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Heavy rains damage rice crop in Mekong Delta

Farmers in the Mekong Delta are having difficulty harvesting their early summer-autumn rice and protect young rice plants since heavy rains have inundated many fields.

HCM City airport faces safety threats from lasers, drones

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City is facing significant aviation safety concerns due to incidents involving drones and lasers directed at aircraft cockpits during critical flight phases, airport authorities warn.

HCM City expels two foreigners for graffiti on public property

Two foreign nationals found guilty of vandalism in Ho Chi Minh City have been deported, reflecting the city's commitment to maintaining public order and cleanliness.

103-year-old Heroic Mother’s endless tears and hope

Despite more than half a century passing since the war, 103-year-old Ngo Thi Lang still sheds tears, holding onto the hope of finding her son’s grave to rest in peace.

Cam Ranh to be an economic – logistics centre of Khánh Hoà

Cam Ranh is in a strategic location in terms of national defence and security and will be connected to an airport urban area in plans for the development orientation of Khánh Hoà through to 2030.

A nephew’s dedication: 14 years of paying respect to a war hero

For the past 14 years, Mr. Pham Duy Tri, born in 1954 and a native of Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province, has traveled hundreds of kilometers to light incense at his uncle’s grave in Ham Rong Martyrs Cemetery.

40,000 messages of condolence flood in for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

As the nation bids farewell to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, an overwhelming wave of grief and remembrance flows from over 40,000 messages in the electronic condolence book on VietNamNet.

Across VN, citizens mourn Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong through live broadcasts

The State Funeral for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was followed by millions across Vietnam, who watched the proceedings on television and through various media platforms, mourning the passing of a leader who had a profound impact on the nation.

Former FLC Chairman faces 24-26 year prison sentence

In a significant legal development, the prosecutor has recommended a prison sentence of 24-26 years for the former Chairman of FLC Group, Trinh Van Quyet. The charges include fraud and market manipulation, underscoring the gravity of the case.

Mourning for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong reflects true public sentiment

Joining the mourning crowd at the National Funeral Hall, historian Duong Trung Quoc reflected on the profound respect and love the people have shown for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Over 38,000 mourners pay respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in HCMC

On the first day of national mourning, more than 38,000 people visited the Reunification Hall in HCM City to pay their respects to Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong. The overwhelming turnout prompted city officials to extend visiting hours until 11 PM.

Fire ravages electric tourist cars in Hoi An, 21 vehicles destroyed

In the early hours of July 26, a significant fire engulfed a parking lot in Hoi An, burning 21 electric tourist vehicles to the ground. This incident marks the second electric vehicle fire in the city within a short span of three months.

Mourners travel long distances to honor General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

The passing of Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong has prompted an outpouring of grief from across the world. Mourners from distant places like Belarus and Kon Tum traveled to Hanoi, waiting hours to pay their final respects at the National Funeral Hall.

A lesson in respect: Children accompany parents to General Secretary's memorial

Many families brought their young children to the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi to pay their respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. They aimed to instill in their children a sense of gratitude and historical awareness.

'Paradise' villas in Hanoi turn into nightmare after heavy rain

Heavy rains over July 23-24 have left the Nam An Khanh Urban Area in Hoai Duc, Hanoi, under water. The once idyllic residential zone now faces severe flooding, leaving residents grappling with submerged roads and inundated homes.

Thousands wait overnight to bid farewell to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

As night fell on July 25, the streets near Hanoi's Tran Thanh Tong Funeral Hall were filled with thousands of mourners. People waited patiently, some without even having dinner, to pay tribute to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong one last time.

Over 36,000 pay respects to General Secretary at hometown memorial

By 18:30 July 25, more than 36,000 people had gathered in Lai Da Village, Dong Hoi Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, to pay their respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Dien Bien flash floods: Hundreds of homes damaged, villagers in sock

In a catastrophic turn of events, Muong Pon 1 village in Dien Bien province has been left in ruins after flash floods ravaged the area overnight.

Japan to sponsor over 28 million USD for Can Tho city's smart city project

The People’s Committee of Can Tho on July 24 held a working session with Fujitsu Limited of Japan on a project on providing technical support for the locality, aiming to build a smart city model through digital transformation in land management.

PM urges prompt actions to settle consequences of storm Prapiroon

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 24 asked ministries, agencies and localities to focus on settling the consequences of storm Prapiroon – the second of its kind that to hit Vietnam this year.