Red River
Coverage of Red River in the Nexus archive.
- Small changes in Hanoi’s streets can mean big disruptions for those who depend on them
Hanoi is investing $2.4 billion in 2026 for urban redevelopment projects, including flood controls and infrastructure upgrades, but residents like Nguyen Thi Nhan face displacement and unresolved compensation issues. The city’s $28 billion Red River redevelopment and a $35.2 billion Olympic sports area aim to modernize Hanoi, though risks include rising property prices and capital diversion from tech industries.
- Lost family with three young kids rescued after sunset on Red River in Tennessee
A family of five, including three young children, was rescued from the Red River in Robertson County, Tennessee, after becoming lost in the dark. Emergency personnel from the Adams Fire Department conducted the rescue, marking at least the fifth such incident on the river in July.
- Hanoi’s residents endure upheavals as it transforms itself to match Vietnam’s economic ambitions
Hanoi is undergoing rapid redevelopment with $2.4 billion spent in 2026 on nearly 1,500 projects, including a new ring road and flood controls. Residents like Nguyen Thi Nhan face displacement without compensation as the city builds infrastructure to support Vietnam’s economic growth, including a $28 billion Red River redevelopment and a $35.2 billion Olympic sports area by Vingroup.
- All accounted for after water rescue on Red River
A water rescue operation on the Red River near Red River Canoe in Adams, Tennessee, involved multiple agencies. All individuals involved were successfully accounted for, according to Smokey Barn News.
- Kayakers, dog rescued from Red River in Robertson County
Rescue teams in Adams, Tennessee, saved two kayakers and their dog from the Red River after they became stranded overnight. The kayakers capsized and lost paddles in the dark, but no injuries were reported. The Adams Fire Department emphasized the importance of proper equipment for river activities.
- Trump resort rises on Vietnam graveyard as US links grow
Vietnam is excavating a graveyard to build a Trump International golf resort with residences along the Red River. A Starbucks coffeehouse opened on Vietnam's tallest mountain near Sapa, and Elon Musk received a Starlink satellite license to expand operations.
- 5 kayakers, including children, rescued after becoming stranded on Red River during flash flood
Five kayakers, including three children, were rescued after becoming stranded on the Red River in Clarksville, Tennessee, due to flash flooding. The Clarksville Fire Rescue reported no injuries, and Robert Clark Park remains closed due to high water levels.
- 6 tubers rescued after being stranded on TN river during thunderstorm
Six tubers were rescued by Clarksville Fire Rescue after being stranded on Tennessee's Red River during a thunderstorm. The group, who had entered the river with a local float company, was located and safely extracted near Billy Dunlop Park with no injuries reported.