Society

Starting a business from loofah creates livelihoods for women in mountainous areas

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From the loofah fruits that missed the harvest season in the fields, Ms. Xa Thi Nga (born in 1990, Muong ethnicity, Phu Tho) cherished a big dream of turning seemingly useless things into environmentally friendly consumer products.

Unusual heavy hail, experts warn of extreme weather

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Since the beginning of the year, many northern mountainous provinces such as Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Thai Nguyen... have continuously experienced hailstorms accompanied by thunderstorms, causing great property damage.

Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on May 3rd

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Many hydropower reservoirs across the country are at lower levels than normal water levels, and power plants are mainly operating for power generation.

Southern region has places above 36 degrees Celsius, forecast time to end widespread hot weather

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Forecast for today May 3rd, the South continues to be hot, with some places above 36 degrees Celsius; from May 4th, the possibility of widespread hot weather will end.

Water level of some hydropower reservoirs in the North on May 3rd

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Hydropower reservoirs in the Northern region are generally lower than the normal water level, the inflow is not large, mainly serving power generation.

Da Nang organizes fireworks displays on New Year's Eve at 6 locations

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Da Nang will organize fireworks displays on New Year's Eve of the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo 2026 at 6 locations, with a display time of 15 minutes.

Peaceful Tet returns to Hue people after natural disaster

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HUE - People celebrating Tet for the first time in a new, solid and safe house, ending a series of days of anxiety after the natural disaster and opening up hope for a warm spring.

Salavan Provincial Police wishes Tet to Hue City Border Guards

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HUE - On the occasion of the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, the Salavan Provincial Police Delegation (Laos) visited and wished Tet to the Border Guard Command of Hue City.

X-ray takes 6 minutes to pay: Vietnam Social Security responds

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Vietnam Social Security responded to information that a X-ray scan must take 6 minutes, and a heart ultrasound scan must take 30 minutes to be reimbursed by health insurance.

Dismantling toll station T3 on National Highway 51 section through Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Due to no longer collecting tolls and affecting traffic, the Department of Construction has organized the dismantling of toll station T3 on National Highway 51, expected to take place in 8 days.

The accident killed 1 traffic police officer and 1 civilian on the spot in Thai Nguyen

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Thai Nguyen - Truck causes accident near traffic police station on duty, killing 2 people.

Quang Ninh opens temporary landfill to receive 19,000 tons of waste

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Quang Ninh - Thong Nhat commune will invest nearly 20 billion VND to build landfills for domestic waste for some communes and wards of Ha Long city and old Cam Pha.

Passenger transport enters peak season to serve Lunar New Year

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Passenger transport enters the peak of the 2026 Lunar New Year. Bus stations and train stations increase trips, maintain fares, and ensure safety to serve people returning home for Tet.

Maintaining peace on river routes during Tet

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Unlike on roads, waterway traffic activities are often quiet during Tet. However, the traffic police force is still not negligent for a second to ensure security and order, traffic safety, and maintain peace in river wharves.

House fire in Ho Chi Minh City, many properties burned down

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Ho Chi Minh City - Early in the morning of February 4, a fire broke out at a house on inter-hamlet 2-3-4 street, Vinh Loc commune, causing many assets in the house to be burned down.

Party cell secretary brings Party resolutions into life in border areas

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Amidst the rugged rocky terrain, dispersed population and still difficult life on the Cao Bang border line, bringing the Party's resolution into life is not only a political requirement, but also a measure of the capacity, bravery and responsibility of the contingent of cadres.

Subjects eligible for direct payment of pension and March allowance at home from February 9th

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Dong Thap Provincial Social Insurance will pay pensions and monthly allowances for March to many subjects directly at home from February 9.

Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on February 4th

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The water level in many large hydropower reservoirs across the country is maintaining close to the normal level, and the inflow to the reservoir is at an average level.

Dismantling toll station T3 on National Highway 51, section through Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Toll station T3 on National Highway 51 was dismantled by the Department of Construction in coordination with units and functional forces within 8 days.

Water levels of hydropower reservoirs in the North on February 4

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The water level of hydropower reservoirs in the North is operated flexibly according to weather developments, ensuring safety for the downstream area.