Stories from Vietnam

The Gò Vấp district is currently experiencing heavy rainfall, with reports indicating a rate of 500 millimeters per hour. The rain began unexpectedly, coinciding with a mention of a song titled 'Mùa Đông' (Winter). Considerable weather changes have occurred in urban areas with the onset of monsoon rains, leading to widespread precipitation.

The ongoing conflict in Vietnam has resulted in 2,618 deaths and 8,094 injuries. Despite the ongoing fighting, residents are returning to their homes in the southern regions after being displaced for weeks. Over 1.2 million people have been displaced nationwide. According to directives from the Ministry of Health, the number of accident-related deaths, medical treatments, hospitalizations, and fatalities from traffic accidents remains stable with no sudden changes. Hospitals are maintaining regular emergency services for patients. The Ministry of Health stated that criminal justice management in the medical field is effective until May 15th. New regulations also apply to the use of images, decorations, names, text, and works by entities, medical institutions, doctors, pharmacists, and personnel. According to statistics, over 2,000 children die from drowning in Vietnam each year.

The Paranatu Pikabon, Bac Ninh 2026 tournament has begun with 32 teams participating. The competition follows a doubles format, with each team consisting of one disabled athlete and one able-bodied partner, who can be a Kowalor or Koc.

Hanoi FC secured a 2-1 victory against F-JOT EHB Da Nang, moving them to third place in the league standings. Anh Tiep scored an early goal for Hanoi FC in the 3rd minute with a header, but Macarx equalized for Song Han Nhanh in the 21st minute.

An explosion occurred at a fuel station in Da Nang yesterday afternoon around 3:25 PM. The blast happened while an employee was preparing to pump fuel into a vehicle. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 15 minutes. Two victims, born in 2009 and 2010, died in the incident.

A 2026 labor market report indicates that employees today seek more than just good income. They desire workplaces offering stability, growth opportunities, and respect. Factors such as corporate culture, promotion prospects, training, and work-life balance significantly influence employee retention. National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn attended a ceremony commemorating the 140th anniversary of International Labor Day. He congratulated and honored 101 outstanding trade union leaders for their work in collective bargaining and dialogue in 2026. Mẫn stated these leaders represent the new era of trade union officials and are exemplary in promoting worker movements.

A Vietnamese company is providing benefits beyond mandatory nutrition and ensuring a happy atmosphere for its 5,600 employees.

The tourist site offers ziplining activities with pricing based on height, with children under 1 meter able to accompany parents for free. Children over 1 meter are charged a reduced fee.

The Cam Lo-La Son section of the Eastern North-South Expressway project in Vietnam is over 98 kilometers long. The project is expected to be completed in 2026. Consultants are working seven days a week, including holidays, to meet the deadline.

Workers are continuing to work through the Labor Day holiday, despite unpredictable weather conditions that include both sun and rain. Employees of Than An 171 Company, part of the Than An One Defense Corporation, are adhering to company spirit and working full shifts.