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Stranded for two days on train, foreign tourists moved by Vietnamese attendant

Two foreign tourists stranded on a train in central Vietnam for two days made it to their flight home thanks to a railway attendant's selfless help.

Central Vietnam faces deadly floods: What caused this unprecedented disaster?

A combination of cold air and easterly winds has triggered historic floods in central Vietnam, with several rivers exceeding records set decades ago.

Record-breaking floods engulf Central Vietnam, inundating six provinces

Emergency flood alerts issued as Central Vietnam grapples with record-setting water levels and escalating disaster risks.

Floodwaters surround communities in Gia Lai and Dak Lak

Though rainfall has eased, floodwaters remain dangerously high in many parts of eastern Gia Lai and Dak Lak, submerging homes and disrupting daily life.

Flood sweeps away suspension bridge in Lam Dong in seconds

Torrential water from the Da Nhim River has destroyed a vital suspension bridge in Lam Dong, isolating communities.

Mimosa Pass collapse nearly sends bus into 40m-deep pit

A massive landslide tore through Mimosa Pass in Lam Dong, nearly swallowing a passenger bus.

Toyota buyer hauls in boxes of tiny bills to pay nearly half in cash

A customer in Lang Son shocked staff at a Toyota dealership by paying nearly half the price of a new Raize in tiny bills.

Why leafy greens are now pricier than meat, according to a Hanoi farm director

With drastically reduced supply, vegetable prices in Hanoi markets have surged sharply, with some types now costing more than pork. Traders are even scrambling to buy limited stocks to transport to central provinces, further squeezing availability.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes shifting metro start point to protect heritage sites

To protect key cultural heritage sites, investors have revised the route of the high-speed Ben Thanh–Can Gio metro line, proposing to shift its starting point from Ben Thanh Market to 23/9 Park.

Kera candy case reveals major flaws in online food supplement oversight

The recent Kera candy trial has prompted the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court to recommend sweeping changes to the regulation of functional food products and online marketing practices.

Trapped on rooftops, families plead for help on Facebook amid sudden floods

Residents in Dak Lak climbed onto rooftops and livestreamed SOS calls as floods swept in overnight.

Military aircraft delivers emergency supplies to flood-hit Central Highlands

Emergency aircraft are delivering life vests and rescue kits to Gia Lai and Dak Lak.

VN deploys over 400 elite troops to save residents trapped in Khanh Hoa floods

As floodwaters threaten lives and divide neighborhoods, Vietnam’s armed forces deploy over 400 elite personnel and specialized equipment to emergency hotspots.

Vice principal leads ‘small revolution’ by greeting students with handshakes

For eight years, a vice principal in Ninh Binh has been greeting students each morning with a smile and a handshake, replacing punishment with warmth.

VND1.39tril registered as relief aid for flood victims

The VFF Committees at all levels have so far mobilised more than 2.6 trillion VND to support communities affected by consecutive storms and floods.

Vietnamese father, 74, seeks American birth mom for adopted daughter

In his final years, a 74-year-old man from Ho Chi Minh City searches for his daughter’s American birth mother.

Torrential floods return to Tay Nha Trang, paralyzing the city overnight

Floodwaters surged through Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) overnight, forcing evacuations and halting daily life. Tay Nha Trang ward was the hardest hit, as rain continued into the morning of November 19 and river levels rose dramatically.

Landslides hit Gia Lai and Dak Lak, two dead and mass evacuations underway

A woman in Quy Nhon ward (Gia Lai) was killed after being trapped in a collapsed house caused by a landslide, while in Dak Lak, a hillside collapse claimed the life of a local youth union leader.

Floods paralyze Khanh Hoa, police battle raging waters to rescue residents

Flooding in Khanh Hoa province has taken a critical turn, especially in Tay Khanh Son, Ninh Hoa, and Hoa Tri communes. Torrents of murky floodwaters have surged into residential areas, triggering landslides and isolating multiple households.

Floods claim 15 lives in central Vietnam as Ba River nears historic level

Flooding has claimed 15 lives and left several missing in central Vietnam. According to forecasts, the Ba River in Dak Lak may reach its historic 1993 flood level by this evening.