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Two dead, five injured in house fire in Ho Chi Minh City

Two people were killed and five others injured after a fire broke out at a family home in a narrow alley in Ho Chi Minh City early Sept. 17.

Myanmar tourist survives severe bleeding after flight to Vietnam

A 39-year-old Myanmar tourist has recovered after suffering severe gastrointestinal bleeding and multiple organ failure shortly after flying from Macao (China) to Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang.

Vietnam plans to put digital land certificates on VNeID

Vietnam is preparing electronic land-use and property ownership certificates for integration into VNeID, the country’s national digital identity app.

Ho Chi Minh City metro construction brings gridlock to major gateway

Traffic backed up along a major gateway into central Ho Chi Minh City as construction barriers for underground stations on Metro Line 2 narrowed roads and forced commuters into lengthy delays.

Ho Chi Minh City plans memorial for 632 fallen soldiers found in park

Ho Chi Minh City plans to hold a memorial and burial ceremony in early October for the remains of fallen soldiers recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park, where 632 sets of remains have been found.

Rising river floods hundreds of homes in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa

Heavy rain and rising water on the Buoi River have flooded hundreds of homes in Thanh Hoa Province, northern-central Vietnam, cutting off roads and forcing some residents to evacuate.

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.

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.

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.

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.