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HCM City plans major tuition aid package for students in 2025–26

The HCM City People’s Committee has proposed allocating more than VNĐ2.6 trillion (US$114.2 million) from the city budget to support tuition fees for students during the 2025–26 academic year.

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PM requests drastic measures to put an end to IUU fishing in November

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was requested to provide records of Vietnamese fishermen detained abroad in 2024–2025 by October 10, and enhance cooperation with neighbouring countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Risks still persist

After typhoon Bualoi stunned north and central Việt Nam, the clear-up operation has begun. But weather experts warn risks of floods and landslides still persist and more bad weather could be on the way.

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Former leader of major gold company sentenced to 25 years in fraud case

The trial panel ruled that evidence and testimonies clearly established that the charges brought against the defendants were accurate, with no wrongful prosecution.

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Several flights affected by harsh weather conditions in aftermath of typhoon Bualoi

Heavy thunderstorms at noon on September 30 forced major disruptions at Nội Bài International Airport in Hà Nội, with 53 flights put in holding patterns and 37 diverted to alternate airports.

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Train services suspended on North-South Railway due to heavy flooding

The decision was made to ensure safety, as heavy rain continued across the northern and central regions due to the impact of Typhoon Bualoi.

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Floodwaters swamped thousands of households in Thanh Hóa Province

More than 3,000 households in Nông Cống Commune of the northern province of Thanh Hoá are under water.

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Typhoon Bualoi leaves 21 people dead, 23 missing in northern, central Việt Nam

Local authorities said flooding and landslides blocked 748 points along major roads, while more than 6.4 kilometres of river and sea embankments were eroded.

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Hà Nội streets submerged after prolonged downpours

Prolonged heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Bualoi’s circulation inundated many streets in Hà Nội on Tuesday morning, disrupting traffic and daily activities.