Society

Water levels of rivers in the Red River basin on August 5th

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On the Red River basin rivers, the water level of the Thao River and downstream of the Lo River is forecast to rise.

Increasing penalties for stray dogs, people are still anxiously strolling in the park

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Hanoi - While the new penalty regulations have taken effect from August 1, 2026, the situation of stray dogs without muzzles still appears in public spaces.

Opening specialized Russian language classes to operate and exploit weapons and technical equipment

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Dak Lak - On the morning of August 5, Brigade 682, Naval Region 4 organized the opening ceremony of a specialized Russian language class combined with in-depth training in exploiting weapons and technical equipment (VKTBKT).

Investing 215 billion VND to open more roads connecting industrial parks in Phu Tho

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Phu Tho - The project to build a road connecting Thuy Van Industrial Park to National Highway 32C has a total approved investment of more than 215 billion VND.

Propose 2 Tet Nguyen Dan 2027 holiday options

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The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed 2 Tet Nguyen Dan holiday options in 2027 for civil servants and public employees before submitting them to the Prime Minister for consideration and decision.

Water levels of hydropower reservoirs nationwide on August 4th

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The water level of many hydropower reservoirs across the country continues to fluctuate according to the developments of water sources at the beginning of the rainy season, and some reservoirs in the North have large inflows.

Police rescue 2 people in 3-story house fire

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Hanoi - 3-story house fire in Ha Dong ward, early morning of August 4, the fire prevention and fighting force promptly rescued 2 people trapped on the 3rd floor.

Traffic police handle tractor-trailer driver running overtime on Nha Trang - Cam Lam expressway

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Khanh Hoa - Traffic police have just handled a tractor-trailer driver who drove a vehicle more than working hours as prescribed while traveling on the Nha Trang - Cam Lam expressway.

Hanoi and 10 provinces and cities at risk of the heaviest rain from this afternoon

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The meteorological agency warns that the Northern and North Central regions are about to increase rain from this afternoon, August 4th, with very heavy rain in some places over 300mm.

Investing 985 billion VND to build a road connecting the Red River dike with Van Phuc bridge

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Phu Tho - The project to build a road connecting the left dyke of the Red River with Van Phuc bridge with a total investment of nearly 985 billion VND has begun to select a construction contractor.

Vinh Long takes samples of martyrs' remains at 620 unidentified graves

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Vinh Long organizes sampling of martyrs' remains at Ben Tre Martyrs' Cemetery (Phu Tan ward) to serve DNA testing and identify martyrs.

Quang Ninh proposes to add a 55km highway connecting Ring Road 5 Hanoi

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Quang Ninh - The Delegation of National Assembly Deputies of Quang Ninh province proposed to add a highway about 55km long, connecting the Hai Phong - Ha Long expressway with Ring Road 5 - Hanoi.

Verification of bodies just found in the case of 2 fishermen suspected of falling into the sea in Phu Quoc

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An Giang - Regarding the case of 2 fishermen suspected of falling into the sea in Phu Quoc, the victim's body just found was brought ashore and handed over to functional agencies for verification and clarification.

Landslide near Sa Pa BOT station, vehicles change direction of traffic

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Lao Cai - Landslides in the Sa Pa BOT toll station area have disrupted traffic to Mong Sen bridge, and vehicles have to travel in other directions.

Ho Chi Minh City requests termination of sub-licenses before August 10

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Ho Chi Minh City requests to stop the situation of arising "sub-licenses", processes or documents outside regulations before August 10, 2026.

Thousands of hectares of crops face drought risk

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In August, about 3,400-4,900ha of crops in the North Central Coast, South Central Coast and Central Highlands are at risk of drought and water shortage.

Accelerate the construction of resettlement areas in the flood center of Muong Than

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Lai Chau - The resettlement area for households who lost their homes due to flash floods in Muong Than is being accelerated in construction progress.

Forecast heavy rain in the area from this afternoon to the night of August 6, in some places over 300mm

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The meteorological agency forecasts that the Northern and North Central regions are about to welcome widespread heavy rain, with very heavy rain in some places.

Early morning swimming at sea, man dies from drowning

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Ha Tinh - A man residing in Nghe An died of drowning while swimming at Xuan Thanh beach, Tien Dien commune.

Khanh Hoa tightens management of restaurants and tours related to wildlife

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Khanh Hoa - Locality requests strict handling of acts of trading and consuming endangered wild animals, protecting biodiversity.