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Hanoi to support low-income residents in replacing high-emission motorbikes

The Hanoi People's Committee has instructed relevant departments and agencies to urgently implement the roadmap for applying the national technical regulation on emissions for motorcycles and mopeds used in road traffic.

VietNamNet pays tribute to war heroes and families in Vi Xuyen

VietNamNet joined Tuyen Quang authorities on July 25 to honor war veterans, martyrs' relatives and beneficiary families in the historic border area of Vi Xuyen.

300-year-old mussel trade sustains families along Vietnam's La River

Dependent on the river's currents and the weather, a 300-year-old mussel trade continues to support hundreds of households in Ha Tinh Province.

Landslides cut off roads in Lai Chau after prolonged rain

Floodwaters again poured into Muong Than on July 24 as heavy rain caused landslides and traffic disruptions on major roads in Lai Chau province.

International students join Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 green summer campaign

A total of 93 international students are joining young Vietnamese volunteers in the 33rd Green Summer Volunteer Campaign in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026, contributing to community projects while fostering friendship and cultural exchanges.

Hanoi, northern localities on alert as heavy rain returns

Hanoi and 14 other northern provinces and cities are on high alert ahead of a fresh spell of heavy rain forecast for July 23–25, as authorities race to prevent further flooding, flash floods and landslides after recent deadly weather.

Forty Vietnamese arrested in Laos over online fraud operation

Vietnamese police have dismantled an alleged cross-border online fraud network operating in Bokeo Province, Laos, following a joint investigation with Lao authorities that resulted in the arrest of 40 Vietnamese suspects.

Vietnam braces for prolonged heat, drought under El Nino 2026-2027

A medium-to-strong El Nino is forecast to affect Vietnam through 2027, with potentially severe consequences for rainfall, river flows, agriculture and water supplies.

Foreign expert in Vietnam wins record Vietlott jackpot

A South Korean expert working for a foreign-invested company in Bac Ninh has won a Vietlott Jackpot worth nearly US$4 million, marking the largest lottery prize ever claimed by a foreign national in Vietnam.

Border guards seize 15,200 drug pills, heroin in major trafficking bust

Border guards in Nghe An, working with other law enforcement agencies, have dismantled a major cross-border drug trafficking ring, arresting two suspects and seizing 15,200 synthetic drug pills and one brick of heroin under Case NA 126.3.

Inside the DNA mission identifying Vietnam's unknown fallen soldiers

Every bone and tooth recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park undergoes a meticulous DNA sampling process, offering renewed hope of identifying Vietnamese soldiers who have remained unknown for nearly six decades.

Northern Vietnam floods leave eight dead or missing, losses top $19m

Northern Vietnam continues to grapple with the aftermath of deadly floods that triggered widespread landslides and infrastructure damage.

Vietnam issues adenovirus warning as child cases rise

Vietnam's Disease Prevention Department under the Ministry of Health has issued recommendations to help the public protect themselves against adenovirus following an increase in reported infections.

How DNA technology is helping name Vietnam's unidentified martyrs

Modern genetic science is transforming Vietnam's efforts to identify fallen soldiers, bringing closure to families through advanced DNA analysis.

Vietnam charges captain over illegal cross-border fishing

A captain from An Giang Province has been arrested as Vietnam intensifies efforts to combat illegal fishing and lift the European Commission's IUU "yellow card."

Floods, landslides wreak havoc on northern mountainous region

Torrential rains, floods and landslides have left four people dead, four others missing, and nine injured in Lai Chau province while property damage been reported in a number of mountainous northern areas.

Deadly flash floods tear through Son La and Lai Chau

Powerful flash floods and landslides have swept through Son La and Lai Chau provinces in northern Vietnam, destroying homes, washing away vehicles and other property, killing at least one person and leaving several others missing.

New traffic rules bring peace of mind to Vietnam’s pickup drivers

Decree 241, which took effect on July 1, allows pickup trucks to be treated like passenger cars in traffic.

Search uncovers additional soldiers' remains at Ho Chi Minh City park

Search teams have recovered 20 more sets of soldiers' remains at a park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total found in just over a week to 95.

Three publishing officials charged in expanded investigation

Hanoi police have charged three officials from the Writers' Association Publishing House in connection with the editing and publication of the book Chuyen voi Thanh - Loi ke moi ve anh sang (Conversations with Thanh - A New Account of the Light).