Society

Working in the flood center of Lam Dong

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The two historic floods at the end of 2025 in the eastern region of Lam Dong not only disrupted the lives of thousands of people but also posed special challenges for reporters working at the scene.

Green values from things that seem to be discarded

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In 2024, at the Workers' Forum for the Environment organized by Lao Dong Newspaper, hangers and potted plants made from milk cartons attracted the attention of many participants.

Thinh Long beach is bustling again, sea tourism is flourishing

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Ninh Binh - Thinh Long beach is recovering in the summer of 2026, creating momentum for local sea tourism to develop.

The trillion-dong road connecting the Northwest is about to reach the finish line after many years of construction

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The road connecting traffic to the northern mountainous provinces, Lao Cai - Lai Chau section, is entering the final sprint phase to open to traffic on June 30.

Remembering the days of keeping the news in the "sea of water

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More than 8 months after the historic flood caused by the circulation of storm No. 11, many houses in the flood centers of Huu Lung, Van Nham, Yen Binh (Lang Son province) have been rebuilt. But for people and reporters who were present at the flood center in October 2025, memories of the days when water flooded roofs, cries for help at night, and schoolyards covered in mud are still intact.

12 people isolated in the middle of the acacia forest, one person died due to severe flood

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Quang Ngai - A group of 12 workers who went to harvest glue for hire in Khanh Hoa were isolated by floods and had been lacking food for many days. One person died due to being swept away.

Khanh Hoa bans traffic on Ngoc Hoi roundabout, limits load on bridge

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Khanh Hoa - Many vehicles and people flocked to Ngoc Hoi roundabout, the authorities announced a ban on traffic on the route to ensure safety.

Floods killed 19 people, Dak Lak declares emergency situation in 40 localities

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Dak Lak - Floods in the locality have killed 19 people and left 6 people missing. The province has declared a natural disaster emergency in 40 communes and wards.

Helicopters ready to bring food to people in flooded areas in Khanh Hoa

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Khanh Hoa - The working group of the Ministry of National Defense and Military Region 5 inspected the helicopter at Brigade 954, ready to take off to bring food to people in flooded areas.

Air pollution and green transportation solutions for the future

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In the Resolution on socio-economic development 2026 voted by the National Assembly, with over 90.5% of delegates in favor, the Government was assigned to develop a project to handle air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2026, and at the same time adjust the roadmap for applying emission standards for motorbikes and cars.

The water channel into Cai Lan Deepwater Port is heavily silted

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For 6 years without dredging, although ship owners, cargo owners, and port owners have repeatedly petitioned and flowed into Cai Lan Deepwater Port, Quang Ninh province, which was heavily silted up, affecting loading and unloading activities.

Police use drones to rescue people whose boat capsized in flooded areas

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Dak Lak - The authorities promptly used drones to save the life of a person trapped in a flooded area.

Walking on the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay Expressway, a man died after colliding with a truck

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Lam Dong - A man walked on the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay Expressway and died after colliding with a truck.

Police denied rumors of lobster divers dying from sunfuric acid spills into the sea

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Dak Lak - The police have clarified that the rumor that a lobster diver died due to sunfuric acid leaked into the sea is untrue.

150m long cracked hill, Da Nang mountainous areas urgently evacuate people due to landslide risk

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Da Nang urgently evacuated people in Dac Pring commune, due to a cracked hill threatening residential areas.

The North-South railway was severely eroded, the railway was hanging after prolonged heavy rain in Khanh Hoa

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Khanh Hoa - Prolonged heavy rain caused a section of the North-South railway in the Nha Trang - Cay Cay section to erode nearly 10m deep, causing the railway to be suspended.

The working convoy of the Dak Lak Provincial Party Committee helps block waves, leading people through floods

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Dak Lak - The working group of Dak Lak Provincial Party Committee vehicles has set up a long line to cover and support people to overcome the fast-flowing floodwaters.

10,117 test takers are supported to install VNeTraffic, and can receive an electronic driver's license after 2 hours

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Hanoi - The Traffic Police force has supported 10,117 candidates taking the driving license test to install the VNeTraffic application.

Dams in Gia Lai still release floodwaters to bring water levels back to normal

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Gia Lai - The water flow to reservoirs continues to be discharged with flood regulation by the hour to bring the water level back to normal.

The Department of Roads guides travel on National Highway 1 in flooded areas

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Currently, many sections on National Highway 1 are deeply flooded, the Department of Roads guides how to travel.