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Unusual haze blankets Ho Chi Minh City for days, expert says

Ho Chi Minh City and other parts of southern Vietnam have been blanketed by thick haze in recent days, lingering from early morning until late afternoon.

Floodwaters reach 1.7 meters as heavy rain hits central Vietnam

Prolonged heavy rain has flooded roads by up to 1.7 meters in Vietnam’s central province of Nghe An, cutting off seven villages with more than 3,000 residents and triggering landslides.

Vietnam police issue arrest warrant for Box Vietnam CEO in copyright case

Police in northern Vietnam have issued a wanted notice for Box Vietnam CEO Bui Ba Hien after he was charged with alleged copyright and related-rights infringement under the country’s Criminal Code.

El Nino could put 29 million people at risk of water shortages in Vietnam

Vietnam is preparing for potentially severe water shortages as El Nino could cut river flows by as much as 78% in some regions, threatening households, agriculture and energy security.

Hanoi house fire kills five relatives, leaves two in intensive care

Five relatives were killed and two survivors remained in intensive care after an early-morning fire swept through a four-story home in Hanoi on Wednesday, prompting an investigation and an urgent response from health authorities.

War martyrs' remains, artifacts discovered at mass grave in Da Nang

The Military Command of central Da Nang city on September 15 began excavating and recovering the remains from a mass grave in Go Cao hamlet, Thu Bon commune, where 17 war martyrs are believed to have been buried.

Vietnamese delegation departs for 48th Worldskills Competition in China

The Ministry of Education and Training on September 15 afternoon held a hybrid send-off ceremony for the Vietnamese delegation participating in the 48th WorldSkills Competition in China, which is the largest edition ever held.

Mindsets changed to bridge digital divide in ethnic areas

In recent years, the Party and State have placed particular emphasis on digital transformation among ethnic minority communities.

Quang Ninh police bust 38.4 million USD transnational cybercrime ring

Quang Ninh police and the Ministry of Public Security have dismantled a major criminal ring involved in online fraud, illegal trading of personal data and money laundering.

Da Nang hands over former Camp Reasoner artifacts to US side

Da Nang authorities on September 15 held a ceremony to hand over the name sign and guardhouse of the former US Marine Corps Camp Reasoner to the US side, demonstrating goodwill and humanitarianism and contributing to enhancing Vietnam-US relations.

Ho Chi Minh City restricts downtown roads for Metro Line 2

Ho Chi Minh City will introduce new traffic restrictions from Sept. 16 as construction intensifies on major stations along Metro Line 2, affecting several busy roads across the city.

Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake needs open space, not more buildings

As Hanoi considers major plans for Hoan Kiem Lake and the Red River, an economist says modernization should create new economic value without overwhelming the capital’s historic identity.

Foreign suspects arrested an hour after gold shop theft in Vietnam

Police in central Vietnam arrested a group of foreign suspects just an hour after two of them allegedly staged a distraction to steal gold worth VND208 million ($7,900) from a jewelry shop.

Vietnam to provide tuition support for preschoolers

Vietnam will prioritise investment and ensure the necessary conditions to provide universal preschool education for children aged 5–6.

Crowds pack Hanoi’s Old Quarter two weeks before Mid-Autumn Festival

Two weeks before Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street was already packed with visitors drawn by glowing lanterns, traditional toys and one of the capital’s most colorful seasonal scenes.

Containers moved to safety after landslide near Vietnam-Laos border

Days of heavy rain have caused a major embankment collapse near one of central Vietnam’s international border crossings, prompting the urgent relocation of cargo containers.

Vietnam puts 13 provinces and cities on alert for torrential rain

Vietnamese authorities have ordered heightened preparations across 13 provinces and cities as several days of heavy rain threaten flooding, landslides and dangerous conditions on roads.

Ho Chi Minh City recycler finds 15 gold rings, returns them to owner

A 78-year-old woman who collects recyclables in Ho Chi Minh City discovered 15 gold rings, two necklaces and other jewelry among items she had brought home - and immediately contacted police to help find their owner.

Vietnam army officer dies trying to save man who jumped from bridge

A Vietnamese army officer has died after jumping into a fast-flowing river to rescue a young man who had attempted suicide in northern Vietnam. The other man remains missing.

Vietnam man fined $1,330 after filming himself cutting down pine tree

A 27-year-old man in Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has been fined VND35 million ($1,330) after filming himself cutting down a pine tree without permission and posting the videos on TikTok.