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Extreme flooding in Ho Chi Minh City: Experts uncover the root causes

Despite billions invested, HCM City continues to face record-breaking floods, with experts pointing to subsidence and outdated infrastructure.

Torrential rains flood railway in Khanh Hoa, halting trains with 800 passengers

Prolonged heavy rains have submerged railway tracks in Khanh Hoa province, forcing multiple passenger trains carrying about 800 travelers to stop for hours while authorities worked to clear the route and ensure safety.

Hue braces for its fourth consecutive flood as sirens echo across the city

Floodwaters rose rapidly in Hue, submerging streets and prompting school closures and mass evacuations.

Bridge collapse in Quang Ngai leaves over 1,200 residents stranded

Torrential floodwaters have swept away the Nuoc Bao Bridge in Son Ha Commune (Quang Ngai), severing a critical transportation route and leaving more than 1,200 people completely isolated.

Landslide disaster on Vietnam’s Khanh Le Pass leaves 6 dead, 2 still trapped

A 40-seat coach was buried by boulders on Khanh Le Pass. Two bodies remain trapped in the wreckage.

Vaccination is key solution to a healthy life expectancy

Although vaccines are considered the “golden shield” for the elderly, adult vaccination rates in Vietnam remain low due to several barriers.

Northern Vietnam’s largest airport begins early construction

Gia Binh Airport, set to surpass even Noi Bai in scale, has begun land clearance and early-stage groundwork.

HCM City to break ground on 1.8-billion-USD Metro Line 2 in early 2026

HCM City plans to break ground on Metro Line 2 in January 2026 after securing new fast-track approvals for the project. The 11-km line is expected to take nearly five years to build and enter service around 2030.

Lai Chau’s criminal police rise as national heroes through fearless justice

From tracking down a notorious super-thief in just 14 days to crossing borders to dismantle a fraud ring in Cambodia, Lai Chau’s criminal police force has built a legacy of heroism from one of the country’s most challenging security zones.

Indian man travels 3,000km to marry Vietnamese woman 16 years younger

Drawn to her strength and resilience, an Indian man fell in love with a single mother in Vietnam and journeyed over 3,000 kilometers to propose marriage.

An innocent “feeling lonely” text can lead students into online scam traps

A seemingly harmless message like “I just moved to the city, feeling lonely, can we be friends?” can be a sophisticated trap that many students fall for.

NA deputies inspect Song Lo Bridge, fault legal gaps for poor quality

The Song Lo Bridge project is a typical example of why it is necessary to review regulations to avoid legal loopholes about construction quality, acceptance, and inspection processes.

Top scam ringleader Le Khac Ngo extradited to Vietnam from the Philippines

Vietnamese authorities have arrested and are extraditing Le Khac Ngo, known as Mr Hunter, a key suspect in a $200 million international financial scam. The crackdown marks the first complete takedown of a tech-based transnational fraud ring by VN.

Phu Tho man breaks victims' bones for insurance scam worth over USD 240,000

Using his medical background, the suspect sedated victims and fractured their bones to mimic real-life accidents and claim payouts.

Quang Ninh approves free school milk program through 2030

The People's Council of Quang Ninh Province has passed a resolution approving a new policy to provide free milk to preschool and primary school students across the province from now until the end of 2030.

Vietnam, Cambodia conduct joint military medical drill for disaster response

Military medical forces from Vietnam and Cambodia conducted a joint search-and-rescue and disaster response drill this week, including helicopter deployment and casualty evacuation simulations.

Two students beaten to death, educators ring red alert about school violence

Several serious cases of school violence occurred within a short period, causing severe injuries and deaths. When conflicts arise, students increasingly see violence as a “normal way to solve problems.”

High-profile gambling trial ends with sentences for 141 defendants

After an extended period of deliberation, the Hanoi People's Court on November 12 announced sentences for 141 defendants involved in the $106 million gambling case centered around Pullman Hotel.

Brothers reunite after 40 years apart in emotional TV reunion

Under pressure from his uncle, Mr. Bui Viet Trung was forced to abandon his younger brother at a hospital. For over 40 years, he lived in guilt and anguish - until the day they reunited in tears on the program As if we had never been apart.

4.8 magnitude quake hits Laos, mild tremors felt across Hanoi

In the late hours of November 12, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Laos, with tremors clearly felt by many residents in central Hanoi.