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Weather today 16:3: Northern region has rain in some places, Southern region sunny

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Weather today March 16, Northern region has light rain in some places, especially mountainous areas have rain, scattered showers and thunderstorms in some places. Southern region sunny day.

Inspectors will verify assets and income of 107 officials in Nghe An

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Nghe An - The Inspectorate will verify assets and income for 107 people who are obliged to declare at 6 agencies and units in Nghe An in 2026.

Beverage shop fire in Vang Danh, Quang Ninh, many properties burned down

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Quang Ninh – On the evening of March 15, a fire occurred at a beverage shop in Vang Danh ward, burning down many assets in the shop. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Ho Chi Minh City has a voter turnout rate of 96.67%

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Ho Chi Minh City - By 7:00 PM on March 15, the voter turnout for the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 term in Ho Chi Minh City reached 96.67%.

Crossing the steppe, climbing rocky mountains, carrying ballots into isolated poor hamlets in Lang Son

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Lang Son - The Huu Lien commune election team climbed rocky mountains and brought auxiliary ballot boxes to support people in Lan Dat hamlet to vote.

Floods and landslides cause heavy damage in Gia Lai

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Gia Lai - Prolonged heavy rain caused widespread flooding and landslides, causing many villages to be isolated, traffic jams, and property damage.

Heavy rain forecast in Ho Chi Minh City and the South this evening

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HCMC - According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, HCMC and neighboring provinces will have heavy rain this evening.

Suddenly rising floodwaters cause heavy damage to farmers in Dak Lak border area

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Dak Lak - Floods have caused severe damage to farmers in border communes of the province. The natural disaster situation is forecast to continue to be complicated.

Forecast of the number of storms and tropical depressions likely to make landfall in Vietnam in September

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According to the meteorological agency, according to the average data of many years, the number of storms and tropical depressions making landfall in Vietnam is 1.2 (ie about 1-2 storms).

Vietnam Social Security guides registration for compulsory social insurance

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Vietnam Social Security has just responded and provided instructions on registering for compulsory social insurance.

Vinh Tuy Bridge is still flooded with cars and motorbikes after the fire at the parking lot

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Hanoi - After the fire, many other locations under Vinh Tuy Bridge were still flooded with cars, motorbikes, and factories, accompanied by the risk of fire and explosion that could occur at any time.

The Ministry of Construction responds to the standards for applying road asphalt assessment in traffic works

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The Ministry of Construction has just responded to people about the standards for assessing the quality of road asphalt in traffic works.

Forecast of the water level of the Red River and the Lo River in Phu Tho in September

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In September 2025, the Red River and the Lo River passing through Phu Tho province are forecast to have floods but will not be as big as in 2024.

Two major transport projects to celebrate the 1st Quang Ngai Provincial Party Congress

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Quang Ngai - Started construction of the Dung Quat - Sa Huynh coastal road project and put into use Phuoc Loc bridge, welcoming the first Provincial Party Congress.

Set breaks into a house in Gia Lai, causing property damage

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Gia Lai - On September 7, the leader of Nhon Chau Commune People's Committee said that in the thunderstorm last night, lightning hit a household's house, causing property damage.

Truck driver failed to pay attention, 2 children in Hai Phong were hit and killed while riding a 3-wheeled bicycle

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Hai Phong - A serious traffic accident has just occurred in Bach Dang ward, causing 2 children to die on the spot.

Storm No. 7 Tapah is about to make landfall in China, may have strong winds and big waves in the Gulf of Tonkin

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The meteorological agency noted that areas on the far edge of the circulation of storm No. 7 Tapah may be affected such as the Gulf of Tonkin and the eastern coastal areas of the North.

Accident between tractor-trailer truck and motorbike at a curve, a woman died

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HCMC - In Tan Dong Hiep ward, an accident occurred between a tractor-trailer and a motorbike, killing a woman. The police are examining and investigating to clarify.

Details of the schedule to ban Ly Son, Truong Sa, Hoang Sa streets in Hanoi from September 6 to September 15

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Hanoi - The temporary road closure time is limited to vehicles from 6am to 7am every day.

Expected number and tasks of commune-level civil servants in the field of cultural employment

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According to the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs, each commune will have 3 commune-level civil servant positions in charge of culture, science and information.