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Hanoi explores building a beer museum

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The city has tasked relevant departments and agencies with reviewing and adjusting the planning for the land at 183 Hoang Hoa Tham (Ba Dinh) – the site of the Hanoi Beer Factory – to facilitate the Beer Museum project.

Fatal bicycle accident on Nhat Tan bridge

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A middle-aged man died after his bicycle, traveling against traffic, collided with a car on Nhat Tan bridge, which connects Tay Ho district with the former Dong Anh district across the Red river.

VFV general secretary: 'FIVB didn't confirm Dang Thi Hong is male'

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Vietnam Volleyball Federation general secretary Le Tri Truong expressed dissatisfaction with the seemingly imposed process of the world federation and hopes for empathy towards Dang Thi Hong.

Woman with two life-threatening illnesses runs marathons for better health

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At 40, Pham Thi Hien overcame extreme challenges, gained 8 kg, and now lives a healthy life 18 years after heart valve replacement surgery and a hyperthyroidism diagnosis.

14 party members expelled from the Central Institute of Forensic Psychiatry

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The Hanoi Party Committee's Inspection Commission has expelled 14 party members and issued warnings and reprimands to several organizations and individuals at the Central Institute of Forensic Psychiatry.

Bach Mai doctor requests withdrawal of labor order

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The Ministry of Health has requested the prime minister to consider withdrawing the third-class labor order awarded to Dr. Nguyen Van Tuan, following his personal request.

Fake police officer and businessman jailed in luxury car smuggling and forgery case

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Businessman smuggled two Bentleys, paid Duong Chuong 5.4 billion VND to "legalize" the paperwork, but failed.

Hanoi FC appoints 10th coach in 5 years

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Hanoi FC parted ways with coach Makoto Teguramori on the afternoon of 16/9, following three winless matches in V-League and a first-round exit from the 2025-2026 National Cup.

Four die in Hanoi workshop fire after desperate call for help

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A grandmother received a frantic call from her daughter-in-law trapped in a burning workshop in Thuong Tin commune, Hanoi, but could only offer helpless advice before the line went dead.

Construction to begin on Hoan Kiem Lake's east plaza before 10/10

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Following the relocation of 17 organizations and 42 households, construction is slated to begin before 10/10 on the 2.14-hectare plaza and park east of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Sudden braking causes motorcyclist to fall in front of a car

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Swerving to avoid another vehicle, a motorcyclist braked suddenly and fell in front of a car in Dai Mo on 15/9.

Police rescue family of three from Hanoi house fire

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Firefighters and residents forced entry into a burning house in Ha Dong ward, rescuing a mother and her two children.

Skin grafts and ligament reconstruction save a young man after electrocution

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23-year-old Qui, who suffered burns and a torn knee ligament after a 3-meter fall from electrocution, underwent successful skin graft and ligament reconstruction surgeries.

Cryptocurrency scam targets investors with promises of high returns

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Bui Quang Minh created a fraudulent cryptocurrency project called WorldMall.app (VM coin) to deceive investors with promised annual interest rates of 8-21%.

Critical condition from self-treating dengue fever at home

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A 24-year-old man self-medicated for high fever for three days and then received intravenous fluids at home from a private clinic. This resulted in dangerously thickened blood.

Scooter emerges unexpectedly in front of car on Nhat Tan bridge

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A driver with a dashcam swerved to avoid a scooter that emerged from a gap in the median on Nhat Tan bridge on 15/9.

Bribery scandal exposes judges and intermediaries in 20 court cases

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A bribery scandal involving 20 court cases has revealed a network of corruption within the Vietnamese judicial system.