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Two Indian tourists were rescued after being swept away by waves while swimming outside a designated safe area at a beach in the central city of Danang.

Vietnam has recorded more than 34,000 hand, foot and mouth disease cases and eight related deaths as of mid-April, with infections rising sharply among young children, health authorities said.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have begun construction of a 1.2-hectare seaside park at Ong Dia rocky beach, aimed at expanding public space for residents and visitors.

A fishing boat exploded and caught fire at Tac Cau ferry terminal in An Giang Province on Sunday, injuring seven people, including one critically.

Construction began on Sunday on the civil aviation component of Phan Thiet Airport in Lam Dong Province, a VND 3.9 trillion (USD 148 million) project due for completion within two years.

At least two people have died and five others were injured after a coach carrying 25 passengers plunged into a deep ravine in Son La Province on April 26.

Three children were found dead after a fire broke out at a stilt house in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau in the early hours of April 26.

Hanoi has djusted operating hours for pedestrian streets in Hoan Kiem Ward during the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holiday.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam led current and former Party and State leaders in offering incense in tribute to the Hung Kings at the Hung Temple Special National Historical Site.

A Hanoi taxi driver was left surprised and moved after a South Korean passenger gave lucky money to his young daughter, who had accompanied him to work and sat quietly in the back seat.

HCM City is expected to enter its rainy season in early May, with rainfall and temperatures forecast to exceed long-term averages, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Centre.

Thousands of residents left Hanoi on April 24 for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday, causing severe congestion on major roads across the capital.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri Province, has recorded 26 newly discovered caves following a 2026 survey, boosting its scientific and tourism value.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport, HCM City, is expected to handle about 125,000 passengers a day over the Reunification Day (April 30)-May day holiday.

Vietnamese workers will receive an additional paid day off each year as the country designates November 24 as Vietnam Culture Day.

Cat Ba Island, Haiphong City, will suspend roadworks during the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holiday and summer 2026 to ensure safety and preserve its tourist appeal.

Five southern localities have agreed to propose to the government a coastal expressway linking Ho Chi Minh City with Can Tho under a public-private partnership (PPP).

Unmuzzled and free-roaming dogs continue to pose risks in Ho Chi Minh City despite fines and regular enforcement, with authorities warning of potential rabies transmission.

Hanoi will exempt fares on subsidised public transport, including buses and urban rail, for seven days during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration and the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holidays.