VIETNAM TODAY

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

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

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.

Petrol price surges by VND 1,000 per litre

Fuel prices rose across the board after the Lunar New Year 2026 holiday, with RON 95 petrol climbing above VND 20,000 per litre.

Camera traps record rare species at My Son forest

Camera traps have recorded 27 rare and wild animal species in the protected forest surrounding the My Son World Cultural Heritage site in Quang Ngai Province.

Over 170 bauhinia trees freed from years of iron clamps

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have removed iron restraints from more than 170 bauhinia trees along Luong Dinh Cua Street after reports by Dantri Newspaper.

Truck driver killed after train collision in Hanoi

A 52-year-old truck driver was killed after his vehicle was struck by a train while stuck on railway tracks in Hanoi's Ngoc Hoi Commune on the evening of February 25.

Vietnam's shrimp exports gain dual boost from key markets

Vietnam’s shrimp exports are receiving positive signals from its two largest markets, China and the US, creating momentum for the sector at the start of 2026.

Mortar shells found near Quang Ngai home

Police in the central province of Quang Ngai province have secured and safely disposed of 13 wartime mortar shells discovered near a residential property.

Overnight dredging clears Hanoi river before rains

Crews in Hanoi are working through the night to dredge the Kim Nguu River, aiming to boost drainage capacity and curb pollution ahead of the rainy season.

Dozens of bauhinia trees in Gia Lai bound by iron clamps

Dozens of bauhinia trees in Gia Lai Province have been constricted by iron clamps for years, stunting growth and leaving some to wither, prompting concern among residents.

Hanoi police fine motorcyclists for phone use

Traffic police in Hanoi have begun issuing fines to motorcyclists for using mobile phones or wearing headphones while riding, prompting debate among road users.

Vietnam’s internet speeds surge in early 2026, 5G posts sharp gains

Vietnam’s internet speeds rose sharply in January 2026, driven by strong improvements in 5G performance, according to data from the i-Speed measurement platform.

First 30 Vietnamese nurses graduate from Austria’s training programme

The IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems in Austria has held a graduation ceremony for 30 Vietnamese students, the first cohort of a high-quality nursing training programme.