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Vietnamese women abroad unite to affirm cultural values in digital era

A forum in Hungary brought together over 300 delegates to celebrate and empower Vietnamese women across Europe.

Vietnamese language proficiency exam in Japan sees record participation

The 8th Vietnamese language proficiency exam took place on June 15 at the Japan College of Foreign Languages in Tokyo. It featured six levels, from the introductory Pre-Level 6 up to Level 1.

No-fly, restricted zones for unmanned aircraft announced

From June 15, information on no-fly and restricted zones UAVs and other flying craft in Vietnam's airspace is available on the ministry's portal at http://cambay.mod.gov.vn.

Lao Cai authorities face scrutiny over decade-old unpaid business debts

After a decade of waiting, a small business owner says local officials still haven't paid their bills.

Police clear Hanoi’s Train Street cafés after near-tragic train incident

Tourists were escorted away after a man nearly fell under a passing train while filming.

Inside Vietnam’s photojournalism arms race: DSLR vs. mirrorless

Photojournalists invest hundreds of millions of dong in camera gear to stay competitive in the digital age.

Unprecedented June floods hit central Vietnam as storm tracks defy norms

Storm Wutip triggered rare mid-year floods and record rainfall across central Vietnam, defying seasonal expectations.

Former Thanh Hoa vice chairman indicted over FLC project violations

Nguyen Duc Quyen and three others face legal action over land management irregularities tied to a high-profile FLC development.

Close call: Western tourist nearly hit by train at Hanoi’s rail café street

A video has gone viral on social media showing a foreign male tourist narrowly avoiding being run over by a train while distractedly filming on Hanoi’s popular trackside café street.

Saved in Vietnam: Polish tourist survives near-fatal aortic rupture

A Polish traveler was rushed to Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital with a deadly aneurysm and survived thanks to a high-stakes emergency surgery.

40,000 to join Vietnam’s National Day celebration in Ba Dinh Square

With 40,000 expected participants, the capital is setting the stage for a landmark celebration on September 2.

Health Ministry condemns improper disposal of recalled drugs in Da Nang

Health Ministry clarifies legal procedures after banned medicine found at Da Nang landfill.

Rainbow-colored sun halo appears in HCM City skies

A vibrant, multicolored ring encircling the sun stunned people in downtown Saigon, with many stopping to admire and photograph the phenomenon.

Quang Binh dam collapses amid storm, flood risk rises

Heavy rain from Storm No. 1 (Wutip) causes a 15m breach at Da Lam dam; emergency response underway.

Tragic loss of life from fires shows urgent need for better safety measures

Recent severe fires breaking out at night have claimed numerous lives, with victims unable to escape in time. These tragedies continue to highlight the danger of fire safety risks in residential areas, particularly in homes combined with businesses.

HCM City to spotlight heritage with $2M lighting upgrade

The city will illuminate iconic structures like Ben Thanh Market and Mong Bridge to highlight cultural heritage and attract tourism.

Hoi An hit by rare summer flood, streets deserted and shops shuttered

Heavy rain and hydropower discharges inundate central Vietnam’s ancient town in mid-June.

Storm-triggered landslide topples house, floods crops in Quang Tri

Torrential rains from Storm Wutip caused landslides, property loss, and widespread crop flooding in central Vietnam.

Four Chinese nationals pepper-sprayed a driver and stole his car in Thanh Hoa.

Thanh Hoa police arrested four Chinese nationals who used pepper spray to steal a vehicle from a ride-hailing driver on a local expressway.

Nearly 70 tons of illegal animal meat seized in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City’s economic police division has uncovered nearly 70 tons of animal organs and meat with unclear origin, following inspections of two businesses and one individual suspected of violating food safety regulations.