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Severe cold persists across northern Vietnam

A strong cold spell has continued to grip northern Vietnam, with temperatures in some mountainous areas dropping below 5 degrees Celsius, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said.

Pig-tailed macaque attacks woman after straying into residential area

A pig-tailed macaque wandering from a natural forest into a residential area in Thanh Hoa Province attacked an elderly woman, leaving her with serious arm injuries, local authorities said.

One dead, two injured in suspected homemade fireworks blast in Hanoi

One young man was killed and two others injured after a loud explosion, suspected to involve homemade fireworks, struck a residential house in Hanoi on the afternoon of January 5.

Military supplies emergency fuel to Phu Quy Special Zone

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have requested Military Region 7 to provide emergency fuel supplies to Phu Quy Special Zone after bad weather disrupted deliveries from the mainland.

HCM City traffic police handle over 200,000 drink-driving cases in 2025

Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City handled more than 200,000 drink-driving cases in 2025, part of a broader crackdown that saw nearly one million traffic violations penalised.

HCM City pilots UAVs for delivery services

The Ho Chi Minh City has kicked off a pilot programme using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for delivery services.

HCM City metro line adds lifts at pedestrian bridges

The HCM City Urban Railway Management Board has begun installing eight additional lifts at pedestrian bridges along Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro route (Metro Line 1).

Vietnam’s GDP grows 8.02 per cent in 2025, driven by services and industry

Vietnam’s economy expanded 8.02 per cent in 2025, supported mainly by strong growth in services and industrial production, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on January 5.

Phu Quy Island runs out of petrol amid rough seas

Petrol stations on Phu Quy Island have run out of fuel after supply ships from the mainland were unable to dock due to prolonged bad weather.

Hanoi’s highest Tet bonus exceeds VND 600 million

Hanoi’s Department of Home Affairs has released figures on 2026 New Year and Lunar New Year or Tet bonuses for employees, with the highest payout of VND 600 million (USD 22,814).

Rare buffalo with circular horns draws attention in Danang

A family in Danang City is raising a female buffalo with an unusually shaped pair of horns that curve inward to form a near-perfect circle around its face, attracting widespread curiosity.

Hanoi streets gridlocked on first workday after New Year holiday

Heavy traffic congestion hit many streets across Hanoi on Monday morning, the first working day after the New Year holiday, making travel difficult for commuters.

Police probe bar staff accused of threatening tourists in Nha Trang

Police in Nha Trang Ward said on January 5 they are investigating a video showing a group of men allegedly threatening foreign tourists at a local beachside park.

Vietnam reports fewer traffic deaths over 2026 New Year holiday

Vietnam recorded 196 traffic accidents nationwide during the four-day 2026 New Year holiday, killing 94 people and injuring 154 others.

Foreign vessel drifts into Quang Ngai waters

Authorities are investigating a foreign vessel that drifted ashore in Van Tuong Commune, Quang Ngai Province, after border guards found the ship unmanned on January 4.

Vietnam deeply concerned about Venezuela situation: spokesperson

Vietnam has expressed deep concern over the current situation in Venezuela, according to spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on January 3.

All Vietnamese citizens in Venezuela are safe: Ambassador

Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My confirmed on January 3 that as of now, all Vietnamese citizens in Venezuela are safe.

Early-blooming peach blossoms signal early Tet in Hanoi

Early-blooming peach and plum blossoms have begun appearing across Hanoi, bringing splashes of colour to the capital weeks before the Lunar New Year, or Tet.

Cold snap hits northern Vietnam

The northern region of Vietnam is witnessing a strong cold wave with temperatures dropping to as low as 4 degrees Celsius at Mau Son peak in Lang Son Province.