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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As social insurance deadline looms, small-business owners voice concerns

From July 1, 2025, individual business owners will be required to pay compulsory social insurance. Many small businesses say they are worried about unstable income, increasing costs, and pressure from increasingly strict management regulations.

Da Nang hacker ring steals 21,000 global credit cards to scam Amazon

Operating from rented homes in Da Nang, the group used advanced tech to harvest and exploit thousands of foreign accounts.

Vietnam works to end child labour

Over the past decades, Vietnam has made strides in protecting children’s rights, especially efforts to reduce child labour, one of the most daunting challenges in developing countries.

Vietnam among world’s most food-self-sufficient nations: study

Vietnam’s strong performance is attributed to its robust agricultural sector, which maintains consistently high yields in key areas such as rice, fruit and vegetables, fishery products, meat, and starchy foodstuffs.

Deadly sinkhole search ends in Bac Kan due to worsening conditions

Bac Kan Province ceases rescue efforts as the area’s geological instability poses serious risks to personnel and shows no signs of improvement.

Da Nang floods overnight as Storm Wutip unleashes torrential rain

Heavy rainfall from Typhoon Wutip submerges Da Nang, forcing residents to evacuate in the middle of the night.

Storm Wutip’s reach extends to central Vietnam, heavy rains expected

Tropical storm Wutip stretches its left wing into central Vietnam, bringing intense rain and threatening maritime safety.

Women’s legacy in 100 years of Vietnam’s revolutionary press

At the national conference “Women with 100 years of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press,” experts explored the historical role of the press in promoting women’s movements from wartime to modernization and global integration.

Vietnam deploys rescue ship for fishing boat in distress amid storm

A fishing boat from Quang Nam Province broke down and was at risk of sinking during storm No. 1, prompting the Border Guard to dispatch a rescue vessel to the scene.