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Storm-hit USD 60 million villa complex in central Vietnam still in ruins

A coastal villa complex in the central province of Ha Tinh remains largely abandoned and in disrepair six months after being hit by Typhoon Bualoi, with no comprehensive repairs carried out.

Northern Vietnam braces for storms and hail risk

Northern Vietnam is forecast to see evening storms, heavy rain and possible hail through April 4, while heat persists across central and southern regions.

HCM City sees sharp rise in hand, foot and mouth disease

HCM City has recorded more than 9,100 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease this year, up 191.5 per cent year on year, alongside six meningococcal infections.

HCM City mulls free bus fares, ridership expected to rise by 30 per cent

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are moving ahead with plans to make bus travel free across the city, a policy that could lift passenger numbers by about 30 per cent.

Vietnamese vessels in Middle East remain safe: Foreign Ministry

All Vietnamese vessels operating in the Middle East remain safe despite disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Road works blamed for deaths of camphor trees in Dalat

Road construction and hot weather are the likely causes of the deaths of decades-old camphor trees along a central street in Dalat, authorities said.

Daklak to build 300 flood-resilient community houses

Daklak authorities plan to spend VND 460 billion (USD 18.4 million) to build 295 flood-resilient community houses to protect residents in disaster-prone areas.

Japanese destroyer Asahi visits Danang

A Japanese maritime self-defence force destroyer, Asahi, arrived in Danang City on April 2 for a four-day goodwill visit with more than 220 crew members.

HCM City considers free bus travel to cut congestion

Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to make bus travel free for all residents as part of efforts to ease congestion and reduce environmental pollution.

Vietnam to build crude oil reserve at Nghi Son, expand storage

Vietnam will begin building a national crude oil reserve at Nghi Son while studying wider storage expansion, as the government moves to strengthen energy security.

Hail and thunderstorms sweep Hanoi and northern Vietnam

Hail and thunderstorms swept across Hanoi and several northern provinces overnight from March 31 into April 1, marking a second wave of severe weather in recent days.

China earthquake lightly felt in Lang Son near border

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake in China’s Guangxi region near the Vietnam border was lightly felt in Lang Son on the evening of March 31, with no damage reported.

Woman rescued after more than 10 days lost in Gia Lai forest

A woman missing for more than 10 days in a remote forest in Gia Lai was rescued after authorities trekked for hours through difficult mountainous terrain on April 1.

Man killed after sitting on railway tracks in Khanh Hoa

Police in Khanh Hoa Province are investigating after a man sitting on railway tracks was struck and killed by a northbound train early on April 1.

Dozens of trees die along central Dalat street as probe begins

Authorities in Dalat have launched an investigation after around 15 old camphor trees suddenly withered along a central street following recent road and infrastructure works.

Heatwave grips Ho Chi Minh City as fire risks rise

Prolonged heat is set to continue in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius and raising risks of fires and heat-related illnesses.

Cambodia reports child infected with H5N1 avian influenza

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health on March 31 confirmed that a three-year-old boy in Banteay Ampil district of Oddar Meanchey province had been infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus.

Three Vietnamese gang members arrested in UK crackdown

Three suspected members of a Vietnamese organised crime group have been arrested in the UK as part of a joint operation with French authorities targeting migrant smuggling networks.

Cluster munition found at Quang Tri tourist site

A cluster munition found at a tourist site in Quang Tri Province was destroyed by a clearance team, helping ensure the safety of visitors.

AI to take centre stage at logistics technology forum 2026

Artificial intelligence will take centre stage at a logistics technology forum in Hanoi on May 9, highlighting its growing role in shaping the future of the sector.

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