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Rooftop sleep in flood-hit Nghe An captures the nation’s heartbreak

As floods submerged entire communities in Nghe An, images of families sleeping on rooftops stirred nationwide sympathy.

Two dead as tornado devastates residential area in Hung Yen

A powerful tornado tore through Thai Thuy commune in Hung Yen, killing two and injuring eleven others. Footage shows roofs torn off and furniture hurled by fierce winds.

Heavy rain and risks of flash floods persist across northern and central Vietnam

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Vietnam on October 1, with authorities warning of high risks of flash floods, landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

AI-traffic cameras on roads to act as ‘patrol officers’: MPS

A representative from the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said the department is collecting images and data to train AI systems to detect traffic violations.

China’s dam release has minimal impact on northern Vietnam floods

China’s Malutang hydropower dam began releasing water, but Vietnamese authorities confirmed the discharge had little effect on current floods in the Lo and Gam Rivers.

Buffalo meat at Do Son festival fetches $200/kg, buyers still rush in

Despite record-high prices, festivalgoers at the Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival eagerly buy meat from defeated buffaloes.

Typhoon No. 10: Soldiers ‘become genies’ to save homes in Da Nang

Border guards and villagers in Da Nang joined forces to move six houses intact, saving property and securing shelter for families after Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi).

Heavy rain paralyzes Hanoi, flooding streets and halting traffic

Key intersections in Hanoi are submerged in nearly a meter of water as the capital is battered by non-stop rain.

Vietnam among fastest at cutting poverty, but gaps remain in remote regions

Vietnam prepares new poverty standards amid challenges in remote and ethnic regions.

Ancient bonsai trio in Ninh Binh valued at $1 million

A collector in Ninh Binh has turned down a million-dollar offer for his rare set of three century-old bonsai trees, citing their unmatched artistry.

Authorities seize $2 million and 20 properties in Hiup fake milk scandal

Police have cracked down on Z Holding’s production of counterfeit Hiup milk, seizing assets and arresting suspects in a case that shook the food industry.

Typhoon Bualoi aftermath shuts down schools across multiple provinces

Widespread flooding and heavy rain force millions of students to stay home, as schools prioritize safety and shift to online learning.

Storm Bualoi's 12-hour rampage leaves trail of destruction across Vietnam

Storm Bualoi battered central and northern Vietnam with rare intensity and duration, triggering floods, tornadoes, and deadly winds.

Foreigners escape injury as landslide hits Sa Pa highway

A sudden landslide occurred on National Highway 4D, near the O Quy Ho Pass in Sa Pa Ward, Lao Cai Province, sending debris from the upper slope crashing down onto the road. Several cars were damaged, with mud and rocks flooding into their interiors.

Why tornadoes hit northern Vietnam repeatedly after storm Bualoi

Storm Bualoi triggered a series of tornadoes across northern Vietnam. Experts explain why these violent whirlwinds formed after the storm passed.

Breached dike forces 200 soldiers to work overnight in storm-hit Thanh Hoa

Over 1,500 meters of dike were overwhelmed as Storm Bualoi and rising tides hit Hoat Giang. Soldiers and locals raced through the night to prevent disaster.

Vietnam to move all international flights to Long Thanh Airport by 2030

The Civil Aviation Authority has proposed shifting all international air traffic to Long Thanh Airport post-2030 in a two-phase plan.

Typhoon Bualoi rips through central Vietnam, leaving destruction in its wake

Ferocious winds and rain from Typhoon Bualoi devastated central Vietnam, destroying homes, uprooting trees, and forcing mass evacuations.

Eight fishermen missing after boat loses contact off Gia Lai

A fishing vessel with eight crew members vanished 147 nautical miles from Quy Nhon, prompting urgent search efforts.

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).