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Crocodiles at Nghe An’s largest park relocated

A group of 10 crocodiles at Vinh City Central Park in the central province of Nghe An has been relocated to a local tourist site.

Hanoi: Three people die in house fire

A woman and her two children have died after a fire broke out at their house in Hanoi's Thanh Tri District late Thursday afternoon.

Hundreds protest against port project in Thanh Hoa

Hundreds of households in Nghi Son Town, Thanh Hoa province gathered to prevent the construction of a dock at Long Son Container Port due to fears that it could affect their fishing activities.

Four young men killed in traffic accident in Gia Lai province

Four people were killed in a motorbike traffic accident in the central highlands province of Gia Lai on October 25 evening.

Lam Dong tourism site suspended following deadly accident

Authorities in the central highlands of Lam Dong have suspended the operation of Lang Cu Lan Village following the death of four South Korean tourists in a Tuesday flash flood.

Three major cities listed among fastest growing destinations for digital nomads

Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s 10 fastest-growing remote work hubs for this year, according to details given by experts at Nomad List, a database of remote workers.

Reprimands proposed for former EVN chairman and five officials

The Commission for Management of State Capital at Enterprises has proposed reprimands for six officials of Việt Nam Electricity (EVN).

Masks still recommended as health ministry downgrades COVID-19 to Class B

Regular risk assessments should still be conducted, and corresponding response measures should be implemented to prevent and control outbreaks at different risk levels.

Central region copes with possible landslides, erosion due to heavy rains

In recent days, showers to downpours have battered provinces in the central region causing many roads to be cut off and many river banks and mountain areas are likely at risk of landslides. The region must cope with natural disasters.

Over 200 civil servants found violating alcohol limit

A crackdown on driving under the influence of alcohol found 232 violations by officials, public servants, or civil servants.

Violent floodwaters wash away four Korean travelers in Central Highlands

A flash flood hit Cu Lan Village tourist resort in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong on October 24 afternoon, washing away a tourist car carrying four Korean nationals on board.

Second Peace Corps volunteer group arrive in Vietnam

The second cohort of U.S. Peace Corps volunteers arrived in Hanoi on October 24.

More parents seek IVF procedure, IVF centers reap high profits

After 10 years of development, Vietnam now has 53 IVF support centers. With costs ranging from tens to hundreds of millions, the service is becoming highly profitable.

Stéphanie Do makes it to French Parliament

Stéphanie Do arrived in France at 11 and spoke no French. Yet she became a member of the National Assembly of 68 million citizens and is an example of those who dare to take on challenges.

The world needs love and compassion: Embracing the World founder

VietNamNet talks with Mata Amritanandamayi or Amma (Mother), who is best known for embracing the masses.

Challenges in promoting employment among urban elderly in Vietnam

In the context of improved healthcare and increased life expectancy, the issue of suitable employment for the elderly needs to be addressed proactively through labour and employment policies.

Population of untrained workers remains high

According to the Social Committee of the National Assembly, the population of untrained workers remains high with about 38 million workers not receiving professional and technical training.

Border guards in central Vietnam search for missing Korean

The Cua Dai border guard force stated on October 23 that they are in the process of searching for a missing Korean man who had been enjoying a beach swim in Cam An ward of Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam.

Over VND5 trillion proposed for disaster-hit regions

The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has proposed the Prime Minister earmark US$208.3 million to support 30 provinces affected by disasters and help relocate households in disaster-prone areas.

Man arrested for trafficking 18,000 drug pills across Vietnam-Laos border

The suspect confessed that the seized items were synthetic drugs he had purchased from an unidentified Laotian individual across the border, with the intent of transporting them to Dong Ha City in Quang Tri Province for profit.