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Suspected food poisoning from bread in HCM City rises to 299 cases

Nearly 300 people have fallen ill after eating bread from two shops in Ho Chi Minh City, with dangerous bacteria now detected.

Police in HCM City help French national of Vietnamese descent find aunt

After more than 13 years of separation, a French citizen of Vietnamese descent has found his maternal aunt, thanks to the support of officers from Tan Thanh Ward Police in Ho Chi Minh City.

Classic rally cars roll into Ho Chi Minh City, begin Southeast Asian tour

A fleet of rare classic luxury cars from Russian collectors recently appeared in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the beginning of their journey through Cambodia and Laos before finishing in Hanoi.

Custom-fit policies key to closing ethnic poverty gaps

To effectively address urgent challenges facing vulnerable ethnic minorities, investment and support policies for the 2026–2030 period must be tailored to local conditions and accurately identify each group’s unique context.

School board dismisses chairman after viral video sparks outrage

To Hien Thanh High School’s governing board in Ninh Binh has decided to terminate the chairman’s position following a viral scandal.

First-ever lung transplant in southern Vietnam amid 72-hour surgical marathon

Doctors at Cho Ray Hospital complete two organ donation drives in 72 hours, marking a historic lung transplant and saving 12 lives across Vietnam.

Tragedy on wedding day: 23-year-old groom vanishes, suspected river jump

A 23-year-old groom in Ninh Binh is suspected of jumping into a river on the morning of his wedding day, leaving behind his motorbike and sandals on a bridge.

Suspected food poisoning in HCMC rises to 235 after eating banh mi

Hospitals across the city report rising numbers of patients with food poisoning symptoms as health officials launch a full investigation.

Vietnam to develop a world-class Olympic sports urban area

The Hanoi People's Committee has approved initial plans to build an Olympic-standard complex in the capital capable of hosting major international sporting events.

Over 500 fishing vessels in HCM City affected by VNPT tracking system outage

500 fishing vessels in HCM City have been affected after VNPT temporarily suspended the transmission and synchronisation of vessel monitoring system data from its network to the Directorate of Fisheries’ data centre on Nov. 7

HCM City unveils $370 mln canal dredging plan to tackle worsening floods

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a 9.2 trillion VND (370 million USD) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal, one of the city’s seven key drainage arteries, as flooding and pollution intensify across southern areas.

Vietnam’s health sector urges national stroke prevention strategy by 2035

Vietnam sees over 220,000 new stroke cases annually, yet prevention is accessible and cost-effective.

AI nearly killed two women after they followed ChatGPT’s advice

Patients stopped prescribed medications based on ChatGPT guidance, leading to severe complications.

School leader in viral ‘intimate office video’ under investigation

Ninh Binh authorities are verifying video clips of a school official caught in a compromising situation.

60-day drive to verify 8 million vehicle records begins in Hanoi

Starting today (November 10), Hanoi Police have launched a 60-day intensive campaign to review and clean vehicle registration and driver’s license data across the city.

Food poisoning linked to banh mi in HCMC rises to 171 cases

Multiple hospitals are treating patients, including a pregnant woman and severe Salmonella infections, after consuming banh mi from two vendors.

Landslides, floodwaters, and loss: 11 days of disaster in Vietnam

In just 11 days, residents of Vietnam’s central provinces battled two major floods and a powerful typhoon. Mountainous areas suffered severe landslides, resulting in widespread destruction.

A centuries-old shipwreck resurfaces off Hoi An coast after typhoon

After Typhoon No. 13, strong waves and coastal erosion caused the remains of an ancient shipwreck - believed to be a rare cultural treasure - long buried off the coast of Hoi An (Da Nang), to reappear during low tide.

Gasoline motorbike ban set for Hanoi’s inner city by 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, Hanoi plans to restrict gasoline-powered motorbikes in the Ring Road 1 area, with a roadmap to expand the ban to Ring Road 2 by 2028 and Ring Road 3 by 2030.

TikToker 'Du Bau Troi' arrested in HCM City for inciting regional division

Police detained Doan Quoc Viet for using TikTok to spread hate speech and insult communities, drawing strong backlash.