VIETNAM TODAY

Hand, foot and mouth disease cases rise sharply in Vietnam

Vietnam has recorded more than 34,000 hand, foot and mouth disease cases and eight related deaths as of mid-April, with infections rising sharply among young children, health authorities said.

Vietnamese consumers spend approximately USD 63.50 million online daily

Phu Tho man fined for keeping rare wild cat at home

Northern region braces for torrential rain

A cold spell will bring heavy to very heavy rain to northern Vietnam from late April 28 to April 29, spreading to north-central areas.

Lam Dong starts work on 1.2-hectare Ong Dia beach park

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have begun construction of a 1.2-hectare seaside park at Ong Dia rocky beach, aimed at expanding public space for residents and visitors.

Fishing boat explosion in An Giang injures seven

A fishing boat exploded and caught fire at Tac Cau ferry terminal in An Giang Province on Sunday, injuring seven people, including one critically.

Construction begins on Phan Thiet civil airport project

Construction began on Sunday on the civil aviation component of Phan Thiet Airport in Lam Dong Province, a VND 3.9 trillion (USD 148 million) project due for completion within two years.

Two firms seek permits to explore gold deposits in Danang, Dak Lak

Two companies have asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for licences to explore gold deposits in the central city of Danang and the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

Crowds flock to see newborn Bengal tiger cubs in Quy Nhon

Thousands of visitors have travelled to a zoo in Quy Nhon, Gia Lai Province, to see three Bengal tiger cubs, just over 20 days old, making their public debut.

Rare pygmy slow loris found inside home in Nghe An

Authorities in Tan An Commune, Nghe An Province, have safely returned a rare pygmy slow loris to the wild after it wandered into a local resident’s home.

Vietnam may face 6-7 storm impacts in 2026

Meteorologists forecast around 12 to 13 storms will form in the East Sea in 2026, with six to seven expected to directly affect Vietnam.

Second victim dies after coach carrying 25 plunges into ravine

At least two people have died and five others were injured after a coach carrying 25 passengers plunged into a deep ravine in Son La Province on April 26.

Nearly five hectares of melaleuca forest burned in An Giang fire

Authorities in Co To Commune, An Giang Province, have fully extinguished a fire that burned nearly five hectares of production melaleuca forest after more than a day of firefighting efforts.

Three children die in stilt house fire in Lai Chau

Three children were found dead after a fire broke out at a stilt house in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau in the early hours of April 26.

Hundreds of dolphins spotted off Quy Nhon coast

A pod of hundreds of dolphins appeared off Quy Nhon in Gia Lai Province, circling fishing boats and attracting the attention of tourists.

Rubber exports diversify as reliance on China declines

Vietnam’s rubber exports are shifting away from heavy dependence on China, with strong growth recorded in Indonesia, India and other key markets.

Javan pangolin found in Danang home garden released into wild

A rare Javan pangolin was released back into the wild after being found in a household garden in the central city of Danang.

Hanoi extends Hoan Kiem pedestrian hours for holiday

Hanoi has djusted operating hours for pedestrian streets in Hoan Kiem Ward during the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holiday.

Party Chief, State President offers incense in tribute to Hung Kings

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam led current and former Party and State leaders in offering incense in tribute to the Hung Kings at the Hung Temple Special National Historical Site.