Eastern region (Districts: Son Dong, Luc Ngan, Luc Nam): Change clouds, light showers and thunderstorms in the evening and the night at some places, sunny in the daytime. The Southeast direction and wind speed level 2. Lowest temperature: 25 degrees; Highest temperature: 34 degrees. Humidity: 80%.

The West region (Districts: Hiep Hoa, Tan Yen, Yen The): Change clouds, light showers and thunderstorms in the evening and the night at some places, sunny in the daytime. The Southeast direction and wind speed level 2. Lowest temperature: 26 degrees; Highest temperature: 34 degrees. Humidity: 77%.

Bac Giang city and the districts of Yen Dung, Lang Giang, Viet Yen: Change clouds, light showers and thunderstorms in the evening and the night at some places, sunny in the daytime. The Southeast direction and wind speed level 2. Lowest temperature: 26 degrees; Highest temperature: 34 degrees. Humidity: 75%.

During thunderstorms in case of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong guest winds.

Hanoi mini apartment fire caused by motorbike short circuit

An electrical fault in a petrol motorbike caused the deadly fire at the mini apartment building in Thanh Xuan District last week that killed 56 people, the Hanoi police said.

Japan crown prince, princess arrive in Vietnam for official visit

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived in Hanoi Wednesday afternoon for an official visit as the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Vietnamese sports delegation departs for ASIAD 19

The Vietnamese sports delegate left Vietnam for Hangzhou, China, on September 20 to compete at the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19).

First Hanoi Autumn Festival to take place in late September

The first Hanoi Autumn Festival, themed “Hanoi in Autumn – Come to love”, is scheduled to take place at the Hoan Kiem walking space and Hanoi Children’s Palace from September 29 to October 1, aiming to promote Hanoi’s autumn destinations and tourism products.

President attends introduction ceremony of book about great poet Nguyen Du

President Vo Van Thuong on September 20 attended an event to introduce a novel on Vietnamese renowned poet Nguyen Du entitled "Con co ai khoc To Nhu" (Who is still crying for To Nhu) by writer Vo Ba Cuong.