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Former Forensic Psychiatric Institute directors embezzled over 9 billion VND

Investigators have determined that the two former directors of the Bien Hoa Central Forensic Psychiatric Institute, at different times, embezzled over VND9 billion for personal spending, the money that should have gone to the institute’s staff.

Foreign suspect arrested in violent PNJ gold shop robbery in Da Nang

Police in Da Nang confirmed the arrest of a foreigner accused of attacking a guard and smashing display cases to steal jewelry from a PNJ shop.

Mother risks life to save baby amid critical obstetric complication

A 36-year-old woman, pregnant with her second child, faced central placenta previa and multiple bleeding emergencies but chose to keep her baby.

Vietnam faces alarming rise in dengue cases across major cities

Vietnam's health authorities are racing to contain the dengue outbreak as cases rise sharply in major cities and complications escalate among children.

Storm Kajiki leaves 3 dead, 13 injured, and thousands of homes damaged

Heavy rains and strong winds from Storm Kajiki leave a trail of destruction, with fatalities, widespread flooding, and infrastructure damage reported.

23,000-ton cargo ship stranded off Thanh Hoa coast during storm

A massive cargo vessel drifted off course and became stranded off Thanh Hoa’s coast as Storm No. 5 struck northern Vietnam.

Hanoi suffers major landscape damage after parade rehearsals

Thousands of square meters of flowers and grass were trampled or stolen, raising concerns ahead of Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

Hanoi hit by flash floods, streets submerged up to one meter

Floods hit Hanoi after prolonged downpours, prompting widespread use of water pumps and emergency responses.

Tornado strikes Ninh Binh: 1 dead, 14 hospitalized

On the night of August 25, the General Hospital of Ha Nam received 15 emergency cases resulting from a sudden tornado in Thi Son commune, Kim Bang district. One patient was declared dead before arrival.

Vietnamese live longer but spend a decade battling illness

Despite a life expectancy of 75, many Vietnamese face chronic illness for 10 years before death.

Mega transport projects to unlock Ho Chi Minh City’s growth

With Long Thanh Airport, Ring Road 3, and a host of billion-dollar infrastructure projects underway, Ho Chi Minh City is finally addressing its critical transportation needs to unlock growth and maintain its role as Vietnam’s economic powerhouse.

Storm Kajiki disrupts 460 flights and suspends trains across Vietnam

Over three days, storm number 5 forced flight cancellations, train suspensions, and port preparations nationwide.

Three South Koreans rescued from forced detention in Vietnam

Police in Ho Chi Minh City freed three South Korean nationals held by a gang luring foreigners with fake job offers.

Vehicles stall as Hanoi floods leave commuters stranded

Heavy overnight rain submerged major roads across Hanoi, stranding commuters and forcing many to work remotely amid rising water levels.

Storm leaves 3 dead and thousands of homes damaged across central Vietnam

As of 6:00 a.m. on August 26, initial reports from localities indicate that storm number 5 has caused 3 deaths, injured 10 people, damaged or unroofed 6,802 homes, and flooded 3,094 others.

Storm Kajiki shatters homes in Ha Tinh, residents break down in tears

Storm No. 5 (Kajiki) ravaged the central province of Ha Tinh for hours, ripping the roofs off more than 1,000 homes in Loc Ha commune. Many residents, overwhelmed by the destruction, wept as they opened their doors after the storm.

Hanoi streets submerged, funeral car stuck as Storm Kajiki floods capital

Storm Kajiki (Typhoon No. 5) caused massive flooding across Hanoi on August 26, leaving nearly 40 locations submerged, traffic paralyzed, and daily life thrown into chaos.

Indian man crosses 4,000km to marry Vietnamese woman he met online

Overcoming cultural and geographical barriers, an Indian man and a Vietnamese woman from Ninh Binh have built a joyful marriage after years of long-distance love.

Patriotic T-shirt trend sweeps Vietnam before National Day

Ahead of the 80th National Day, Vietnamese people are embracing T-shirts with national symbols as a proud fashion statement.

Da Nang police bust tech loan shark ring using iCloud to trap borrowers

A loan shark ring exploited iPhone iCloud accounts to lock borrowers' devices and extort repayments at over 600% annual interest.