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Da Nang braces for Typhoon Fengshen with levees and evacuations

Da Nang residents are scrambling to prepare for Typhoon Fengshen (Storm No. 12), which is forecast to bring days of torrential rain and strong winds. The city has urged people to stock up on food supplies for at least three days.

HCM City speeds up key road projects, targets traffic relief by Lunar New Year

HCM City has announced an all-out campaign to resolve 336 traffic congestion hotspots ahead of the Lunar New Year. The city will implement both infrastructure and administrative solutions to reduce traffic jams, particularly at major urban gateways.

Ngan 98’s safe yields 80 land deeds, cash, cars amid fake food probe

Ngan 98 under investigation for counterfeit food production; assets seized during house raid.

Fake Wagyu beef, fake Lavie water: Hanoi busts massive food fraud rings

Two elaborate food fraud operations involving counterfeit premium beef and bottled water have been exposed in Hanoi, shocking consumers with the scale and sophistication of the deception.

Bac Ninh declares state of emergency over critical dyke failures

The People’s Committee of Bac Ninh Province has officially declared a state of emergency following a series of serious dyke-related incidents along the Cau, Thuong, and Ca Lo river systems.

Police join hands with tech firms and creators to combat digital scams

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security launches a nationwide campaign against online fraud.

HCMC woman regrets losing brother on Mid-Autumn night for 50 years

The siblings’ story eventually had a happy ending: the sister finally met her lost younger brother again thanks to a letter from her mother.

Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo leave 80 dead, cause massive destruction

Within just a short span, Vietnam was battered by two devastating storms - Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No. 10) and Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) - leaving over 80 people dead or missing, damaging nearly 200,000 homes, and flooding 87,000 hectares of crops.

Military helicopters airlift food to flood-isolated villages in Lang Son

Two special helicopter missions delivered 5 tons of aid to communities cut off by rising floodwaters.

Flash floods hit Thai Nguyen, residents cry for help overnight

Sudden floods in Thai Nguyen left homes submerged and residents trapped, sparking a wave of urgent rescue pleas on social media.

Hanoi prepares to close roads if floods exceed 30cm

Hanoi authorities will close roads and reroute traffic in flooded areas as part of a new emergency response plan for Typhoon Matmo.

HCM City launches child counseling, service office

Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children.

Why Hanoi sinks after every storm: Expert breaks it down

Constant flooding highlights Hanoi’s fragile infrastructure and the urgent need for long-overdue urban drainage upgrades.

Flood crisis in Bac Ninh and Lao Cai triggers urgent government response

Floodwaters from the Cau and Thuong rivers in Bac Ninh have receded slowly, leaving thousands of households still isolated. The Chairman of the Bac Ninh People’s Committee visited the scene to inspect the situation and direct response efforts.

Politburo orders urgent response to storm No. 11 after deadly storm No. 10

The Politburo has urgently directed all relevant agencies to prepare for storm No. 11, Matmo, forecast to hit Vietnam by the end of this week. Local authorities are instructed to develop contingency plans for food and essential supplies.

Vietnam crafts a global identity with new media strategy

A new strategy aims to position Vietnam as a modern, responsible, and culturally rich nation on the international stage.

Vietnam boosts health insurance subsidy, easing burden on students

Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, tens of millions of students across Vietnam will pay less for health insurance after the government increased its subsidy rate from 30% to 50%.

Dong Nai requests $1.12 billion for Cat Lai Bridge and key road projects

The province seeks central funding for major transport infrastructure to boost regional connectivity and ease traffic in southern Vietnam.

Blood reserves at alarming low, patients anxiously wait for every drop

Many hospitals in the Mekong Delta are facing a critical blood shortage. Medical staff are deeply concerned, as patients wait desperately for every drop of blood.

Hanoi announces extensive road closures for September 2 parade

Traffic police release full schedule and affected streets for National Day celebrations.