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Warning to provinces and cities about thunderstorms, with very heavy rain in some places over 100mm

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The meteorological agency warns that in the afternoon and night of May 16, the Central Highlands region will have heavy to very heavy rain in some places over 100mm.

2 projects worth more than 16,000 billion VND in Ho Chi Minh City entangled with land for 132 households

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Ho Chi Minh City - 2 canal and ditch renovation projects with a total investment of more than 16,000 billion VND are facing difficulties due to site clearance issues for 132 households, affecting construction progress.

Bus catches fire fiercely on the streets of Hanoi

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Hanoi - On the morning of May 16, bus route 03A caught fire fiercely on Ly Thuong Kiet street.

Steps to switch from gasoline to electric vehicles at Green Transit Day 2026 in Hanoi

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Hanoi - At Green Transit Day 2026, people are guided on the steps to check and value old gasoline cars and receive incentives when switching to electric cars.

Forecast of rain and thunderstorms in the North, ending intense heat

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According to the meteorological agency, it is forecast that from the evening of May 16, there is a possibility of showers and scattered thunderstorms in the North; the heat wave in this area is likely to end from May 17.

On the 6th day of Tet, Dai Ngai ferry and National Highway 1 are jammed, people wait for hours

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On the 6th day of Tet, many ferry terminals and sections on National Highway 1 through Can Tho City were congested due to people going to temples at the beginning of the year, simultaneously returning to work.

Rampant tomato throwing market for good luck at the beginning of the year

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Thanh Hoa - At the market, young people carry tomatoes in their hands, throwing them at each other wildly to pray for good luck at the beginning of the new year.

Bac Ninh reviews projects being implemented outside dikes and riverbanks

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Bac Ninh - The Provincial People's Committee has just issued a document requesting to focus on reviewing investment projects being implemented outside dikes and riverbanks.

Dinh Khao ferry operates throughout the last day of Tet holiday

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Vinh Long - On the last day of the Tet holiday, the traffic volume through Dinh Khao ferry increased sharply but still traveled quickly, without prolonged congestion.

Peach blossoms show off their colors, warming the spring in the highlands of Quang Tri

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Quang Tri - The pink peach blossoms blooming in mountainous communes have warmed the spring days and sent a belief in a peaceful and prosperous new year.

Hot weather gradually narrowing in the South

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According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, hot weather is widespread in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces and cities.

Man making a living by Thac Ba Lake saves 6 people in boat capsizing

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Lao Cai - After a collision at night on Thac Ba Lake, Mr. Son did not hesitate to start the boat engine, rushed to the scene and successively rescued 6 people.

Moment of life and death in the boat capsizing incident in the middle of the night on Thac Ba Lake

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Lao Cai - Amidst the freezing cold water and chaotic cries for help after the ship capsized, a man tried to swim in despair, watching his loved one sink before his eyes.

On the last day of Tet holiday, the gateway to Hanoi and bus stations began to become crowded again

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Hanoi - On the last day of the Tet holiday, more people returned to the Capital, causing traffic volume on routes and passenger volume at bus stations to increase.

Vieng market is about to open, small traders brave the rain to sell goods

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Ninh Binh - Despite the rainy weather, many small traders still arrived early, urgently displaying and transporting goods to be on time for the Viềng fair opening.

Chain collision between 3 cars on highway in Ha Tinh

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Ha Tinh - A chain collision between 3 cars on the Vung Ang - Bung expressway caused traffic congestion.

Hanoi drizzles on the last day of Tet holiday, people have to change their entertainment plans

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Hanoi - On the 6th day of Tet, drizzle appeared in many areas and affected spring travel and outdoor activities of people.

Early pension benefits if employees are HIV-infected due to occupational accidents

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Usually, employees will receive a pension when they reach the age. However, if employees are infected with HIV due to occupational accidents, they will receive an early pension.

20 frogman commandos from Hai Phong go to Thac Ba Lake to search for missing persons in ship capsizing

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Lao Cai - Brigade 126 has mobilized 20 frogman commandos from Hai Phong to Thac Ba Lake to search for missing victims in the passenger ship capsizing incident.

Passenger car carrying 21 people loses brakes, plunges into hillside in Sa Pa

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Lao Cai - A passenger car carrying 21 people visiting Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Sa Pa suddenly lost control and plunged into a negative slope.