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Water levels of hydropower reservoirs in the North on February 17

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Hydropower reservoirs in the Northern region are generally below normal water levels, some reservoirs are operating for power generation with significant discharge flow.

Hanoi Police simultaneously check alcohol concentration from the 1st day of Tet

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Hanoi Police simultaneously launched a campaign to check alcohol concentration, strictly handle violations, and ensure traffic safety on the morning of the 1st day of Binh Ngo Tet 2026.

Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on February 17

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Water levels at many hydropower reservoirs across the country continue to fluctuate around the average level.

Many cases of alcohol concentration violations after drinking beer to celebrate Tet

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Ho Chi Minh City - Many cases of alcohol concentration violations on the 1st day of Tet have been recorded and fined by Ho Chi Minh City traffic police.

Southern weather maintains strong sunshine in the coming days

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According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, in the coming days, the weather will maintain strong sunshine.

Many students violate traffic safety in Quang Tri

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Quang Tri - Faced with the increasing number of students violating traffic laws, schools and traffic police have increased inspection, propaganda and handling.

Truck lost control and plunged into a 100m deep ravine, driver died in cabin

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Lao Cai - A truck carrying ginger suddenly lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on National Highway 4D, passing through Pha Long commune, killing the driver.

Investigation into the case of a man's body floating on a landscape lake in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - The body of a man has just been discovered floating on a landscape lake in the center of Krong No commune.

Forecast of areas with tropical depressions of level 8 in the next 24 hours

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According to the meteorological agency, in the next 24 hours, the tropical depression (weakened from storm No. 15) is forecast to enter the Dak Lak - Khanh Hoa sea area.

Khanh Hoa discovers facility to slaughter hundreds of dead pigs to bring to the market

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Khanh Hoa - Commune police discovered a facility that slaughtered a large number of dead pigs and pigs suspected of being sick to bring to the market for consumption.

Air pollution in Hanoi is increasing

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In recent days, Hanoi has recorded air quality at bad to very bad levels, at one point ranking 2nd in the world in terms of pollution.

Minimum salary increase from 2026, minimum social insurance contribution rate changes

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From January 1, 2026, when the regional minimum wage is increased, the salary used as the basis for compulsory social insurance contributions will also increase according to the law.

Water levels of hydroelectric reservoirs in the North on December 2

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Hydropower reservoirs in the North are flexibly operated according to flood developments, ensuring safety for downstream areas.

Some sections of National Highway 13 in the North of Ho Chi Minh City have been expanded to 8 lanes

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HCMC - Many sections on National Highway 13 in the North of HCMC through Binh Duong area have previously been expanded to 8 lanes.

Coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City caught fire, customers fled

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HCMC - A fire broke out at a coffee shop in Binh Tan ward, causing dozens of customers to panic and run outside.

Unfinished construction road, people suffer to travel when it rains

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The nearly 100 billion VND road project has been under construction for nearly 2 years, causing people in Thuong Ninh and Nhu Xuan communes, Thanh Hoa province to travel in muddy, dusty and dangerous conditions.

Soldiers return to the village, rebuild houses with people after the fierce flood in Dak Lak

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Dak Lak - After the fierce flood, people in Hoa Thinh commune are gradually stabilizing their lives, repairing their houses and restoring production with the timely support of the army.

Some households deliberately encroach, do not hand over land for the construction of the 2.5 belt road in Hanoi

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Hanoi - Some households deliberately re-encroach on the site and refuse to hand over the site to the contractor for the Ring Road 2.5 project.

Air pollution remains high, Hanoi is in the top 10 most polluted cities in the world

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Hanoi - On the morning of December 2, Hanoi was in the top 10 most polluted cities in the world.

Collision between tractor-trailer and refrigerated truck, Vinh Hao - Phan Thiet expressway temporarily closed in one direction

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Lam Dong - The collision between a tractor-trailer and a refrigerated truck on the Vinh Hao - Phan Thiet expressway caused this section of road to be temporarily blocked.