Bus ridership in Ho Chi Minh City has surged since free fares were introduced on 134 routes more than a month ago, encouraging more residents to turn to public transport.

Eight mass graves containing the remains of war martyrs have been uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, as search teams continue efforts to recover and identify remains of fallen soldiers.

The 32nd Our Lady of La Vang Pilgrimage opened in Quang Tri Province on August 13, beginning three days of religious and cultural activities at one of Vietnam's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites.

Three illuminated kites flying about 400 meters above the ground were mistaken for drones near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, prompting a temporary halt to takeoffs and landings and affecting 21 flights.

Vietnamese authorities have uncovered 1.193 tons of elephant ivory and nearly 80kg of animal bones concealed in specially modified timber crates inside three containers shipped from the Republic of Congo to Quy Nhon Port.

Seven Red River bridge projects have received all land within their designated boundaries as Hanoi targets completion around July 2027.

In its initial phase, the office will focus on providing psychological support for children and families facing difficulties, while gradually expanding its network of experts and support services.

The impact of two drone sightings at Tan Son Nhat stretched far beyond the airport, triggering airborne holding, diversions and departure delays affecting 73 flights.

HCM City will integrate IoT sensors and smart monitoring into transport infrastructure to improve traffic safety and detect violations.

A tourist escaped injury after a passing train struck her phone on Hanoi’s Train Street, prompting authorities to penalize a cafe owner and step up safety enforcement.

From 11:14am to 12:14pm UTC, equivalent to 6:14pm to 7:14pm local time, take-offs and landings at Tan Son Nhat International Airport were temporarily restricted due to the sighting of a UAV near an air route.

The pressure to succeed at work while caring for children, parents and the household is leaving many women exhausted without realizing they have crossed their limits.

Electric three-wheelers could soon be tested in Vietnam for waste collection, deliveries and firefighting support under a proposal from the Ministry of Public Security.

The Ho Chi Minh City Command says a recovery team has found 11 more sets of remains of fallen soldiers in a second burial trench at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the total recovered to 256, along with 151 sets of artifacts.

A social media feud that began with a dispute over charitable donations escalated into confrontational livestreams, a disturbance at a factory and criminal proceedings against three well-known online personalities in northern Vietnam.

An earthquake struck Cao Bang at 2:39am on August 9, with residents in the province’s most populous ward and nearby communes reporting noticeable tremors.

The Ho Chi Minh City Command said 18 more sets of fallen soldiers’ remains and 14 groups of accompanying artifacts had been uncovered during the continued excavation of a second burial trench at Le Thi Rieng Park.

One month into its low-emission zone pilot, Hanoi says 10,200 charging ports can serve around 130,000 electric cars, nearly twice the 71,900 currently on its roads.

Associate Professor Dr. Ha Dinh Duc, widely known as Vietnam’s “turtle expert”, died on the morning of August 7 at the age of 87.

Over 40 youth-led initiatives were showcased at an event marking International Youth Day 2026 in Hanoi on August 9.