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Da Nang: Vendor fined after overcharging Lao tourists for grilled skewers

The local government in Da Nang has issued an administrative fine against a street vendor accused of overcharging a group of Lao tourists 760,000 VND (approximately USD 30) for several skewers.

Storm Wipha hits Hung Yen-Ninh Binh coast, rainfall shifts to central north

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall with intense winds, bringing widespread heavy rain to Thanh Hoa and Nghe An.

Restaurant owner spends $2,100 a day to shield from Typhoon Wipha

Ahead of Typhoon Wipha, a seafood restaurant owner uses industrial containers to block wind.

Oversleeping spares family from fatal boat disaster in Ha Long Bay

A young family missed the doomed Vinh Xanh 58 cruise by mere minutes after falling asleep - an accident that ended up saving their lives.

Beekeepers drive 1,500km to save hives from Typhoon Wipha

Facing severe weather, Ninh Binh locals load hundreds of beehives onto trucks bound for Dong Nai to protect their bees.

Bridge cable snaps in Dien Bien, car with 3 passengers falls into river

Rapid response teams saved all passengers after a suspension bridge failed in Dien Bien.

Face ID introduced at Da Nang airport

The central city’s international airport authority has introduced biometric technology on the VneID platform, Face ID, for all passengers with paperless aviation procedure.

Hanoi seeks price subsidies from EV firms for gasoline vehicle owners

Following the Prime Minister’s directive, Hanoi is planning to reduce gasoline and diesel-powered cars and motorbikes.

Vietnam sets up $394 million fund to tackle social housing shortage

Vietnam's government will establish a National Housing Fund with a three-year plan to double its charter capital, targeting social housing development and rental access.

Authorities crack down on unsafe tourist Jeeps and UAZ vehicles

The National Traffic Safety Committee has called on provincial and municipal Traffic Safety Boards to review and strictly handle violations involving Jeep and UAZ vehicles that do not meet safety regulations or legal requirements.

Van Don, Cat Bi airports temporarily closed due to Typhoon Wipha

In response to Typhoon Wipha, the Van Don international airport in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and the Cat Bi international airport in neighbouring Hai Phong city will be closed from 11 p.m. on July 21, to noon on July 22.

Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight schedules due to Typhoon Wipha

Vietnam Airlines has adjusted its flight schedules to ensure the safety of passengers and crew given the complicated developments of Typhoon Wipha, the third to hit the East Sea this year.

Typhoon Wipha to make landfall midday July 22 between Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa

Typhoon Wipha is forecast to strike the Vietnamese coast with strong winds and torrential rain, especially in northern and central provinces.

Storm Wipha to hit northern coast, Hanoi braces for strong winds

As Wipha makes landfall, Hanoi could face wind gusts up to level 8 and flash floods due to heavy rainfall.

Can HCM City go electric without harming 400,000 livelihoods?

Ride-hailing drivers in HCM City face income, legal, and infrastructure challenges in EV transition.

Storm Wipha threatens central Hanoi with serious street flooding

Torrential rains from Storm No. 3 are expected to flood many Hanoi streets, with water levels surpassing half a meter in some districts.

Red alert: Torrential rain, landslides expected from storm Wipha

Heavy downpours are forecast from the night of July 21 through the morning of July 22 as storm Wipha nears Vietnam’s northern coast.

Storm Wipha approaches: Category 10 winds near Quang Ninh and Hai Phong

Heavy rain and storm surges expected as Typhoon Wipha nears coast, posing flooding risks.

Authorities investigate claim of foreign tourist overcharged for hair braiding

Tuyen Quang officials are investigating claims of aggressive pricing toward foreign visitors at Tham Ma Slope.

Gas motorbikes to be banned in Hanoi: Where will millions of vehicles go?

From July 2026, Hanoi will begin banning gas-powered motorbikes in central districts, raising questions about what happens to millions of vehicles.