The meteorological agency forecasts intense heat in the northern and central regions will persist for two to three more days, with peak temperatures potentially exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

A whale, about 5 m long, was spotted foraging near Hon Mun island in Nha Trang Bay on the morning of 26/5, drawing attention from locals and tourists.

Amidst a widespread heatwave, many airport staff in northern and central Vietnam are continuously working on tarmacs reaching 70-80 degrees Celsius to ensure safe and on-time flights.

A catch of over one ton of golden pomfret brought in around 300 million VND for fisherman Le Van Tinh's boat after a trip to the waters bordering Ha Tinh and Quang Tri.

The Politburo aims to transform Ho Chi Minh City into a global urban center by 2075, while establishing superior mechanisms to enhance the city's international competitiveness.

The Department of Construction proposes piloting demand-responsive transit (DRT) mini-buses to enhance public transport access for residents in narrow streets and residential areas of Ho Chi Minh City.

An Dong ward, the first locality to collect sidewalk usage fees via an app, has proposed that the city promptly issue a mechanism for residents to rent sidewalks for business due to "very high demand".

Hanoi recorded a temperature of 40,7 degrees Celsius on the afternoon of 25/5, the highest nationwide during the current intense heatwave gripping the Northern and Central regions.

Permanent member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu attended the memorial and reburial ceremony for the remains of 9 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos, repatriated and laid to rest in Ha Tinh.

A thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds swept across many areas of Dong Nai city on the afternoon of 25/5, with Trang Bom commune experiencing hail that lasted for nearly 20 minutes.

The Ministry of National Defense proposes increasing the early retirement allowance for officers from 3 to 5 months' salary for each year of early retirement, while also maintaining the full pension rate to ensure consistency with the redundancy policy.

General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that Vietnam cannot replicate other nations' development models, asserting that strategic autonomy necessitates investment in basic science and foundational knowledge.

The Pleiku - Buon Ma Thuot - Gia Nghia expressway, proposed to be nearly 258 km long with an estimated total capital of 77,000 billion VND, would be built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and completed before 2030.

The province recommends recalculating the north-south high-speed railway route through its territory to avoid impacting the Hoa Lai tower, a special national relic.

The Long Thanh interchange is a major connection point for the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway, the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway, and the T2 road of the nation's largest airport.

Smoke and flames erupted on the top floor of Nam An apartment building, located about 500 meters from Hang Xanh roundabout, causing panic among many residents on the morning of 25/5.

While his blind wife undergoes dialysis in their hometown, Pham Danh relies on charity meals to stay at the hospital, caring for his 15-year-old daughter with blood cancer in Ho Chi Minh City.

Northern and central Vietnam are forecast to enter the peak of a heatwave today and tomorrow, with many areas exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.

A 13-year-old girl playing in a garden in Lang Biang ward, Da Lat, was swept away by floodwaters and is missing, with dozens of people mobilized for the search.

A thunderstorm and whirlwind swept through several wards and communes in Ca Mau on the afternoon of May 24, damaging over 90 homes, felling numerous trees and utility poles, and causing billions of dong in losses.

Temperatures in many northern and central provinces and cities reached approximately 39 degrees Celsius at 13h today, with potential for further increases in the next one to two hours, accompanied by low humidity of only 40-50%.