Despite the three previous rejections by courts in the US, the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/ Dioxin (VAVA) is suing US chemical companies that supported the US military to spray AO/dioxin in Vietnam during wartime.

Individuals with a monthly income not exceeding 15 million VND, or married couples with a combined income not exceeding 30 million VND, are eligible for social housing support policies.

Heavy rains on July 29 and 30 have resulted in five casualties and heavy property losses in the northern region, reported the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Vietnam sent more than 78,000 workers abroad in the first half of this year, fulfilling 62.4% of the yearly target, according to the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

As many as 14,242 traffic accidents occurred nationwide during the first seven months of the year, killing 6,204 people and injuring 10,976 others, reported the National Traffic Safety Committee.

Five workers have been killed in a coal mine accident in Vietnam's north-eastern province of Quang Ninh, local authorities said on July 30.

Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line has missed the deadline for its elevated section again, after failing to go into commercial operation on July 28.

On July 28, Kon Plong District in Kon Tum Province experienced 21 earthquakes, followed by an additional 11 tremors between midnight and 7 a.m. on July 29, raising concerns about unusual seismic activity in the region.

Yukuse Onimaru, 52, is part of a collaborative initiative between Vietnam and Japan, which has been running for the past three years to train 52 students at the village and develop the local pottery industry.

Up to 13 consecutive earthquakes with focal depths of about 8.1-10 kilometres were reported in Kon Plong district of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on July 28 with no damage recorded.

Continuing the celebration and promotion of Vietnam's unique cultural heritage, the Ministry of Information and Communications and Vietnam Post have released a new stamp collection titled "National Treasures (Part 3): Ceramics" on July 28.

Northern Vietnam is set to experience widespread heavy rainfall from the night of July 28th until July 31st, with some areas expecting up to 300mm of rain, raising concerns about potential floods, landslides, and inundation.

Several communes in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi, have been underwater for three days, forcing residents to adapt to a new mode of living amid flood conditions.

The SE11 train, traveling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, derailed near Hai Van Pass in Thua Thien Hue, causing a significant disruption to the North-South railway line.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Kon Tum at noon on July 28, causing significant tremors felt across the Central and Central Highlands provinces of Vietnam, including Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Kon Tum.

The Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway, running through the lush mangrove forests of Dong Nai province, is nearing completion. This project promises to enhance connectivity and boost economic development in southern Vietnam.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications is compiling a list of influencers operating in the city to manage and leverage their impact for public communication and event promotion.

Farmers in the Mekong Delta are having difficulty harvesting their early summer-autumn rice and protect young rice plants since heavy rains have inundated many fields.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City is facing significant aviation safety concerns due to incidents involving drones and lasers directed at aircraft cockpits during critical flight phases, airport authorities warn.

Two foreign nationals found guilty of vandalism in Ho Chi Minh City have been deported, reflecting the city's commitment to maintaining public order and cleanliness.