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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.

Giant winter melon village thrives in Gia Lai

A coastal village in Gia Lai grows winter melons up to 70 kg, blending heritage, agriculture, and tourism.

Mangrove honey harvest sustains livelihoods in Ninh Binh

Every year, when the vast mangrove forests in Xuan Thuy National Park, Ninh Binh, burst into bloom, locals transport thousands of beehives here to collect mangrove honey - often called the “honey of the sea.”

Hanoi to launch heritage-inspired double-decker train

Vietnam Railways Corporation has announced it will launch “The Hanoi Train” on August 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

Vietnam grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners

Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.

“I Love My Country” media campaign launched

Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.

Hanoi pilots electric bus route for sightseeing in city center

The new electric bus line will serve key attractions in Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh districts until the end of 2025.

Vietnam shifts to citizen ID for all social insurance procedures

Starting August 1, citizen ID numbers will serve as the official ID for social insurance, marking a milestone in administrative modernization.