Flood risk rises as heavy rain persists across central, southern Vietnam
El Nino to cause low rainfall, early end to rainy season: Meteorologists
Heavy rain in Nghe An, Hue to ease from September 20
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El Niño expected to peak in late 2026, raising risk of early heatwaves
Southern Vietnam faces prolonged heavy rain through September 24
Widespread heavy rain forecast for southern Vietnam from September 17
Meteorological agency explains persistent haze in Southern region
El Niño could reach very strong intensity in final three months of 2026
Cause of widespread haze in Southern region remains unclear
Heavy rain hits North, widespread downpours to reach South from September 17
Floodwaters recede, leaving heavy cleanup in Hue, Quang Tri
Tropical depression to make landfall from Ha Tinh to Quang Tri tonight
Tropical depression enters central waters, heavy rain warned
Central Vietnam braces for heavy rains amidst approaching tropical depression
Northern region turns cooler as heavy rain persists in Central, Southern regions
Heavy rainfall triggers widespread urban flooding
Dong Nai River rises above Alert Level 2, raising flood, landslide risks
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Ho Chi Minh City steps up disaster preparedness amid severe weather forecast
Coastal localities urged to prepare for tropical depression
Up to three storms may form in East Sea in September
Southern provinces may see thunderstorms on September 5
Typhoon No. 5 moves inland, no longer threatens Vietnam
Storm No.5 exits East Sea, heads toward southern China
Typhoon Saudel brings hot weather to Northern, Central regions
El Niño-driven drought to bring warmer to Ho Chi Minh City, Southern region
National
Heavy rain floods Phu Quoc, Dong Nai, Lam Dong’s National Highway 55
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding across parts of the Southern region, inundating roads and disrupting traffic in Phu Quoc Special Zone, Dong Nai City, and a section of National Highway 55 in Lam Dong Province.
Landslides prompt evacuation of 133 residents in Da Nang, Lam Dong
DNA sequencing technology key to identifying remains of martyrs longform
Vietnam implements exemption of legalization for foreign public documents
Four earthquakes rattle Da Nang and Quang Ngai, no damage reported
International
Top Vietnamese leader makes suggestions for managing global change at UNGA 81
Party General Secretary and President To Lam emphasised that Vietnam chooses peace, cooperation, and development.
Top leader receives Acting US Secretary of the Navy in New York
Vietnamese officers, military personnel depart for UN peacekeeping missions
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam grants interview to Bloomberg TV
Top Vietnamese leader meets representatives of major US groups in New York
Business
New FDI wave fuels growth ambitions
Foreign investment is pouring into high-tech manufacturing, creating an opportunity for Vietnam to move up global value chains. Turning that momentum into long-term growth will depend on stronger infrastructure, talent, and supply chain linkages.
Massive investment fueling Ho Chi Minh City’s race to double-digit growth
Ho Chi Minh City industrial parks attract over US$5.57 billion in 9 months
Technological updates demanded to better use FDI to enter global supply chains
Ho Chi Minh City urban agriculture embraces hi-tech transformation
Education
Education minister commits to non-recurrence of textbook shortages
Minister Hoang Minh Son has pledged to prevent textbook shortages from recurring, assuring lawmakers that the Ministry of Education and Training ensure students nationwide receive textbooks on time at the start of school year.
Ho Chi Minh City’s education department calls for stronger food safety measures
Education Ministry proposes tightening university admission methods from 2027
Vietnam Education Publishing House calls for clearer free textbook rollout
Ho Chi Minh City parents still struggle to find textbooks
Sports
ASIAD 2026: Karate claims first gold for Vietnam
Demonstrating precise execution, flawless synchronisation, and exceptional artistic impression in their team form performance, the Vietnamese athletes outshone their opponents to claim the top spot on the podium.
