Society

Propose 2 options to increase pensions and social insurance allowances from July 1. 2026

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The draft Decree adjusting pensions, social insurance (BHXH) allowances and monthly allowances is being consulted.

House fires, forest fires in many localities, 1 death in Lao Cai

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In two days, March 19-20, localities recorded a number of house fires and forest fires.

Temporarily ban passenger cars and trucks from crossing Ninh Cuong pontoon bridge from March 21st

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Ninh Binh - Temporarily prohibit passenger cars and trucks from traveling through Ninh Cuong pontoon bridge from 8 am on March 21.

The Hanoi - Quang Ninh high-speed railway is 120 km long, with 116 km of elevated routes

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Quang Ninh - Hanoi - Quang Ninh high-speed railway is mostly elevated by viaducts, overflow bridges, road overpasses, and railway overpasses.

Tighten emissions from cars and motorbikes to reduce pollution

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said that controlling vehicle emissions is necessary to reduce air pollution.

International tourists flock to visit Hue Imperial City after historic floods

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HUE - After days of flooding, on October 31, Hue Imperial City was quickly cleaned up, opening to visitors in a bustling and vibrant atmosphere.

Ensuring the lives of hundreds of people at the concentrated evacuation point

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Ha Tinh - Hundreds of households in low-lying, flooded areas in Vung Ang ward have been evacuated to the concentration point and have been guaranteed food and accommodation conditions.

People in Quang Tri move their belongings and livestock to escape the flood

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Quang Tri - Prolonged heavy rain caused many villages in Bac Trach commune to be deeply flooded, people were busy cleaning, raising their belongings, and bringing livestock to safety to escape the flood.

Proposal for comprehensive inspection of Ban Kieng hydropower project

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Tuyen Quang - After a field survey, Tung Ba commune proposed to inspect the Ban Kieng hydropower project to ensure the safety of the dam and the environment in the downstream area.

Ho Chi Minh City has a surplus of 1,065 civil servants but still lacks 965 civil servants with in-depth expertise

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Ho Chi Minh City has a surplus of 1,065 administrative civil servants but lacks 965 people with in-depth expertise in fields such as healthcare, information technology, land, construction, and finance.

The army crosses mountains and edges the forest to bring necessities to landslide areas

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Da Nang - With their feet swollen and their shirts covered with water, the soldiers stopped by the fire of the villagers to warm up, then carried the bags of rice and the instant noodles into the landslide area.

Woman missing on Se Pon river, body found after 1 week

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Quang Tri - The woman's body was found on the Se Pon River after 7 days of being missing.

Forecast of 6 provinces with heavy to very heavy rain from now until November 4, dangerous weather

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It is forecasted that the provinces from Nghe An to Quang Ngai will have heavy rain until November 4. The focus of rain from October 31 to the end of the night of November 1 is from Nghe An to northern Quang Tri.

More than 1,300 people participate in fire prevention and fighting drills at Saigon Centre shopping mall

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HCMC - On the morning of October 31, more than 1,300 people participated in a large-scale fire prevention and fighting and rescue drill at Saigon Centre building.

Water levels of hydroelectric reservoirs in the North on October 31

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Hydropower reservoirs in the North are flexibly operated according to flood developments, ensuring safety for downstream areas.

The cold air strengthens, causing rain, forecasting the lowest temperature in the North in the next 2 days

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According to the meteorological agency, cold air will continue to strengthen during the day and night of October 31; the mountainous areas of the North will be cold with the lowest temperature in some places below 17 degrees Celsius.

6,000 gifts sent to Hoi An people isolated in floodwaters

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Da Nang - Nearly 6,000 gifts have been wrapped by people and sent to people in flooded areas of Hoi An and neighboring areas.

Landslides and floods can disrupt traffic, but people in Da Nang disaster areas are not isolated

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The 250th Engineering Brigade, Military Region 5, has overcome floods and edged the forest to transport necessities, food, and medicine to isolated people in Da Nang.

Lam Dong Police soaked themselves in floodwater overnight to rescue isolated people

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Lam Dong - Prolonged heavy rain caused hundreds of households to be isolated by floodwaters, and authorities spent the whole night soaking in water to rescue people.

Following the direction of the Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, the dead end in the center is about to be expanded and connected

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Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to allocate about 1,073 billion VND to widen Tran Binh Trong Street (from Ly Thai To Street to Hung Vuong) from 5 m to 17 m.