
Hanoi bans tours on Train Street
The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action
So far Hanoi has a target for at least 50% of buses and 100% of taxis to be EVs by 2030.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Hanoi declared world's most polluted city
Vietnam's capital Hanoi has been covered in thick smog over recent weeks, putting it at the top of a list of the world's most polluted cities.
Fri Jan 03 2025

Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands, media reports
Vietnamese fishermen injured after foreign vessel attacked their boat near disputed Paracel Islands claimed by China and Vietnam.
Tue Oct 01 2024

Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi death toll passes 250, scores still missing
More than 820 people have been injured and 82 are still missing, according to the state disaster management agency.
Mon Sep 16 2024

Hanoi flood levels to be little changed, parts to remain inundated - Weather agency
High flooding water levels have flooded riverside and low-lying areas, eroded dykes and threatened parts of Hanoi.
Thu Sep 12 2024

Red River floods Vietnam's Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi kills more than 150
Flood waters were causing the Red River to rise rapidly and threaten to inundate downtown districts of the capital Hanoi.
Wed Sep 11 2024

Death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi rises to 58
Most of the victims were killed in landslides and flash floods, with nearly 750 people injured, the disaster management agency said.
Tue Sep 10 2024

Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc on infrastructure, factories in Vietnam
Vietnam's meteorological agency warns of ongoing flood and landslide risks from the strongest storm to hit the country in decades.
Mon Sep 09 2024

Penang in top two best Southeast Asia destinations for solo travelers - Lonely Planet
Singapore tops the list, followed by Penang; Danang, Vietnam; Siem Reap, Cambodia; Bangkok, Thailand; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Bali, Indonesia.
Thu Jul 25 2024

Building fire kills 14 people in Vietnam capital
The fire ripped through a five-story building in a small alley in central Hanoi.
Fri May 24 2024

Hanoi flights halted as city faces worsening air pollution
All flights to and from the international airport in Vietnam's capital Hanoi have been delayed or diverted to other cities on Friday.
Fri Feb 02 2024

Vietnam records almost 100,000 dengue cases
The infection number in the capital city of Hanoi has shown no sign of declining.
Wed Oct 18 2023

Fire at Vietnam apartment block kills 30 - state media
It was reported the fire broke out during the night in a nine-storey building, home to about 150 residents.
Wed Sep 13 2023

After 50 years, there is still vast potential in expanding Malaysia-Vietnam ties envoy
Trade between Malaysia and Vietnam recorded US$19.33 billion last year.
Tue Sep 12 2023

Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025

The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges
Palm oil now trades at a premium over soybean oil, reversing past discounts.
Mon Mar 10 2025

UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth
The UK and Malaysia will step up cooperation to drive economic growth through trade and investment in key sectors.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025

China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Hanoi bans tours on Train Street
The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM
PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant
The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
Mon Mar 10 2025

May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Mon Mar 10 2025

Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims
According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Mon Mar 10 2025