Society
Water level of some hydropower reservoirs in the North on May 18
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Hydropower reservoirs in the Northern region are still lower than the normal water level, but many large reservoirs on the Da River system generate electricity with high flow rates.
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.
Forecast of increasing thunderstorms in the South
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According to the Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Station, from about May 16th, thunderstorms tend to gradually increase.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan presents gratitude houses in Nghe An
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Nghe An - Minister of Health and provincial leaders hand over 2 houses of gratitude to households in difficult circumstances.
Rescuing 4 fishermen on a drifting fishing boat due to engine failure in Quang Ninh sea area
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Quang Ninh - In high waves and strong winds, 1 fishing boat broke down and drifted in Co To sea. Border guards promptly rescued 4 fishermen safely.
Publicly buying and selling health certificates online
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Thai Nguyen - Health certificates are sold rampantly and publicly online, leaving risks of labor safety, risks for businesses, and affecting the reputation of the health system.
Vinh Long Chairman directs intervention to protect the bird garden of an 80-year-old farmer
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Vinh Long - Chairman of Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee directs functional sectors to urgently inspect and handle the situation of bird hunting in the bird garden of an 80-year-old farmer.
People in Ho Chi Minh City sitting at home can register and pay sidewalk usage fees through the app
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Ho Chi Minh City - Business households in An Dong ward can sit at home to register, submit applications and pay online via the app to temporarily use the sidewalk.
Booming atmosphere at the Launching Ceremony of Green Transition Day 2026
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Hanoi – On the morning of May 16, at Cau Giay Park, people participated in experiencing interesting and meaningful activities in the Launching Ceremony of Green Transformation Day 2026.
Complete the collection of people's opinions on the Project to establish Quang Ninh City
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Quang Ninh - Quang Ninh has completed the collection of people's opinions on the Project to establish Quang Ninh city with a very high consensus rate.
Northern region continues to be hot before thunderstorms from this evening
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Forecast for today, May 16, the Northern region will have hot weather with the highest daily temperature commonly 35-36 degrees C, in some places above 36 degrees C; from May 17, hot weather will end.
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.
People's Artist Pham Phuong Thao and singer Ngo Lan Huong spread green lifestyle through music
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Hanoi - Green Transformation Day 2026 attracts a large number of people and artists to participate with many activities experiencing green traffic and green lifestyles.
