VIETNAM TODAY

Illegal weapons workshops dismantled in HCM City, Dong Nai

Police in Ha Tinh Province have dismantled two illegal weapons workshops in HCM City and Dong Nai City, seizing hundreds of air rifle bodies and large quantities of components.

230-kg wartime bomb found in Quang Ngai forest

Vietnam's auto market nears saturation after record 600,000 vehicle sales

HCM City warns of early rise in dengue cases

HCM City has recorded a sharp rise in dengue infections this year, with cases increasing more than 64 per cent from a year earlier, raising concerns that the outbreak is emerging earlier than usual.

Hundreds of hectares of melaleuca forest decline in U Minh Ha

Hundreds of hectares of native melaleuca forest in U Minh Ha National Park are showing signs of severe decline, with widespread tree deaths threatening to alter the area's ecosystem.

Temperatures to top 40 degrees Celcius in central Vietnam

A heatwave is set to persist through June 8, with temperatures topping 40 degrees Celcius in some central areas before easing.

Torchlit shellfish hunt lights up Gia Lai river

As the tide recedes along the Ha Thanh River in Gia Lai Province, residents head onto exposed sandbanks to collect phenh, a seasonal shellfish that provides food and extra income.

Two workshops producing fake Hermes and Gucci sandals busted in Can Tho

Police in Can Tho have uncovered two operations manufacturing and selling counterfeit luxury goods bearing the trademarks of brands including Hermes, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

Northern Vietnam set for late-season cold spell

Northern Vietnam is expected to experience the final cold air intrusion of the season, bringing heavy rainfall and a sharp end to the current heatwave, according to the national weather agency.

UAV near Noi Bai Airport disrupts 16 flights

A drone spotted near Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport forced authorities to suspend departures for nearly an hour, affecting 16 flights and raising serious aviation safety concerns.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang recognised as UNESCO biosphere reserve

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province has been officially recognised as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Hanoi proposed to lead two national rail projects

The Ministry of Construction has proposed that Hanoi be appointed as the lead agency for two national railway projects worth nearly VND 37.2 trillion (USD 1.4 billion).

Whirlwind damages durian-growing area in Lam Dong

A thunderstorm accompanied by a whirlwind swept through a durian-growing area in Lam Dong Province, toppling dozens of trees and causing around 50 tonnes of fruit to fall.

VND9 trln bridge proposed to span Duong River in Hanoi

A nearly VND 9 trillion (USD 340 million) bridge spanning the Duong River has been proposed in Hanoi to improve transport links in the capital's northeastern area.

VND 16-trillion road proposed to link northern expressways

Phu Tho Province has proposed a nearly VND 16 trillion (USD 610 million) road project linking the Noi Bai-Lao Cai and Hoa Binh-Son La expressways.

Vietnam prepares to host ASEAN Future Forum 2026

Vietnam is set to host the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026, with officials hoping the event will generate fresh ideas and practical policy recommendations to support the development of the ASEAN.

Three killed, two injured in truck and farm vehicle collision in Lam Dong

Three people were killed and two others injured after a tractor truck collided with a farm vehicle on the Ho Chi Minh Highway in Lam Dong Province.

Ho Chi Minh City adds new metro line to 2030 priority list

Ho Chi Minh City has added a new metro project linking Binh Duong and Ben Thanh to its priority investment list as it seeks to complete 200km of urban rail by 2030.

Smuggled sugar drives prices to three-year low in Vietnam

Vietnam's sugar industry is facing mounting pressure as widespread smuggling and oversupply push domestic sugar prices to their lowest level in three years.