VIETNAM TODAY

Police probe foreign-led scheme exploiting trading platform incentives

Police have warned of a scheme in which foreign nationals collect Vietnamese citizens’ personal data to open trading accounts and exploit promotional bonuses offered by online exchanges.

Vietnam to hold first-ever auction of two-character “.vn” domain names

Tay Ninh allocates 46,000ha for industrial zone development by 2050

Danang resident hands over rare pangolin found in garden

A teenager in Danang has handed over a rare pangolin discovered in his family’s garden to local police, and the animal has since been released back into the wild.

Rare pygmy slow loris saved from dogs in Lam Dong

A rare pygmy slow loris was rescued from a pack of dogs in Phan Thiet Ward, Lam Dong Province, before being released back into the wild.

71 hospitalised after eating banh mi in Dong Thap Province

Seventy-one people were hospitalised with severe abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea after eating banh mi from Hong Ngoc 12 Bakery in Dong Thap Province.

EVN warns of soaring electricity bills in February

Northern Power Corporation has warned that household electricity bills in February may rise sharply due to cold weather, Tet demand and late-month humidity.

Traffic accidents decline nationwide in early 2026

Traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries declined nationwide in the first two months of 2026 compared with a year earlier, official data show, although deaths edged up slightly in February.

Singapore studies AI’s impact on student learning

Amid concerns about an over-reliance on AI, the Ministry of Education of Singapore is studying the impact of such tools on students’ learning, said Education Minister Desmond Lee.

Northern Vietnam set for prolonged spell of sunshine

Northern Vietnam is forecast to see sunny afternoons from February 28 to March 2, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 30 degrees Celsius, ending a recent period of rain and humidity.

Quang Tri hands over rare otter to Cuc Phuong National Park

Authorities in Quang Tri have handed over a small-clawed otter to the Cuc Phuong National Park and the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Vietnam for further care and rehabilitation.

Property investors seek asset sales as mortgage rates hit 14 per cent

Home loan rates climbing to 14 per cent per year are forcing indebted property investors to consider selling assets, while potential buyers hesitate amid mounting repayment pressure.

Dien Bien targets 25,000 hectares of coffee plantations by 2030

Dien Bien is cultivating millions of coffee seedlings as the northern mountainous province works towards expanding plantations to 25,000 hectares by 2030.

Ca Mau to develop Hon Khoai Island as heritage island

Ca Mau Province plans to develop Hon Khoai Island into a heritage, smart and green island under its revised master plan to 2030, aligning economic growth with strengthened defence and security.

Total lunar eclipse to light up Lunar New Year’s First Full Moon

Vietnamese skywatchers will have the chance to witness a total lunar eclipse on March 3, with the next one not expected for nearly three years.

Saltwater intrusion pushes nearly 60 kilometres inland in Mekong Delta

Saltwater intrusion in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is forecast to advance nearly 60 kilometres inland in the coming days, heightening concerns over agriculture and freshwater supplies.

VIATT 2026 gathers 450 textile firms

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2026 opened in HCM City with 450 textile and garment enterprises participating.

Foreign tourist caught operating drone illegally in Danang

Authorities in Danang have penalised a foreign tourist for flying a drone without permission, as the city intensifies efforts to curb unauthorised unmanned aerial vehicle activity.

Two major Vietnamese hotels acquired by new owners

ParkRoyal Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City and Perle D’Orient Cat Ba in Haiphong have officially been sold to new owners, signalling renewed momentum in Vietnam’s hotel investment market.