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At least 9 survivors of Ha Long boat tragedy receiving hospital care

Following the deadly boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay, nine injured victims are being treated at local hospitals in Quang Ninh.

Quang Ninh boat capsizes with 53 onboard, 34 confirmed dead

A sudden storm capsized a tourist boat in Ha Long Bay on July 19, leaving dozens dead and missing. Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha is directing the search on site.

Australian wows with Quang Nam-accented Vietnamese in viral videos

“At first, I thought he didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently. It turned out he spoke with a central region accent; the one who didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently was me,” said an online commenter, laughing.

Hanoi spends over 14.6 million USD on inner-city flooding prevention

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved an investment project worth 383 billion VND (14.63 million USD) to prevent local flooding in some areas in the inner city.

Legal awareness contest for Vietnamese community in Japan launched

A legal knowledge contest for the Vietnamese community in Japan was launched in Tokyo on July 18.

Level-2 digital ID accounts ease access for foreigners

At the headquarters of the provincial Immigration Management Department, a steady stream of foreigners has arrived in recent days to apply for level-2 digital identification.

Vietnamese, Thai journalists enhance collaboration

A delegation from the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) led by its Vice President Tran Trong Dung is paying a visit to Thailand from July 16 to 20 at an invitation of the Thai Journalists Association.

PM urged drastic solutions to African swine fever outbreaks

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive demanding stronger and more coordinated measures to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), as Vietnam faces a resurgence of the deadly livestock disease in several localities.

Vietnam to waive tuition for public school students from 2025–2026

New resolution ensures free tuition for public schools and support for private school students nationwide.

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, pioneer of Vietnamese surgery, passes away

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, co-founder of Vietnam’s urology and andrology field, passed away at 102, leaving behind a lasting legacy in medical education and practice.

Lien Khuong Airport to close in March 2026 for major upgrades

Lam Dong's key airport will shut down after Lunar New Year 2026 for renovations to meet growing travel demand.

Vietnamese minimalist icon Le Thiet Cuong passes away at 63

Celebrated minimalist artist Le Thiet Cuong passed away at 6:55 PM on July 17 after a period of battling cancer. He was 63 years old.

HCM City considers EV loans as it eyes full electric transition

City proposes to replace all gas-powered bikes by 2029, offering tax breaks and loan programs.

Gia Binh airport upgrade to ease Noi Bai load, reach 50 million passengers

Vietnam adjusts national airport plan to include Gia Binh, aiming to ease Noi Bai’s load by 2030.

HCM City–Long Thanh Expressway faces partial closures for repairs

A key section of the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway will be partially closed for maintenance until mid-August, as authorities carry out structural repairs and upgrades to the route’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

Military, police forces join first rehearsal for 80th National Day celebration

Vietnam’s military and police forces conducted a comprehensive joint rehearsal at National Military Training Centre No. 4 on July 17 in preparation for the grand celebration marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Spouses of ABAC III delegates captivated by Lan Ha Bay

The trip was a valuable opportunity for the guests to explore the natural landscape and heritage value of the trans-provincial world natural heritage site, Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago.

Traffic police to issue violation notices to drivers within 2 hours

The police have announced a plan to intensify camera-based enforcement and notify vehicle owners of violations in no more than two hours. While applauding the decision, many drivers are concerned about technical errors and lack of feedback channels.

How has Hanoi prepared for the gasoline-powered motorcycle ban?

To reduce traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Hanoi is implementing a roadmap to restrict and eventually ban gasoline-powered motorcycles, initially within Ring Road 1 by mid-2026.

Maggots found in Da Nang hamburger horrify local customer

A woman in Da Nang found maggots in her half-eaten hamburger, sparking outrage and prompting an official food safety inspection.