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Prolonged torrential rain has flooded onion fields nearing harvest on Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai Province, forcing farmers to harvest early and sell at lower prices to minimise losses.

Tay Ninh Province recorded more than USD 15.5 billion in exports in the first nine months of 2026, up 19 per cent year on year, as total trade reached an estimated USD 27 billion.

Haiphong City plans to develop 15,000 rental homes between 2026 and 2030 to meet growing demand, particularly among industrial workers and low-income residents.

Japanese agency R&I has upgraded Vietnam's foreign-currency issuer rating from BB+ to BBB-, marking the country's first entry into the investment-grade category.

Hanoi has announced plans to inaugurate or break ground on 96 projects worth a combined VND 147 trillion (USD 5.59 billion) to mark the 72nd anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day on October 10.

Quang Ngai Province has submitted a proposal to the government for a 136-km expressway linking Quang Ngai and Kon Tum, with preliminary investment estimated at VND 51.54 trillion (USD1.96 billion).

Vietnam has raised petrol prices for the sixth consecutive adjustment, while diesel prices fell after three previous increases.

(Dan tri) - The Tra Khuc 1 bridge project in Quang Ngai Province, worth nearly VND 2.2 trillion/USD 85 million, spans the river of the same name.

Home loan rates of 14-16 per cent are making buyers more cautious, contributing to a 36 per cent drop in housing transactions nationwide in the first half of 2026.

Nghe An Province has ordered nine sand mines along the Lam River to suspend operations after their camera systems failed to meet monitoring and data connection requirements.

HCM City has published prices for five social housing projects, ranging from VND 19.8 million to more than VND 35.3 million (USD 753-1,342) per square metre.

JICA plans to provide about JPY 100 billion (USD 630 million) in loans each year as Vietnam seeks more resources to sustain double-digit economic growth.

Hanoi's real estate sector attracted about USD 394 million in foreign direct investment in the first nine months of 2026, nearly 10 per cent of the city's total.

Tay Ninh chairman Le Van Han has pledged to create a transparent, investor-friendly environment and swiftly resolve business concerns without leaving requests unresolved.

A 500-drone light show will be among the highlights of the 2026 Son La Coffee Festival, which will run from October 9-13 to promote the province's Arabica coffee and expand market links.

After a prolonged price surge, land plots in Ho Chi Minh City are being discounted by billions of dong, yet many owners are still struggling to find buyers.

Electric vehicle charging stations in Vietnam will be required to support compatible vehicles and meet new safety, power and data standards from July 1, 2027.

Hanoi has tentatively reduced the proposed Ba Vi safari project from nearly 581 hectares to about 300 hectares to minimise its impact on local livelihoods and residents.

HCM City police have busted a ring accused of selling more than 10,000 tonnes of pigs fed banned salbutamol, worth over VND 600 billion (USD 22.8 million).