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Flooding issues plaguing Hanoi & HCM City cannot be immediately solved

Experts said that climate change was becoming more and more complex and flooding in large cities was occurring more frequently, both in the rainy and dry seasons.

Typhoon Yagi killed 318 people, damage reaches $3.3 billion

Preliminary estimates place the total economic damage caused by the typhoon at over VNĐ81 trillion (equivalent to nearly US$3.3 billion), which is double the estimate reported on September 15.

Residents relocated in wake of deadly landslide incident in Hà Giang Province

A passenger car, two trucks, three cars and many motorbikes were pushed down the slope by thousands of cubic metres of rocks and soil.

National ceremony to mark Hanoi’s 70th Liberation Day slated for October 10

A grand ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024) will be held at the National Convention Centre on October 10 with the participation of about 3,000 delegates.

Quang Ninh tourist boat owners await salvage of vessels submerged after typhoon

The aftermath of Typhoon Yagi has left numerous tourist boats in Ha Long submerged, causing mounting concerns among owners about the escalating damages and the slow pace of salvage efforts.

Investigation underway after stage collapse at Miss Cosmo 2024 in HCM City

Authorities are currently investigating a serious incident where the stage lighting system collapsed during the setup for the Miss Cosmo 2024 beauty pageant at the Phu Tho Gymnasium in District 11, HCM City, resulting in one technician being injured.

Three people dead and missing after severe landslide in Ha Giang

A tragic landslide on National Route 2, passing through Bac Quang district in Ha Giang, has resulted in one confirmed fatality and two missing persons.

Top legislator attends second mock session of Children’s National Assembly

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 29 attended the second mock session of the "Children’s NA" initiative, which brought together 306 young delegates from 63 provinces and cities across the country.

Belgian son-in-law loves Vietnam, but is not a fan of pho

Pim Gilles Felix Pluut, a man from Belgium, loves many traditional Vietnamese dishes but pho, which is favored by most expats, is not one of his favorites.

Economic toll from Typhoon Yagi tops $3.4 billion

The recent havoc wreaked by Typhoon Yagi has resulted in estimated economic damages of 81.503 trillion VND (nearly $3.4 billion) across affected regions, with updates still forthcoming as assessments continue.

UN Vesak Day 2025 in Vietnam to welcome delegates from 80 countries

The United Nations Day of Vesak 2025 in Vietnam is expected to attract around 2,000 participants, including 1,000 international delegates from 80 countries.

Investigation requested into foreign residency in social housing projects

Responding to media reports, the Ministry of Construction has asked Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces to clarify the situation concerning foreigners residing in social housing projects, an arrangement meant for local low-income workers.

Over 100,000 trees downed in Hanoi due to Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi has left a trail of destruction in Hanoi, with over 100,000 trees downed, causing significant economic and agricultural losses estimated at 2.287 trillion VND.

Ho Chi Minh City Police seize nearly one ton of drugs in nine months

Ho Chi Minh City Police have successfully uncovered and seized nearly one ton of drugs across 2,430 cases in the year's first nine months, marking a substantial increase in drug-related enforcement activities.

Ink shortages cause delays for thousands of driver's licenses across provinces

A severe shortage of printing ink and protective film has led to substantial delays in the issuance of driver's licenses across several provinces in southwestern Vietnam, leaving many residents without crucial legal documentation.

Coach Kim Sang-sik donates VND100 million for Yagi recovery efforts

Head coach of the Vietnam national football team Kim Sang-sik has presented a sum of VND100 million to Tam Long Viet Fund in support of people in areas affected by typhoon Yagi.

Da Nang – Bangkok flight undergoes strict security checks due to bomb threat

A Thai Vietjet flight from Da Nang to Bangkok underwent strict security checks on September 26 after a passenger spread a bomb threat on the plane.

VN Urban Environment Magazine’s Vice Chief Editor arrested for extortion

Thai Binh police have launched an investigation into the Vietnam Urban Environment Magazine, arresting key figures in connection with an extortion case under the Penal Code.

Vietnamese woman brings the taste of home to Zanzibar’s shores

Nguyen Thi Kim Anh, the only Vietnamese living on Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, has introduced her homeland's cuisine to the island, delighting locals and tourists alike.

Quang Ninh mobilizes rapid reconstruction after devastating Typhoon Yagi

After suffering 24.223 trillion VND ($1 billion) in damage from Typhoon Yagi, Quang Ninh province is spearheading its own rapid reconstruction, even passing on Central Government aid to other regions.