Society
Many Hanoi residents feel tremors from earthquakes in China
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The Institute of Geophysics said that at about 8:44 pm on May 18, an earthquake magnitude 5.2 occurred in Liuzhou, Guangxi province (China).
First-season heavy rain in Lao Cai causes localized flooding, police issue urgent warning
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Lao Cai - Functional forces have just issued an urgent warning after the deep flooding in Km9 area in Yen Binh commune due to heavy rain.
Hanoi traffic police show clip of accident to warn drivers
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Hanoi - Traffic police forces show real traffic accident clips to drivers and transport businesses to warn of risks and raise awareness.
Railway safety violations in Hanoi reduced by more than 80% after increasing fines
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Decree 81/2026/ND-CP strongly increasing penalties for railway violations has initially been effective, and the number of violations in Hanoi has decreased significantly.
More than 300 students at the driving training and testing center in Vinh Long are weary of waiting for the exam
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Vinh Long - Minh Man Driving Training and Testing Center is slow to organize the motorcycle driving test, causing 329 students to wait, waste time, and affect work.
Lao Cai strictly prohibits "running for positions and power" in the political system
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Lao Cai - The Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee has just issued Regulations on controlling power and preventing and combating corruption and negativity in personnel work.
Today, the National Assembly's resolution on the establishment of Dong Nai city is announced
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Dong Nai - The announcement ceremony of the National Assembly's Resolution on the establishment of Dong Nai city takes place tonight (May 18).
Lao Cai prevents overloaded vehicles from encroaching on riverbeds before the rainy and flood season
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Lao Cai - The Provincial People's Committee requests communes and wards to be responsible if encroachment on riverbanks occurs, hindering flood drainage before the rainy and flood season.
Heavy rain causes serious landslides on an upgraded road in Dak Lak
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Dak Lak - Heavy rain has caused serious landslides on a section of DT650 road, affecting traffic.
Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on May 18th
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Hydropower reservoirs across the country are still lower than normal water levels, while the Northwest and Central Highlands regions continue to generate electricity with high flow rates.
Young Border Guard soldiers of Hue City and traditional education activities
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HUE - New soldiers participate in traditional education activities, offer incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh and learn about the spirit of dedication of soldiers.
Series of coastal restaurants in Quang Tri abandoned in the tourist season
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Quang Tri - Many coastal restaurants and kiosks have been accepted since the end of 2024 but have not yet been put into operation, causing waste of public assets right in the middle of the sea tourism season.
Lightning kills 5 cows while grazing in Ha Tinh
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Ha Tinh - Lightning killed 5 cows while grazing in the fields in Truong Luu commune, causing great damage to livestock households.
Ngoi Hut stream landslide, threatening dozens of households in Lao Cai
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Lao Cai - After many heavy rains and floods, the Ngoi Hut stream section passing through Lang Chang village, Phong Du Thuong commune was changed in flow, landslides, directly threatening 28 households.
Capital residents expect to improve the quality of life from the new planning policy
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Hanoi - People expect improved quality of life when Hanoi plans to allocate land funds to plan schools and healthcare in new urban areas and residential areas.
Nghe An people are busy on clam farming grounds, relying on tides
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Nghe An - From early morning, the clam farming ground in Quynh Phu commune becomes bustling as people take advantage of harvesting before the sea level rises.
Quang Ninh urgently responds to heavy rain in many localities
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Quang Ninh - Heavy rain causes flooding and landslides in many localities in Quang Ninh. Commune and ward authorities are urgently responding to ensure safety for people.
Schedule for pension and social insurance allowance payment in June 2026 in Hanoi
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Pension and social insurance allowance recipients in Hanoi will be paid through accounts from June 2nd; cases of receiving cash will be coordinated by the Post Office for payment afterwards.
Pensioners are satisfied not only because of salary increases
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From July 1, pensions officially increased by 8%. Many people said they are not only satisfied with the salary increase but also with the quality of public services becoming better and better.
Coastal road project construction is slow, Quang Tri will replace weak contractors
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Quang Tri - Coastal road project is behind schedule, the investor will propose replacing the contractor to construct sparingly.
