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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
Proactive measures urged as Dong Nai River levels rise, flooding looms
Storm Saudel reforms over northern East Sea after striking China
Northern, central regions to turn hot from September 1
National
Four earthquakes rattle Da Nang and Quang Ngai, no damage reported
Four earthquakes struck Da Nang and Quang Ngai on the morning of Sept. 21, with tremors felt by residents, but no casualties or property damage were reported.
Ministry proposes one-day holiday for culture day without working-day swap
Landslide disrupts traffic on Phan Thiet–Da Lat route
Informal workers top 60 percent in Vietnam as safety net lags
2026 Clean Up the World Campaign launched, focusing on food waste reduction
International
Vietnam emerges as attractive destination for Italian investment
Italian news agency ANSA said Bevilacqua has described Vietnam as a “miracle of ASEAN” that has demonstrated resilience through the pandemic and is now pursuing a more ambitious growth strategy.
Vietnam’s top leader arrives in New York for UNGA 81 high-level debate
Top leader departs for UNGA 81 high-level debate, state visit to Canada
128 companies from 31 countries register for Vietnam Defence Expo 2026
15th Ocean Dialogue opens, focusing on BBNJ Agreement implementation
Business
Ho Chi Minh City urban agriculture embraces hi-tech transformation
Municipal authorities are transforming urban agriculture by extensively integrating advanced technology, automated farming models, and digital data to ensure sustainable economic growth alongside environmental protection.
Ho Chi Minh City accelerates exports linked with logistics and supply chains
Vietnam’s stock market upgrade boosts capital market development
Billion-dollar opportunity hinges on corporate strength
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to expand direct power purchases to LNG plants
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
Vietnam tops Asian Junior Finswimming Championships
Vietnam's junior finswimming team finished atop the medal table at the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors, which concluded in China on September 21.
