A sleeper coach carrying more than 20 passengers burst into flames on the HCM City-Trung Lương Expressway early Monday morning, triggering a kilometres-long traffic jam but causing no injuries, authorities said.

The AEON Scholarship Programme, implemented by the AEON 1% Club Foundation, aims to support Asian students in realising their dreams.

The recent historic floods left 102 people dead or missing, destroyed or swept away 221 houses, and damaged 933 others, while over 200,000 houses have been inundated

Eight years after the EU issued its yellow card, Việt Nam says its legal and enforcement systems have undergone structural changes. Officials warn, however, that local responsibility and strict grassroots enforcement remain critical in the final stretch.

According to initial reports, at around 7:15pm a passenger coach travelling down the bridge towards Đỗ Mười Street suddenly lost control and crashed into a motorbike moving in the same direction.

Etienne Ranaivoson, the Consulate General of France in HCM City, honoured Vietnamese Paralympian powerlifter Lê Văn Công on Saturday for his sporting achievements with a Gold Medal from the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life at a ceremony in HCM City's Phú Nhuận stadium.

Đắk Lắk authorities are distributing a total of 2,000 tonnes of rice to residents in 24 communes and wards in the province severely affected by the flooding.

In Australia, ABC News on Saturday broadcast footage from Việt Nam Television’s VTV1 channel, showing people being evacuated from waterlogged rooftops and ongoing rescue attempts carried out under adverse weather conditions.

Although floodwaters have begun to recede, low-lying areas along the Cái Phan Rang River remain submerged, with heavy losses to crops and livestock.

As rescue forces race to respond to severe flooding in the central region, social media has been inundated with AI-generated images and unverified claims, disrupting official communications and causing public confusion.

In Đông Hoà Ward of Đắk Lắk Province, where floodwaters once rose 2 to 3 metres, residents are using every moment of receding water to clean up and repair their homes after severe losses.

Citizens, local authorities and military forces along with healthcare staffers are working together to support residents in central provinces that have been severely affected by typhoons.

When sustainable livelihood models are designed with women at the centre, women not only increase their income but also elevate their status, voice and ability to participate in community decision-making processes.

The northern section of the Imperial Citadel wall in Huế, which collapsed during the early November floods, measures 14.2 metres in length and approximately 4.3 metres in height. Surrounding areas also show signs of subsidence.

Văn Lang University (VLU) was honoured with the Vietnamese President's Second-Class Labour Order  at a ceremony held in HCM City on November 22 to mark the 30th anniversary of VLU’s establishment.

Senior leaders of Việt Nam and China recently issued concrete guidance on cooperation in traditional medicine.

Many localities across the country have simultaneously launched programmes to support people affected by flooding in the central region and Central Highlands.

As climate extremes strain Việt Nam’s ageing reservoir infrastructure, experts are calling for a digital revolution to safeguard millions downstream.

Thirteen fishermen have been rescued and safely brought ashore after their vessel sank in rough seas off the coast of Cà Mau Province on November 21, thanks to the rapid and coordinated response of the Border Guard and nearby fishing vessels.

Visiting and presenting gifts to residents rescued from severely flooded areas in Đông Hòa Ward, the Deputy PM expressed his care and encouraged people to make every effort to overcome immediate difficulties and quickly stabilise their lives after the floods.