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MOH proposes considering assault on doctors as resisting public officials

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan believes it is necessary to add regulations treating acts of violence or assault on medical staff while on duty as resisting public officials.

Vietnam resolves to promote gender equality through legal reform: report

The Government has shown unwavering determination in promoting equal rights between women and men through the improvement of its legal system, according a report launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the UN Women in Hanoi on October 31.

Floods damage over 4,800ha of crops in central Vietnam

The disasters have so far left 24 dead or missing, and injured 34 others.

Historic flood leaves Hoi An buried in trash and mud

Floodwaters have receded in Hoi An, revealing a devastated ancient town buried in trash and sludge after record-breaking rainfall.

Over 22,000 flood-hit people evacuated to safety

The floods in central Vietnam have claimed 16 lives or left people missing: nine dead (Hue 1, Da Nang 7, Lam Dong 1), seven missing (Quang Tri 2, Hue 1, Da Nang 4), and 15 injured in Da Nang.

VN allocates $13.2 million in emergency relief for flood-hit central provinces

PM Pham Minh Chinh has approved a 350 billion VND (13.2 million USD) emergency relief package for Hue City and the central provinces of Quang Tri and Quang Ngai to recover from recent flood damage.

Efforts urged to clean up To Lich river, improve air quality in Hanoi by 2026

The National Assembly yesterday discussed a report from the thematic supervision team on the implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection since the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection took effect.

Da Nang woman carves out success with handcrafted wooden masterpieces

With 15 years of experience, Le Thi Ha transforms wood into artworks that fetch premium prices, defying the male-dominated nature of the craft.

Four decades of poverty reduction in VN: bold action to leave no one behind

Since the launch of its Doi moi (Renewal), Vietnam has achieved a “miracle” in poverty reduction, lifting tens of millions out of hunger and helping them secure stable livelihoods.

Diabetes threatens eyesight of millions in Vietnam

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to one-third of diabetes patients develop diabetic retinopathy, putting millions at risk of blindness due to complications of the disease.

Gold smuggling kingpin faces prosecution over $49 million trafficking case

Tran Thi Hoan, 40, from Lao Cai province, has been identified as the ringleader of two large-scale operations that smuggled over 546 kilograms of gold, valued at more than USD 49 million, from China into Vietnam.

Hanoi and HCM City stuck in outdated flood models, experts warn

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City’s anti-flood systems can no longer keep pace with rapid urban growth and climate change. Experts call for adaptive, flexible approaches.

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.