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Vietnamese students inspired to rebuild after storm devastation

In just two months, four consecutive storms submerged rural areas in floodwaters. Yet amid the devastation, Vietnamese communities have risen again - stronger, united, and more compassionate.

Vietnamese grandmother’s hospital note to husband melts hearts online

An 80-year-old woman’s love letter before a hospital visit proves that true love lasts a lifetime.

2026 Lunar New Year holiday to span nine days

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a nine-day holiday for the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s largest traditional celebration.

Floods, storms leave tens of thousands without power in northern localities

Major national highways have reopened following severe flooding in northern Vietnam, but power outages and property damage persist in several provinces.

State reserves released to aid northern provinces in flood recovery

The Ministry of Finance has decided to allocate supplies from the national reserves to support the northern provinces of Cao Bang and Lang Son in addressing the aftermath of recent flooding.

VN-Cuba network launched for agricultural biotechnology, natural healthcare

The Vietnam–Cuba agricultural biotechnology and natural health network, an initiative by the Vietnamese Green Economics Institute, has recently been launched in Havana, Cuba.

After the flood: Cao Bang races to rebuild shattered lives

Cao Bang is reeling from back-to-back storms that triggered the worst floods in nearly 40 years, leaving widespread destruction and despair.

Rising from the floodwaters

The 11th storm may not have been the most powerful, but the devastation it left behind in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, and Cao Bang has pushed people beyond the limits of their endurance.

A new chapter: Vietnam Buddhism embraces art to awaken compassion

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha partners with national arts associations to promote Buddhist values through literature, music, and the arts - creating a lasting cultural legacy.

Heartbreaking lion dance at boy’s grave brings millions to tears online

Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a father in Gia Lai invites a lion dance troupe to perform in front of his late son's grave - a heartfelt tribute that has moved millions online.

Nhat Tan peach orchards devastated by floods, farmers brace for Tet loss

After floodwaters from the Red River receded, Hanoi's famed Nhat Tan peach-growing village was left devastated. Thousands of peach trees lay buried in thick mud, wilted and lifeless after days underwater.

Campaign launched to protect children in cyberspace

Vietnam’s Digital Trust Alliance (DTA) on October 10 launched the “Not Alone” campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at protecting children and young people from online risks and building a safer, more humane digital environment.

HCM City’s AI cameras detect 3,400 traffic violations

Currently, HCM City operates 530 surveillance cameras in central areas, nine automated speed cameras, 31 AI-enabled cameras at intersections and 47 cameras funded by the Ministry of Public Security.

Three storms in two weeks: Vietnam braces for more extreme weather

Within just two weeks, three consecutive storms have severely impacted northern and central Vietnam. Experts warn that in the coming month, another 1–2 storms may hit land, with natural disasters becoming increasingly unpredictable and intense.

Post-storm floods damage nearly 1,600 houses in northern localities

Thai Nguyen province is the hardest-hit locality with losses valued at 4 trillion VND, followed by Cao Bang with 2 trillion VND and Lang Son with 1.05 trillion VND.

Additional 400 billion VND earmarked for flood-hit provinces’ recovery

As much as 250 billion VND will be allocated to Thai Nguyen while Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Ninh will receive 50 billion VND each to address urgent needs and support post-flood recovery.

Flood cleanup overwhelms Thai Nguyen as residents battle mud and debris

After the historic floods, Thai Nguyen locals face the daunting task of clearing thousands of tons of mud and trash. Homes are damaged, and the roads remain nearly impassable.

A father's flood rescue shows Vietnam the true meaning of parental love

Video of a 68-year-old Vietnamese father braving floodwaters to reach his daughter goes viral, capturing hearts across the country.

Ho Chi Minh City starts work on $45mil. children's center in Thu Thiem

Set to finish by 2028, the modern 10-story facility will provide learning, arts, and sports spaces for millions of city youth.

Deadly house fire claims five lives in Hanoi’s Van Mieu neighborhood

A fire in a four-story house in Van Mieu ward, Hanoi, left five family members dead, highlighting challenges in fire access and prevention in tight urban spaces.