VIETNAM TODAY

Hundreds of sea urchins have washed ashore on Nha Trang beach in Khanh Hoa Province, with an expert attributing the phenomenon to rough seas and large waves.

Lightning killed all 50 pigs at a farm in Nghe An Province, causing an estimated loss of about USD 11,550.

Floodwaters swept away two people camping near a spillway in Lam Dong Province, killing a young man and leaving a child rescued alive.

Long Thanh International Airport's lotus-inspired passenger terminal is nearing completion, with advanced technology being installed ahead of operational trials.

The arrival of cooler air on October 5 brought Hanoi temperatures down to about 22 degrees Celsius, prompting early-morning commuters to add an extra layer.

Hanoi has put 28 new electric buses into service on two routes, replacing diesel vehicles as part of the city's transition towards greener public transport.

Hanoi is piloting greenery on elevated railway pillars, an underpass, a flyover and bus shelters as part of efforts to expand green space in densely built-up areas.

A British motorcyclist was rescued after Google Maps sent him onto a rough mountain track, where his bike broke down and he lost his way.

Downpours are forecast to continue across HCM City and southern Vietnam through October 10, with rain potentially starting early on some days.

Heavy rain and flooding in Lam Dong Province have inundated more than 300 hectares of crops and forced dozens of residents and tourists to evacuate, with no casualties reported.

Vietnam's real estate sector attracted USD 6.94 billion in registered FDI in the first nine months of 2026, as disbursed foreign investment hit a five-year high.

A ranger is missing after a boat carrying a forestry team sank while returning to shore on the Red River in Lao Cai Province.

Five more sets of war remains were found at Le Thi Rieng Park in HCM City on October 4, bringing the total recovered there to 718.

Large numbers of spiny sea urchins have washed ashore on Nha Trang beach in Khanh Hoa Province, prompting authorities to warn swimmers to avoid stepping on them.

A cold air mass moving into northern Vietnam is bringing thunderstorms and heavy rain, with Hanoi's temperatures expected to fall sharply from the early hours of October 5.

All 10 Vietnamese students competing at the 2026 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics won medals, including six golds and four silvers.