Rapid urbanisation has led to the filling in of lakes, ponds, canals, and the concreting of land surfaces, reducing the soil’s ability to absorb water and disrupting natural water flow, resulting in more frequent flash flooding.

The order came after Chính signed the Directive No. 76/CĐ-TTg on Wednesday as Việt Nam prepares to enter the peak of the rainy and storm season, during which the threat of severe weather events, including storms, floods, inundation, landslides and flash floods, is expected to be high.

Experts warn that these unusual conditions may signal a year of complex and severe natural disasters ahead.

Ultrasound imaging following the intervention that showed blood flow returning through the aortic valve is believed to be an emotionally charged moment for the entire medical team.

HCM City is grappling with a rise in counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements due primarily to lax management and legal loopholes.

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Đào Ngọc Dung hailed this as a remarkable achievement that positions Việt Nam as a global model for poverty reduction.

Authorities in Bình Dương Province will intensify inspections of storage facilities as part of a broader campaign to combat smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods following recent Government directives.

A river of mud... that’s exactly what residents on Cát Linh Street in Hà Nội’s Đống Đa District discovered on Tuesday when they ventured outside. The slurry was caused by a tunnel boring machine underground, working on the metro line. The construction company acted fast to stem the flow and clean up the affected area.

Security camera footage on the street showed that on May 24, the body of the elderly woman, was wrapped in a blanket and brought outside of their home by her son. 

Participating in UN peacekeeping operations is a great honour and noble responsibility for the Việt Nam People's Army.

The cooperative has solidified its reputation for quality, while contributing to the growth of traditional medicine and the local economy.

Health authorities have revoked the manufacturing certification of EBC Đồng Nai Medical Factory JSC, linked to a Vietnamese singer, amid investigations into counterfeit cosmetics. 

The suspects allegedly lured victims with promises of high profits and commissions, collecting investments from over 138,000 registered accounts.

All the six Vietnamese students earned prizes, with one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad - APIO in Uzbekistan.

The Ministry of Public Security and local authorities are actively promoting the use of VNeID and guiding citizens through the feedback process to ensure their participation is quick, convenient, and effective.

Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long has approved a national plan to develop high-quality human resources for the high-tech sector from 2025 to 2035, with a vision to 2045.

The Military Hospital 175 in HCM City was awarded the Hồ Chí Minh Medal for its outstanding achievements and inaugurated a 1,000-bed general hospital to mark its 50th traditional day on May 26.

A strong relationship between the press and businesses not only supports each other's development but also contributes positively to the overall development of the country, attendees heard at a forum held in HCM City on Tuesday (May 27).

Following reports of rainwater leaking into Yên Nghĩa Station and creating slippery conditions, Hà Nội authorities have ordered urgent repairs and maintenance along Metro Line 2A to ensure passenger safety, hygiene and infrastructure integrity.

HCM City has identified urban railway development as a strategic breakthrough mission in the transportation sector, including the goal of completing the city's urban railway network by 2035.