a third country if necessary.

Mother and child killed in boat capsizing in Hue

A boat carrying 11 people to watch a traditional race at a fishing festival in Hue City capsized on Saturday morning, leaving a mother and her young son dead.

Rolex watch returned to passenger at Danang airport

Police at Danang International Airport have returned several high-value items left behind by passengers, including a Rolex watch worth about USD 5,000 and two laptops.

Hanoi traffic police fine drivers for breaching railway barriers

Hanoi traffic police have fined dozens of motorists for crossing railway barriers illegally, as part of a safety crackdown following a fatal train collision earlier this week.

Hanoi to make all taxis electric by 2030

Hanoi has mandated that all petrol and diesel taxis must switch to electric or green energy vehicles by 2030 under a newly issued transition plan.

Ho Chi Minh City warned of early dengue fever season

Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have warned that dengue fever could arrive earlier than usual this year, although case numbers remain low following the Lunar New Year or Tet holiday.

Prosecution sought against former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien

The case is linked to the investment projects for the construction of the second establishments of the Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc University Hospital.

Thai passenger caught with 4.5kg of drugs at Tan Son Nhat Airport

A Thai passenger has been caught attempting to smuggle 4.5 kilogrammes of cocaine through Tan Son Nhat International Airport, allegedly exploiting a brief transit period to evade customs checks.

Portugal inaugurates embassy in Vietnam

The Embassy of the Portuguese Republic in Vietnam was inaugurated in Hanoi, on February 27, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing friendship between the two countries.

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