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Vietnam among fastest at cutting poverty, but gaps remain in remote regions

Vietnam prepares new poverty standards amid challenges in remote and ethnic regions.

Ancient bonsai trio in Ninh Binh valued at $1 million

A collector in Ninh Binh has turned down a million-dollar offer for his rare set of three century-old bonsai trees, citing their unmatched artistry.

Authorities seize $2 million and 20 properties in Hiup fake milk scandal

Police have cracked down on Z Holding’s production of counterfeit Hiup milk, seizing assets and arresting suspects in a case that shook the food industry.

Typhoon Bualoi aftermath shuts down schools across multiple provinces

Widespread flooding and heavy rain force millions of students to stay home, as schools prioritize safety and shift to online learning.

Storm Bualoi's 12-hour rampage leaves trail of destruction across Vietnam

Storm Bualoi battered central and northern Vietnam with rare intensity and duration, triggering floods, tornadoes, and deadly winds.

Foreigners escape injury as landslide hits Sa Pa highway

A sudden landslide occurred on National Highway 4D, near the O Quy Ho Pass in Sa Pa Ward, Lao Cai Province, sending debris from the upper slope crashing down onto the road. Several cars were damaged, with mud and rocks flooding into their interiors.

Why tornadoes hit northern Vietnam repeatedly after storm Bualoi

Storm Bualoi triggered a series of tornadoes across northern Vietnam. Experts explain why these violent whirlwinds formed after the storm passed.

Breached dike forces 200 soldiers to work overnight in storm-hit Thanh Hoa

Over 1,500 meters of dike were overwhelmed as Storm Bualoi and rising tides hit Hoat Giang. Soldiers and locals raced through the night to prevent disaster.

Vietnam to move all international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2030

The Civil Aviation Authority has proposed shifting all international air traffic to Long Thanh Airport post-2030 in a two-phase plan.

Typhoon Bualoi rips through central Vietnam, leaving destruction in its wake

Ferocious winds and rain from Typhoon Bualoi devastated central Vietnam, destroying homes, uprooting trees, and forcing mass evacuations.

Eight fishermen missing after boat loses contact off Gia Lai

A fishing vessel with eight crew members vanished 147 nautical miles from Quy Nhon, prompting urgent search efforts.

1,200 responders fight to save Ninh Binh’s sea dyke from collapse

On September 29, authorities in Ninh Binh province declared a state of emergency after a section of the Hai Thinh 3 coastal dyke in Hai Hau, Hai Thinh commune, collapsed due to the impact of Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi).

Hanoi’s new AI cameras flag traffic lawbreakers on first day

Hanoi expands AI traffic monitoring with cameras detecting 29 BRT lane violations in just 24 hours.

Two German tourists rescued after stormy night in Hoang Lien forest

Around 11am on September 29, rescue teams found two German tourists in sub-zone 274, plot 4, lot 2 of Hoang Lien National Park, about 3 km from the 2,200-meter rest stop on the Fansipan trekking route.

Typhoon Bualoi flattens 4,500m² steel warehouse in Ninh Binh

A massive steel warehouse storing 7,000 tons of steel collapsed in Ninh Binh as Typhoon No. 10 struck with violent winds.

Chinese man kidnapped in Da Nang over $29,000 gambling debt

Police in Da Nang have rescued a young Chinese man who was kidnapped and held in a guesthouse by fellow nationals after losing about 740 million VND (US$29,000) at a casino.

Mekong farmer grows rare durian worth $29/kg, wins over fruit lovers

A seasoned farmer from Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has successfully cultivated a rare, high-quality durian variety that sells for up to $29 per kilogram.

Tornado devastates Ninh Binh, leaves six dead and widespread ruin

A sudden storm ripped through Ninh Binh at dawn, toppling homes, trees, and power lines in less than 10 minutes.

Typhoon Bualoi lashes Hanoi, causes traffic chaos and flying debris

Heavy rain and strong winds caused by Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi) disrupted morning traffic in Hanoi and caused dangerous incidents across the city.

Vietnam Buddhist Sangha pioneers paperless meeting in digital transition

Vietnam's Buddhist Sangha holds its first-ever paperless meeting, signaling a shift toward digital transformation.