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Residents postpone building plans as underground-space policy remains incomplete

Many households in HCM City have had to postpone their plans to build homes with basements for the last year because licensing has been suspended.

Hanoi sets stage for smart traffic solutions with new monitoring system

The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed a 392 billion VND investment in an Intelligent Transport System, including the installation of 600 traffic monitoring cameras across the city from 2025 to 2027.

Dang Bich Ha, esteemed historian and wife of General Vo Nguyen Giap, dies at 96

Vo Hong Nam, son of General Vo Nguyen Giap and Mrs. Dang Bich Ha, announced that his mother passed away at 12:50am on September 17.

HCMC's Ring Road 4 to be presented to NA, cost estimated at $5.6bil

The upcoming Ring Road 4 project, estimated at 136,000 billion VND ($5.67 billion), is set to be submitted to the National Assembly in October 2024.

Proposed 9-day Tet Holiday in 2025 awaits government approval

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has proposed a 9-day holiday for the Lunar New Year 2025, providing civil servants and public employees with an extended break to celebrate with their families.

Over 300 fires occurred in August nationwide

The number of fires in August increased by seven, but the number of deaths decreased by 18, injuries fell by seven and property damage was reduced by VNĐ400 million,compared to July.

Students donate to storm and flood victims during Mid-Autumn Festival

Activities though modest and budget-friendly, were rich in meaning, fostering solidarity and compassion while teaching students important lessons about kindness and giving back to the community.

Victims of typhoon in need of rice, fish sauce, salt, toothpaste, washing powder

Agencies are saying aid needs to be specific and people in Bảo Yên District in the Lào Cai northern mountainous province, really need fish sauce, salt, toothpaste, laundry detergent and rice.

VN farmers to get support to recover from typhoon: Deputy Minister

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development suggested the Government issue a resolution on supporting farmers to recover production as Typhoon Yagi has left devastation for the livestock, fishery and poultry sectors.

Auto repair shops in Quang Ninh and Nam Dinh overwhelmed after Typhoon Yagi

After Typhoon Yagi battered Quang Ninh and Nam Dinh, local auto repair shops are working around the clock to fix storm-related damage to vehicles, but demand continues to outpace capacity.

Fishing boat capsizes off South Korea’s coast: 3 Vietnamese fishermen survive

A fishing boat capsized near Gunsan, South Korea, resulting in three fatalities, but three Vietnamese fishermen were rescued safely, according to the South Korean Coast Guard.

Global aid reaches $22 million to help Vietnam recover from storm Yagi

As of September 16, international support for Vietnam has surpassed $22 million, with contributions from 20 countries and organizations to aid recovery efforts following Typhoon Yagi.

Typhoon Yagi tragedy: Over 50 students and teachers dead in Vietnam

More than 50 students and teachers have lost their lives due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, as the Ministry of Education and Training reports severe damage across northern Vietnam.

Vietnam receives more relief aid from international organisations

A number of foreign governments and international organisations have quickly sent emergency aid in support of northern Vietnamese localities as they strive to overcome the consequences of super typhoon Yagi.

30,000 remain evacuated in Hanoi as flooding persists after typhoon Yagi

Floodwaters caused by Typhoon Yagi have left 30,000 people still displaced in Hanoi, even as water levels in the Red, Da, and Duong Rivers begin to recede.

Hanoi paralyzed by severe flooding following torrential rain

Severe flooding hit Hanoi after heavy rain overnight, causing deep water levels and widespread traffic disruptions, especially on key roads and highways.

After darkest night comes bravery and resilience

This photo essay covers the bravery of the people who worked tirelessly during the storm to protect the lives of the people in places where the typhoon and the floods that followed ravaged.

Plans of Phu Quoc Airport capacity expansion by 2050 proposed

According to the plans, Phu Quoc International Airport will be expanded, increasing its capacity to approximately to 18 million passengers per year by 2050.

About $118.3 million needed to repair national highways damaged by typhoon

The Ministry of Transport (MoT) estimates that about VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$118.3 million) is needed to repair highways from Thanh Hoá central province to the northern provinces.

Number of dead and missing from typhoon decreased to 330

According to updates from the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), the mountainous province Lào Cai remains the hardest-hit locality, with 151 people dead or missing.