VIETNAM TODAY

A 58-year-old French tourist has survived an acute heart attack after receiving emergency treatment in Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province, highlighting rapid medical response at a local hospital.

Surging feed prices and falling shrimp prices are pushing thousands of farmers in the Mekong Delta towards heavy losses, raising fears many may abandon their ponds.

A cold air mass will trigger thunderstorms and heavy rain across northern and central Vietnam from the evening of April 22.

Rare silvered langurs have been recorded in Chu Mom Ray National Park in Quang Ngai Province after years of absence, marking a positive sign for biodiversity conservation.

Labour shortages and payment issues are threatening delays to Vietnam’s largest airport project, with nearly 6,000 workers still needed to meet the planned completion by year end.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on April 21, marking the start of a state visit aimed at strengthening political trust and expanding economic cooperation.

A tank-like object has surfaced on a beach in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province, after low tide, drawing widespread attention on social media.

Retail fuel prices in Vietnam dropped significantly on April 21, with petrol and diesel both seeing notable cuts following a joint decision by authorities.

HCM City and southern Vietnam are expected to enter the rainy season in early May, around 10 days earlier than usual, with risks of thunderstorms, strong winds and hail.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has raised slot capacity at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to 46 flights an hour for the Reunification Day (April 30)-May 1 holiday.

The remains of a fallen soldier have been recovered from a wartime bunker in Quang Tri Province, alongside an AK rifle and communication equipment, offering clues to the individual’s identity.

Vietnam may record a 12th straight year of near-record temperatures in 2026, highlighting the growing impact of climate change, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported.

Vietnam requires about 50 tonnes of gold annually as raw material for jewellery production, equivalent to around USD 5 billion a year, industry representatives have said.

A meningococcal disease cluster in Khanh An Commune, Ca Mau Province, has been brought under control, the provincial Centre for Disease Control.

A rare red-faced monkey has been released into Tam Dao National Park, Phu Tho Province after being found in a garden.

A 19-year-old student from Hanoi has been found safe after going missing for more than 36 hours while trekking in the Tam Dao mountains.