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Tropical storm fifteen expected to hit Vietnam’s south-central coast

A new tropical storm is forming over the East Sea and could bring heavy rains to central provinces from November 28.

HCM City sets forth solutions to complete 3 metro lines before 2030

Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out a series of measures aimed at completing three key metro lines before 2030, an official said at a press briefing on economic and social developments on November 20.

Police deny rumors of acid-related deaths during Dak Lak floods

Authorities debunk social media rumors of acid-related fatalities in central Vietnam floods.

Tears and devastation as Nha Trang returns after historic flood

Tears flowed as residents of Nha Trang confronted the wreckage left behind by unprecedented flooding.

Storm after storm: Experts sound alarm over reservoir operation loopholes

Extreme rainstorms are pushing Vietnam's aging dam management systems to the brink, exposing dangerous gaps in coordination and technology.

Vietnam busts 1.2-ton drug trafficking ring from Golden Triangle

Police traced a 1.2-ton drug flow from Laos into Vietnam, leading to one of the country's biggest drug raids.

A locksmith’s code: 3 golden rules behind unlocking secrets in Saigon

To avoid legal pitfalls in his risky profession, this locksmith listens with his fingers and works by three strict principles.

Luxury on wheels: How Mailisa’s owners amassed a $21M supercar collection

On November 21, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security announced the arrest of Phan Thi Mai and her husband Hoang Kim Khanh - owners of Mailisa Beauty Clinic - for alleged involvement in a large-scale smuggling operation tied to MK Skincare.

Five days in darkness: Flood survivors in Khanh Hoa recount a harrowing ordeal

From rescuers navigating by memory to children clinging to rooftops, this is how a village became family under disaster.

Vegetables in Hanoi soar in price, vendors say 'some just use it as an excuse'

Despite rising costs, many sellers argue the surge is exaggerated online - and worry others are exploiting the situation.

A celebration of learning among Vietnam’s ethnic minority youth

The 12th Commendation Ceremony highlights the power of education to uplift and connect communities from every corner of the nation.

Central Vietnam floods leave 68 dead or missing, thousands of homes underwater

Torrential rains devastate the Central Highlands and South Central Coast, submerging homes and leaving dozens dead or missing.

Historic floods paralyze traffic, destroy vehicles in Vietnam’s central region

Heavy rains and flash flooding have turned the streets of Khanh Hoa and Gia Lai into rivers, catching residents off guard and leaving hundreds of vehicles submerged or swept away.

Stranded, starving, but not alone: Young rescuers save a village from the flood

A volunteer team of 10 braved rising waters to rescue hundreds in isolated Vo Kien commune.

Roads crack open in Khanh Hoa as floodwaters recede

After days of torrential rain and severe flooding, southern Khanh Hoa now faces a new crisis: shattered roads, broken infrastructure, and power poles strewn across the ground.

Police in Khanh Hoa received over 3,000 SOS calls during flood crisis

In the face of rapidly rising floodwaters and widespread isolation, Khanh Hoa Provincial Police responded to more than 3,000 SOS calls from residents trapped by water and landslides.

Mekong Delta man’s videos make people deeply miss their hometown

The decision to "leave the city and return to the countryside" by the young man Mekong Delta has changed the lives of his whole family.

Population professor stunned by woman’s question ‘why should we have children’

Prof Dr Nguyen Dinh Cu, former director of the Institute for Population and Social Issues, said he once “got goosebumps” when he heard a young woman’s question “I do not understand why we should have children.”

Extreme flooding in HCMC has multiple core causes: experts

Despite tens of trillions of VND injected into anti-flooding projects, HCMC continues to suffer from severe flooding during the rainy season and high tides, repeatedly breaking water level records and causing major disruption to residents’ lives.

From Vietnam to the US: A love story born at first sight

“In English, there’s a saying: ‘Love at first sight.’ That was us,” the American PhD graduate shared on the show Newlyweds.