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Aerial photos show Hue underwater in rare major flood

Prolonged rains and upstream floodwaters have submerged central Hue and its historic sites, displacing thousands and isolating neighborhoods.

Tycoons gamble away fortunes in USD 106 million Pullman hotel case

Several prominent individuals lost fortunes in a luxury gambling ring based at the Pullman Hotel, with total bets exceeding USD 106.9 million.

Land database to be completed in 2026: Minister

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment plans to complete a comprehensive national land database in 2026, a step to transform land resources into an important driver for sustainable development.

Can Gio metro line proposed to start from Ben Thanh, linking with line No.1

Under the adjusted plan, the section from Ben Thanh to Tan Thuan will be built underground to reduce land clearance and compensation costs, while the stretch from Tan Thuan to Can Gio will remain elevated as previously designed.

Vietnamese cyber gang in Cambodia scammed 8,000 victims out of $12.2 million

Lai Chau police arrested 59 Vietnamese suspects running an online fraud ring from Cambodia, defrauding thousands across Vietnam.

Central Vietnam deluged by record rains, over 21,000 evacuated

From the morning of October 29 through the night of October 30, the central provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang are expected to see torrential rainfall, with widespread totals ranging from 120 to 250mm and localized areas exceeding 400mm.

Da Nang flood crisis worsens, thousands of homes under water

Floods continued to rise across Da Nang on October 28, isolating entire communities and affecting over 65,000 households.

Flooded for a month: Lang Son village submerged long after storm

Nearly a month has passed since Storm No. 11 swept through northern Vietnam, yet an entire village in Lang Son Province remains submerged. Several households have been forced to build makeshift shelters on the mountains to survive.

KOICA funds social protection, rehabilitation centre for PWD in Quang Tri

Quang Tri province, in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), on October 28 broke ground on a social protection and rehabilitation centre for persons with disabilities (PWD) in Nam Dong Ha ward.

Da Nang declares emergency as heavy rains cause severe floods and landslides

The Da Nang administration on October 28 declared a state of emergency for transport infrastructure after days of heavy rain caused severe flooding and landslides across the central city.

Fugitive CEO wanted in million-dollar green contracting scandal

Nguyen Cong Minh, Chairman of the Board of Cong Minh Greenery Corporation, is now a wanted fugitive following a special arrest warrant issued by the Ministry of Public Security.

Storm surge turns Hoi An and Hue into flood zones amid record rains

Central Vietnam is enduring days of torrential rainfall, with widespread flooding reported in Hue and Da Nang. Forecasts warn that heavy rains and floods will continue in the coming days.

Historic floods hit Hue as Perfume River breaches danger level

From the night of October 27 through the early morning of October 28, floodwaters in Hue receded slowly, leaving many wards and communes still heavily inundated.

Flood turns village into sandy wasteland as officials plan public auction

Floodwaters dumped golden sand worth over $1 million on a remote Lao Cai village, now under tight watch as officials plan extraction.

Programme launched to boost youth’s online resilience against human trafficking

With 22 million young Vietnamese regularly online, developing critical thinking, self-protection skills, and the ability to raise awareness about labour exploitation are among the most effective tools in combating human trafficking.

Hoi An braces for floods as locals race to lift their belongings

Floodwaters continue to rise in Hoi An’s ancient town as residents stay up all night lifting furniture and valuables above water.

Four foreign nationals arrested over violent attack on Lang Son highway

Police in Lang Son Province have launched an investigation and detained four foreign nationals in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on National Highway 1A in Dong Kinh Ward.

Bridge collapse in Hue leaves thousands cut off amid historic floods

Severe flooding from the Ta Trach River swept away a vital bridge in Hue, isolating communities and submerging streets in the city center.

Hoi An floods disrupt tourism as streets submerge

On October 27, sudden flooding submerged Hoi An Ancient Town (Da Nang City), forcing tourists staying in low-lying areas to evacuate urgently.

Hoi An ancient town submerged as river floods rise swiftly

Heavy rain and rising waters from the Hoai River have left many streets in the ancient town of Hoi An (Da Nang City) deeply flooded, forcing locals to scramble to move belongings and flee the floods.