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School leader in viral ‘intimate office video’ under investigation

Ninh Binh authorities are verifying video clips of a school official caught in a compromising situation.

60-day drive to verify 8 million vehicle records begins in Hanoi

Starting today (November 10), Hanoi Police have launched a 60-day intensive campaign to review and clean vehicle registration and driver’s license data across the city.

Food poisoning linked to banh mi in HCMC rises to 171 cases

Multiple hospitals are treating patients, including a pregnant woman and severe Salmonella infections, after consuming banh mi from two vendors.

Landslides, floodwaters, and loss: 11 days of disaster in Vietnam

In just 11 days, residents of Vietnam’s central provinces battled two major floods and a powerful typhoon. Mountainous areas suffered severe landslides, resulting in widespread destruction.

A centuries-old shipwreck resurfaces off Hoi An coast after typhoon

After Typhoon No. 13, strong waves and coastal erosion caused the remains of an ancient shipwreck - believed to be a rare cultural treasure - long buried off the coast of Hoi An (Da Nang), to reappear during low tide.

Gasoline motorbike ban set for Hanoi’s inner city by 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, Hanoi plans to restrict gasoline-powered motorbikes in the Ring Road 1 area, with a roadmap to expand the ban to Ring Road 2 by 2028 and Ring Road 3 by 2030.

TikToker 'Du Bau Troi' arrested in HCM City for inciting regional division

Police detained Doan Quoc Viet for using TikTok to spread hate speech and insult communities, drawing strong backlash.

Hanoi's drainage system outdated, can only handle 310mm rain over 2 days

Hanoi's drainage system is still being improved according to the 2013 plan, calculated for 310mm rain over two days, while actual rainfall reached 500mm in less than a day, causing widespread flooding, according to the Ministry of Construction (MOC).

Typhoon Kalmaegi damages over 26,470 houses and causes extensive losses

As of 8:00 on November 8, Typhoon Kalmaegi and its circulation had pulled down 245 houses and damaged or unroofed 26,226 others, an increase of 8,664 compared to the previous day.

Mild earthquakes recorded in three regions of Vietnam

A series of mild earthquakes were recorded in the northern, central and central highland regions of Vietnam over the past two days, rattling residents in Son La, Hue and Quang Ngai but causing no damage.

The counterfeit cosmetics empire unraveling across Vietnam

Authorities have busted multiple large-scale operations producing and selling fake cosmetics worth millions, including a high-profile case involving a singer's husband.

Two student deaths prompt crackdown on school violence in Thanh Hoa

Authorities respond to deadly bullying incidents with stronger school safety policies.

Hanoi launches comprehensive crime prevention strategy

The Hanoi People’s Committee has launched a comprehensive plan to strengthen crime prevention efforts, particularly in response to a recent administrative restructuring involving two-tier local governance and reorganization of commune-level units.

Foreign suspect arrested in Hanoi for mobile network impersonation scam

Authorities in Hanoi have arrested a foreign national for using a fake mobile base station (BTS) to access mobile networks and distribute fraudulent messages impersonating Vietcombank in a scam operation.

Foreign tourist in Sa Pa survives heart attack thanks to Bach Mai doctors

A female tourist suffered a severe heart attack while visiting Sa Pa and was admitted to emergency care in Lao Cai in critical respiratory distress. She was later transferred to Bach Mai Hospital for life-saving treatment.

Vietnam enforces penalties for overburdening children with schoolwork

A new Vietnamese decree prohibits excessive academic pressure at home, with fines ranging from $200 to $400 for violators.

Kalmaegi leaves Quang Ngai coast in ruins after deadly night surge

After Typhoon Kalmaegi passed, residents of Sa Huynh coastal area (Quang Ngai Province) returned home in tears. Entire neighborhoods lay in ruins, homes and shops reduced to rubble, and belongings swept away by the waves overnight.

Typhoon Kalmaegi cuts Vietnam’s key rail and highway routes

Railways collapsed and highways flooded as Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc in central Vietnam, stranding thousands of travelers.

Phu Tho bridge under investigation after steel core exposed

Phu Tho police have launched a criminal investigation into violations linked to the Song Lo bridge project, after structural degradation exposed rusting steel cores.

Vietnam’s flooding crisis reveals flaws in urban planning and infrastructure

The government and global experts stress digital tools, real-time weather systems, and urban resilience for climate change adaptation.