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Vietnam sets four-day holiday and grand firework plans for New Year 2026

For New Year’s 2026, civil servants and public employees in Vietnam will enjoy a four-day break from Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4.

Vietnam PM calls for day-care model to support aging population

Vietnam introduces “morning pick-up, evening return” model to care for seniors at local level.

Early warning: A crucial defence against identity theft, credit fraud

The Vietnam Credit Information Joint Stock Company (PCB) has developed the ID365 solution, aimed at helping customers detect early signs of fraudulent loan applications.

Christmas rush boosts Catholic vestment workshops in Ninh Binh

As Christmas nears, Catholic garment makers in Xuan Hung village work around the clock to meet soaring demand for ceremonial attire.

Vietnam targets 5,000km of expressway by 2030

The last five years have marked a turning point for Vietnam’s expressway network, as the country is set to achieve its target of 3,000km by the end of the year and moves steadily towards a 5,000km target by 2030.

Student deaths expose serious gaps in school violence prevention

A number of student deaths after minor disputes have occurred in many provinces this year. Some of the conflicts that led to violence stemmed from a teasing remark or a brief argument in class.

Senior official extends Christmas greetings to religious communities in HCM City

Head of Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission visits Catholic and Protestant leaders, sharing hopes for unity and national development in 2026.

Aviation authority issues storm alert, airlines adjust schedules

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent alert as typhoon Kalmaegi is approaches, warning that eight airports across the central region may face direct impacts.

Heavy downpours, floods leave 37 dead, five missing

Heavy rains and floods had caused 37 deaths, and left five missing and 78 injured across the country as of 8:30 on November 3, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.

PM requests swift action to address flood aftermath in central region

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 2 signed an official dispatch urging ministries, agencies, and localities to promptly address the aftermath of recent floods in central Vietnam.

Candle-lighting ceremony held in Laos to pray for Vietnamese flood victims

A prayer and candle-lighting ceremony was held on November 1 at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane to pray for communities affected by recent storms and floods in Vietnam’s northern and central provinces.

Central Vietnam braces for floods as new storm nears East Sea

Floods in Central Vietnam remain complex and unpredictable, with a high possibility of prolongation. A new tropical storm is forecast to enter the East Sea on November 5, directly affecting areas from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa.

A journey through Vietnam’s highlands: Culture in every breath

The northern highlands offer a portrait of Vietnam’s soul - where tradition and nature coexist in perfect harmony.

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.