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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.

Vietnam deploys troops, food aid and aircraft to fight Typhoon Kajiki’s impact

The Ministry of Defense has deployed massive manpower, equipment, and emergency supplies as Typhoon Kajiki ravages central provinces.

Kajiki storm batters Vietnam: One dead, 30,000 evacuated

Storm Kajiki leaves one dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced across Nghe An and Ha Tinh.

Typhoon Kajiki grounds 65 flights on August 25

Typhoon Kajiki disrupted air travel in central Vietnam on August 25, forcing the cancellation of 35 flights and the rerouting of 30 others, according to the Civil Defence Command under the Ministry of Construction.

Department of State Reserves stays full alert in face of Typhoon Kajiki

Department of State Reserves has issued a dispatch to its sub-departments nationwide instructing them to remain on full alert in response to Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm arising in the East Sea so far this year.

Train services suspended on Hanoi-Vinh and Hanoi-HCMC routes due to storm

Typhoon Kajiki forces the suspension of multiple train routes across northern and central Vietnam for safety reasons.

Hanoi offers free fares on 130 bus routes, metro lines from Aug.30 – Sept.2

Bus operators in the capital and the Hanoi Metro One Member Limited Liability Company will provide free rides for residents and visitors during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

Vietnam's population at crossroads: Act now or shrink later

With fertility rates dropping, Vietnam is rolling out pro-natalist strategies to protect its future workforce and economic stability.

Ho Chi Minh City glows in red as youth mark National Day with joy

The city is blanketed in flags and patriotic décor as young people celebrate the 80th National Day with pride and enthusiasm.

Hanoi’s timeless beauty and modern skyline shine under flying flags

Aerial images from today’s flight rehearsal reveal the capital’s blend of heritage sites and towering modernity ahead of National Day.