VIETNAM TODAY

PM kick-starts construction, innauguration of 80 key national projects

PM Pham Minh Chinh Chinh noted that building a harmonious and modern infrastructure system is one of the three strategic breakthroughs identified by the country.

HCM City reports rare case of encephalitis linked to H5N1 avian flu

Humanoid robots stride into the future with world's first half-marathon

Vietnamese soldiers to join Moscow’s Red Square parade

Almost 70 cadets from Vietnam’s Army Officer College 1 will join the grand military parade in Red Square, Moscow in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day on May 9.

US tariffs prompt Vietnam’s supply chain shift

The seminar titled US Countervailing Tariffs and Vietnam’s Corporate Response, organised by VCCI has attracted significant attention and participation from economic experts and the business community.

Drug trafficker suspected of killing police officer arrested after manhunt

Bui Dinh Khanh, a suspected drug trafficker believed to have fired the shots that killed a police officer during a narcotics raid, was apprehended late on April 18 after nearly a day on the run.

Dak Lak girl stuns with two-coloured eyes

A photo featuring a 10-year-old girl in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak with naturally different-coloured eyes has drawn public attention.

Green energy technologies from Vietnam, China, ASEAN featured at April expo

The Vietnam Energy Association and the China Electricity Council (CEC) will co-host the Vietnam – China – ASEAN Energy Expo 2025 and the Vietnam – China – ASEAN International Energy Forum 2025.

Over 20 foreign delegations attend National Reunification parade

More than 20 international delegations will attend the grand parade in HCM City to mark the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Hanoi buyers continue to queue despite gold stores selling out

Several major gold shops in Hanoi continued to see long queues of customers on April 18 despite no stock, as demand for gold remained high amid volatile prices.

Fire breaks out at 18-storey building in Hanoi

Authorities are investigating a major fire that broke out at a high-rise building at 1 Thai Ha Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, on April 18.

Phu Quoc Airport to add new terminal and runway under approved master plan

The Ministry of Construction has approved the updated master plan for Phu Quoc International Airport for 2021-2030, including construction of an additional passenger terminal and a second runway.

Central region forecasted to face intense heatwave

The central region of Vietnam has been forecasted to witness an intense heatwave, with the highest temperature of 39 degrees Celsius.

Norwegian journalist returns to Vietnam in search of her mother

After 32 years of living in Norway with her adoptive parents, Kjersti Binh Hegna has returned to Vietnam in a deeply personal quest to find the mother she has never met.

Foreign tourist found dead in deep ravine on Son Tra Peninsula

Authorities in the central city of Danang on Thursday afternoon found a foreign male tourist dead in a deep ravine in Son Tra Peninsula.

Quang Ninh police officer dies during drug raid

A police officer in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been killed while raiding a drug ring.

Vietnamese rice regains position as most expensive rice globally

After a period of experiencing a plunge and reaching a bottom, Vietnamese rice has regained its tag as the most expensive rice in the world, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA).