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Storm No. 12 forecast for East Sea, heavy rain looms over central Vietnam

Meteorologists warn of potential flooding from October 23–26 as a tropical storm and cold air collide.

Waterway police rescue drowning Moldovan tourist in Nha Trang

A Moldovan man was pulled from the sea and saved by waterway police after nearly drowning off Nha Trang’s coast.

Ngan 98 and Luong Bang Quang obstruct police during counterfeit case

Authorities say Ngan 98 screamed, resisted, and hindered a high-level fraud probe. Her husband allegedly followed suit.

Unbelievable scenes in Nha Trang following torrential rainfall

Prolonged, heavy rainfall has submerged many streets and neighborhoods in the old town area of Nha Trang, severely disrupting daily life for residents.

Famous duck Bim Bim dies after 6 years, owner’s farewell moves millions

Tearfully bidding farewell to the duck that helped change her and her family's life, a young woman from the Mekong Delta moved the online community with her emotional goodbye.

The Mnong man saving elephants with tourism: A journey back to the roots

Leaving behind a stable government job, Mnong ethnic man Y Xim Ndu (born 1992) from Dak Lak returned to his village to build a community-based tourism model alongside his beloved "elephant companions."

Facing the floods of storm Matmo, Vietnamese stand together in solidarity

Matmo was not the strongest ever storm, but what it left behind in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, and Cao Bang went far beyond the limits of what local people could endure.

Vietnam’s post-market oversight fails when social media becomes the watchdog

Recent product scandals show how regulatory agencies are reacting after public outcry, not proactively protecting consumers.

Ho Chi Minh City launches first dedicated cycling lane on major boulevard

On October 14, construction began on Ho Chi Minh City’s first-ever dedicated bike lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City.

Shark Binh admits wrongdoing, vows to compensate AntEx investors

At the Hanoi Police Department, Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as Shark Binh, admitted to his violations and pledged to compensate investors who suffered financial losses related to the AntEx project.

Thai Nguyen underwater: What Vietnam must do before the next big storm

In the era of climate change, once-in-50-year floods may arrive every year. Thai Nguyen’s historic urban flooding is a powerful reminder that resilience is no longer optional. What must be done now to help cities withstand future disasters?

When fame turns toxic: Ngan 98 and the dark side of celebrity business

The arrest of Ngan 98 highlights a troubling trend of influencers exploiting followers for illicit gain.

Luong Bang Quang silent as police probe wife Ngan 98’s multimillion-dollar fraud

Police seized evidence from Ngan 98’s home and summoned Luong Bang Quang in a high-profile supplement fraud case.

Why Shark Binh was taken into custody

Authorities have confirmed that Nguyen Hoa Binh, also known as “Shark Binh,” along with accomplices, raised $4.5 million through the digital currency AntEx and used fraudulent methods to embezzle and divide the funds among themselves.

Vietnamese students inspired to rebuild after storm devastation

In just two months, four consecutive storms submerged rural areas in floodwaters. Yet amid the devastation, Vietnamese communities have risen again - stronger, united, and more compassionate.

Vietnamese grandmother’s hospital note to husband melts hearts online

An 80-year-old woman’s love letter before a hospital visit proves that true love lasts a lifetime.

2026 Lunar New Year holiday to span nine days

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration.

Floods, storms leave tens of thousands without power in northern localities

Major national highways have reopened following severe flooding in northern Vietnam, but power outages and property damage persist in several provinces.

State reserves released to aid northern provinces in flood recovery

The Ministry of Finance has decided to allocate supplies from the national reserves to support the northern provinces of Cao Bang and Lang Son in addressing the aftermath of recent flooding.

VN-Cuba network launched for agricultural biotechnology, natural healthcare

The Vietnam–Cuba agricultural biotechnology and natural health network, an initiative by the Vietnamese Green Economics Institute, has recently been launched in Havana, Cuba.