Vietnam urges China to halt Red River water release amid severe flooding
China confirms that two of its hydropower plants upstream will not release water
Hanoi residents swim in Red River despite rising water
Water has yet to reach an alarming level, but fast-flowing currents in multiple locations can pose dangers
Military officers salvage 1.6m-long bomb near Hanoi bridge
The unexploded bomb is believed to be a remnant of the American war in Vietnam
Hanoi mulls 6 cross-river projects worth $2.5bn
The proposed bridges and tunnels are said to serve Hanoi’s urbanization of its northern districts