VIETNAM TODAY

HCM City warns of rising air pollution ahead of Tet

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have warned that air pollution is likely to worsen in the days leading up to Tet, despite generally favourable weather across southern Vietnam.

Tet rush boosts orchid arrangers’ earnings

ACV recovers over VND 5.1 trillion from Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air

Policy boost paves way for Vietnam's stock market upgrade

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced a new circular that introduces amendments to regulations concerning information disclosure, trading securities and the operations of securities companies.

Quang Tri draws up plan to dispose of whale carcass on beach

Authorities in Quang Tri Province are working on a plan to deal with a large whale carcass that has washed ashore and is already decomposing, local officials said on February 9.

Northern Vietnam warms as widespread severe cold spell ends

Northern Vietnam is gradually warming, with widespread severe cold conditions easing and temperatures in the delta and midlands rising to 17-20 degrees Celsius.

Vietnam’s prime minister hosts Tet reception for diplomatic corps

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and his wife, Le Thi Bich Tran, hosted a reception for the diplomatic corps in Hanoi on February 9 to mark the Lunar New Year 2026.

Con Dao among top honeymoon destinations for 2026

Vietnam’s Con Dao has been ranked among the world’s best honeymoon destinations for 2026, according to a list released recently by Vogue.

Newly established businesses soar 126.8 per cent in January

Nearly 24,200 new businesses were established nationwide in January, surging 40.9 per cent from December and 126.8 per cent year on year.

Danang destroys 6,500 packs of smuggled cigarettes

Authorities in Danang have destroyed 6,500 packs of smuggled cigarettes deemed unfit for circulation, the city’s civil enforcement agency said.

Japanese tourist rescued after suffering stroke at sea

A Japanese tourist was safely evacuated and rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Quang Ninh Province.

Rare 27kg turtle rescued after getting caught in fishing net

A 27kg olive ridley sea turtle was rescued by a fisherman after becoming entangled in a fishing net off Cu Lao Cham, before being tagged and released back into the sea.

Supermarkets step up promotions as Tet spending slows

Vietnamese supermarkets are ramping up discounts and in-store promotions in the final days before the Lunar New Year, as consumer spending remains more subdued than in previous Tet seasons.

Hanoi police brave cold rain to ease Tet traffic jams

Hanoi police have stepped up traffic control in cold, wet weather as vehicle volumes surge ahead of the Lunar New Year, causing congestion on major routes across the capital.

Ho Chi Minh City police break up USD 400,000 fake perfume ring

Police in HCM City have dismantled a major online network selling counterfeit perfume, arresting four suspects and alleging the group distributed more than 10,000 fake bottles since early 2025.

Pork prices surge in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Tet

Pork prices at many traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City have been climbing steadily in the run-up to Tet, leaving many shoppers startled by the sharp increases.

Delivery services overwhelmed as Tet nears

Vietnam’s year-end online shopping rush has overwhelmed delivery services, leaving customers facing delays of up to six days as couriers race to clear warehouses before their Lunar New Year break.

Hanoi’s biggest fish market bustles ahead of Kitchen Gods’ Day

Hanoi’s largest wholesale fish market buzzed through the night ahead of the Kitchen Gods' Day, as tens of tonnes of red carp poured in to meet demand for the annual offering.

PM orders national gold exchange proposal completed without delay

Vietnam’s prime minister has ordered officials to urgently finalise proposals for a national gold exchange, as the Government steps up efforts to manage monetary and fiscal policy in 2026.