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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.

Six dead as violent thunderstorm devastates Ninh Binh

A deadly storm swept through Ninh Binh province early September 29, collapsing homes and leaving six people dead and many others injured.

Fishing boats sink during typhoon Bualoi, 9 crew members still missing

A sudden storm surge sank two boats in Quang Tri. Four men survived, but nine others remain missing as rescue teams race against time.

Rotating savings scheme collapses in HCMC, victims demand justice

With over 50 formal complaints filed, police are scrambling to document damages in one of the city’s largest suspected 'hụi' frauds.

Quang Ninh couple raises abandoned buffalo calf, treats it like their own child

Unable to find its owner, a couple in Quang Ninh decided to bring home a stray buffalo calf found in the forest, caring for it like their “beloved child”, feeding it with herbal remedies and fresh milk.

After lung surgery, man finds strength in work and fitness

After being diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer and having part of a lung removed, Nguyen Tien Phuc recovered well and still lives healthily after eight years.

Nghe An village turns field rat hunting into a thriving side business

Hunting field rats has become a lucrative side job for residents of Tho Bang village in Binh Minh commune, Nghe An province, with some earning over a million dong (more than $40) per night.

Four Vietnamese airports close temporarily as Typhoon Bualoi nears landfall

Vietnam's aviation authority suspends operations at major central airports to ensure safety amid the powerful storm.

Thousands of soldiers mobilized to help residents ahead of storm Bualoi

Military Region 5 is deploying massive forces and equipment to protect residents in storm-prone areas before Tropical Storm Bualoi makes landfall.

Hue City floods amid Typhoon Bualoi, missing person case reported

A woman was swept away during a city-wide evacuation in Hue, while authorities prepare to relocate thousands.

Vietnam braces for rare storm as Bualoi speeds toward coast

Unusually fast and powerful, Storm Bualoi is set to strike central Vietnam with high winds, torrential rain, and dangerous seas.

Typhoon Bualoi nears central Vietnam with winds up to level 13

Forecasters warn of high-impact storm as Typhoon Bualoi moves quickly toward the coast, expected to make landfall on the night of September 28.