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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.

Floods wipe out peach trees in Thai Nguyen, farmers call for aid

After severe flooding in Thai Nguyen, hundreds of households lost entire peach gardens, with damage totaling tens of billions of dong.

Gia Lai authorities raid factory over fake coffee production

Police in Gia Lai have detained a company director for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit coffee involving several tons of ingredients and finished goods.

Vietnam faces rising cancer drug costs, some over $500,000 annually

Cancer treatment costs in Vietnam are soaring, with some drugs now exceeding $500,000 a year.

Heavy rain and rising floods hit central region of Vietnam

Torrential rain and rising floods are affecting the central region, particularly Hue and Da Nang cities, where river levels continue to surge, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Khanh Hoa proposes $408mil. sea-crossing bridge to boost southern connectivity

Khanh Hoa province plans to construct a major coastal road project featuring a 4-kilometer sea-crossing bridge to connect Cam Ranh Airport with key southern economic hubs.

HCM City eyes Covid-19 memorial and park on 4-hectare golden land plot

The city plans to repurpose a long-idle government guesthouse site into a public space with a pandemic memorial and underground infrastructure.

TikToker arrested for mocking northern flood aid and insulting southerners

A 30-year-old man from Ninh Binh was arrested for publishing inflammatory videos aimed at dividing public sentiment.

Singapore provides emergency relief to flood-hit residents in Tuyen Quang

Earlier, the Singapore Red Cross provided a relief package worth 50,000 SGD (around 38,500 USD) to the Vietnam Red Cross Society to support emergency assistance in the provinces of Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, and Nghe An.

11 years, 91 donations, and a stranger saved

From March 2014 to now, Tran Thi Hien has steadily maintained blood and platelet donation activities, contributing her small strength to give more patients hope for living.