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Vietnam’s southern expressway dazzles from above

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Road project nears completion with bridges and vast rubber fields visible from above.

Vietnam’s road network sustains nearly $40 million in storm damage

Typhoon Bualoi severely impacts national and local road systems, with Thanh Hoa among the hardest hit.

Flooding disrupts flight operations at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport

Due to heavy rain brought by Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) on the morning of October 7, several auxiliary areas at Noi Bai International Airport experienced localized flooding.

Cao Bang declares state of emergency as floods return

Before residents of Cao Bang could recover from the historic flooding caused by the remnants of Storm No. 10, they were struck by another round of severe flooding as the Bang Giang River continued to rise, isolating many areas.

Flash flood, landslide danger warned for entire Tuyen Quang province

The meteorological agency warned that all the 124 communes and wards across the province face a very high risk of flash floods along small rivers and streams, landslides in steep terrain and areas with weak geological structures.

Massive lightning bolt captured as Hanoi battles severe flooding

Caught on camera, a lightning bolt sliced through the dark sky as the capital endured widespread flooding.

Vehicles turn into boats as Hanoi suffers post-typhoon flooding

Hanoi’s streets were submerged after overnight rain from Typhoon Matmo, leaving cars and bikes stranded across the city.

Breakthroughs needed for HCM City to realise mega-city ambition

Ho Chi Minh City must deliver decisive breakthroughs in governance, infrastructure, human resources, and sustainable development to become a mega city in Asia, according to experts.

Dao woman in Ba Vi safeguards ancient herbal medicine against online fakes

For generations, traditional herbal medicine has been an inseparable part of the Dao people’s life in Ba Vi, Hanoi. In today’s digital era, those who preserve the craft face a growing fear of online impersonation and counterfeit products.

34 years, 6 meters of nails: Vietnam’s latest Guinness record holder

Luu Cong Huyen, a 67-year-old resident of Giao Binh Commune in Ninh Binh Province, has officially been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the man with the longest fingernails in the world, with a combined length of nearly 6 meters.

Storms expose Vietnam’s need for climate-resilient infrastructure

After deadly storms, experts warn Vietnam must move from “relief after disaster” to “proactive adaptation.”

Hydropower or harmony? Rethinking upstream development in Vietnam

Unprecedented floods are forcing Cao Bang to choose between hydropower expansion and the safety of downstream communities.

LAWASIA 38th annual conference to convene in Hanoi this October

The 38th annual conference of the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific (LAWASIA) is set to take place in Hanoi from October 11 to 13, drawing nearly 600 domestic and international participants.

Triple homicide in Dong Nai shocks Vietnam as suspect blames online game

Le Sy Tung, the suspect arrested for killing three people at an agricultural purchasing center in Dong Nai Province, told investigators that he committed the crime as part of a “mission assigned in a game.”

Nationwide land and housing database to go live in 2025

A new integrated database will help citizens and businesses access land and housing information with ease.

Da Nang cracks down on illegal night squid fishing tours

Illegal squid fishing tours in Da Nang pose risks to tourists and face growing scrutiny.

Vietnam braces for 2–3 more storms as weather turns extreme

Meteorologists warn of more storms and prolonged flooding in the final months of 2025.

State employees to enjoy 9-day Tet holiday

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Bonsai shaping - the high-income art form thriving in Vi Khe village

In Vi Khe, Ninh Binh’s centuries-old bonsai village, artisans who shape ornamental trees earn incomes rivaling those of engineers.

Who decides when students stay home? Hanoi’s storm policy under scrutiny

Hanoi reforms its storm-day school policy, empowering principals to act swiftly for student safety - a shift from bureaucracy to responsiveness.