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Airlines, railways ramp up services ahead of National Day

In addition to increasing flights on high-demand routes, especially those to and from Hanoi around the holiday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has instructed carriers to strictly comply with domestic air transport pricing regulations.

Five million children suffer from vision problems due to bad habits

Nearly 5 million school-aged children in Vietnam are living with refractive errors, mostly nearsightedness, with higher rates in big cities compared to rural areas.

Heart-pounding rescue saves 22-year-old man from scam den in Cambodia

Trapped in a Cambodian scam den, Ro Mah Giu from Gia Lai endured constant abuse and was sold between companies. But after months in what was a living hell, Giu was rescued by authorities.

Unexpected flood leaves foreign tourists in awe of Hanoi’s people

Many foreign tourists were stunned by the heavy rainfall and deep flooding in Hanoi on the morning of August 26, caused by the effects of Typhoon No. 5.

Flash floods devastate Lang Son, isolate villages and destroy roads

Torrential rains triggered by Storm Kajiki have caused widespread flooding and landslides across mountainous districts in Lang Son Province, severely damaging infrastructure and cutting off access to multiple residential areas.

Hanoians line streets for hours in rain to watch parade rehearsal

Hundreds gather early along Hanoi's streets despite the weather to secure spots for tonight’s military parade rehearsal.

Hanoi apartments submerged as residents struggle with severe flooding

Heavy rain turns Ecohome complexes into isolated “islands,” stranding cars and families.

American suspect arrested after stealing $31,000 in gold from Da Nang store

Vietnamese police captured a U.S. citizen accused of robbing a PNJ jewelry store in Da Nang, making off with gold worth over $30,000.

Parents overwhelmed by costly, wasteful school uniforms: readers share feedback

As the new school year approaches, school uniforms continue to be a hot topic, with parents concerned not only about the financial burden but also about the practicality of frequent, large-scale purchases and constant design changes.

System failure causes long delays at Tan Son Nhat airport

Hundreds of passengers were stranded at Tan Son Nhat Airport after a system outage at the international departure terminal caused hours-long delays.

Tremors in Hanoi as 3.6-magnitude quake hits Phu Tho

An earthquake struck Phu Tho on the evening of August 26, sending light tremors through Hanoi and prompting widespread social media reaction.

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.