VIETNAM TODAY

Nghe An Provincial Police Department has dismantled a human trafficking ring and arrested five suspects accused of luring a woman abroad to be sold as a bride.

European Council President Antonio Costa sampled traditional Vietnamese cuisine at a restaurant in Hanoi’s Old Quarter upon arriving in Vietnam.

Police in Lam Dong Province have dismantled a large scale fake coffee production ring that mixed soybeans with green coffee beans and flavorings to sell cheaply on the market.

Although inflationary pressures in 2026 are not expected to be particularly high, several risks remain due to the volatility in global energy, fuel and commodity prices, experts have said.

A weak cold air mass is expected to move into northern Vietnam, bringing rain and cooler weather, with temperatures in high mountain areas dropping to as low as 8 degrees Celsius.

A rare hawksbill sea turtle that became entangled in a fishing net off Danang City, has been safely released back into the sea.

Vietnam and the US have completed five rounds of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement and are expected to hold another round next week, a senior Vietnamese trade official said on January 29.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has provided updated information on the oil discovery at the Hai Su Vang (HSV-2X) field in Block 15-2 of the Cuu Long Basin.

As one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine, Vietnam welcomes all efforts to bring lasting peace to the Gaza Strip for the benefit of the Palestinian people.

Vietnam and the EU have elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, following talks between State President Luong Cuong and European Council President António Costa in Hanoi.

Ho Chi Minh City will step up food safety inspections ahead of the Lunar New Year, or Tet, and the Spring Festival season.

The central city of Danang has amended plans to establish the 23,500-hectare Cu Lao Cham Nature Reserve, spanning forest and sea.

Danang authorities have stepped up inspections after residents reported discarded syringes on Pham Van Dong Beach, raising concerns over safety and environmental hygiene.

Many schools in HCM City have suspended canteen meals after a food supplier came under investigation for allegedly providing substandard food, affecting tens of thousands of pupils.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City are seeking the owners of 32 pets rescued after officers dismantled a dog and cat theft and trafficking ring in the city.

State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on January 29 morning for President of the European Council (EC) António Costa, who is on a two-day official visit to Vietnam.