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Severe flooding, high landslide risk in Northeast Vietnam
Due to intense, heavy rainfall in 7 October, over 500 communes and wards in Northern Vietnam are facing a moderate to very high risk of flash floods and landslides, especially in the provinces of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Tuyen Quang, and Lao Cai. The widespread flooding situation continues to evolve complicatedly.
Double joy for highland students in Hue
Society 02:53Hue is one of the first localities to provide free textbooks to students for the 2026–2027 academic year. And for students in remote areas, the support is bringing an added sense of excitement. In the border commune of A Luoi 3, a new school and free textbooks are bringing early joy to local students. The support is also giving them greater confidence as they prepare for the new school year.
Paper industry pushes green transition & circularity
Society 03:09Vietnam's paper industry is facing growing pressure to transition towards greener and more sustainable production. As manufacturing expands, so do the challenges of securing raw materials, managing water and energy use, and reducing waste.
MIDORI, Japan’s path towards zero-emission agriculture
Society 02:36Japan officially launched its MIDORI Strategy in 2021 to build a sustainable agricultural system, with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions in agriculture while reducing the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers.
New extremist threat online
Society 02:40Children and teenagers can gradually be drawn into communities that glorify violence through social media, online games, and private chat groups. Belgium's Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis has now warned about the rise of what it calls "nihilistic extremism", as online radicalisation becomes increasingly difficult to detect.
Technology aids green building development
Society 03:01Vietnam is stepping up efforts to make buildings greener, with a growing focus on measurable environmental performance throughout their lifecycle. Experts and architects are turning to technology to help drive more sustainable construction and building operations.
National pride fuels holiday shopping
Society 02:00Less than two weeks remain until Vietnam’s five-day National Day holiday; families are already planning where to go, what to eat and what to shop for. Businesses are getting ready, with new tourism, dining and retail offerings to meet rising demand and add even more colour to this year’s celebrations.
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