VIETNAM TODAY

A 51-year-old man and his 22-year-old son were killed by a lightning strike while pulling in fishing nets in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam.

Residents of an apartment complex in Hanoi have complained of an overpowering milk flower scent, prompting management to spray the trees with water in an attempt to reduce the smell.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended a memorial service and burial ceremony on October 14 for the remains of 731 fallen soldiers recovered from a park in Ho Chi Minh City.

Microsoft has confirmed layoffs in Vietnam, saying it will continue to honour its commitments in the market, but has not disclosed how many employees or roles are affected.

Customs officers in Ha Tinh Province have uncovered two cases of cannabis smuggling across the border in October, seizing nearly 11kg of the drug.

The rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam is expected to end in the first half of November, 10–20 days earlier than the long-term average.

Hanoi is expected to gain about 495,000 sq m of office space from 18 projects by 2028, intensifying competition among buildings and putting greater emphasis on sustainability and tenant experience.

Police in An Giang Province have dismantled a fraud network that impersonated hotels and resorts on Phu Quoc, with 229 linked bank accounts handling more than VND 6 trillion in transactions.

Dong Nai City has added 16 urban and interprovincial bus routes to connect Long Thanh International Airport with surrounding areas ahead of its planned commercial opening in late December.

Forestry officers in HCM City have captured a monkey that had reportedly been harassing residents and chasing pedestrians for months, raising public safety concerns.

The HCM City People's Committee has approved a plan to develop an elderly healthcare system for 2026-2030, with a vision to 2045, aimed at providing more comprehensive and continuous care.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to reduce annual average PM2.5 levels year on year and bring all cars and motorbikes under emissions controls by 2030.

Hanoi is reviewing a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Thu Le Park that could affect about 37 households, or roughly 150 people, living along Kim Ma and Cau Giay streets.

Influenza A cases among children in Hanoi have surged sevenfold in five weeks, with doctors warning of severe complications in elderly patients with underlying conditions.

Hanoi is reviewing 250 delayed non-state-funded projects covering more than 7,000 hectares as part of efforts to unlock land resources for urban development and infrastructure investment.

A dead sea turtle weighing an estimated 105kg has washed ashore on My Thuy beach in Quang Tri Province, prompting local authorities to arrange its disposal and burial.

Passengers on HCM City's Metro Line 1 will be able to buy tickets through the VNeID app from October 15, adding a new payment option for the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien route.

Northern Vietnam is forecast to remain sunny and reach 33 degrees Celsius on October 13, while parts of the central region face continued heavy to very heavy rain.

Hanoi aims to increase its urban green space to more than 10 sq metres per person by 2030, while reorganising street trees to create a more coherent urban landscape reflecting the capital’s identity.