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Heavy rain and a whirlwind swept through a durian-growing area in Lam Dong Province, damaging homes and 37 hectares of orchards, with losses estimated at around VN D8 billion (USD 310,000).

Vietnam Airlines is serving Vietnamese seasonal fruits on domestic and international flights to promote regional specialties to global travellers.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has approved expansion plans for Van Don International Airport and received a proposed master plan for Cam Ranh International Airport.

Vinhomes has introduced a programme allowing customers to use gold holdings in real estate transactions, aiming to unlock idle assets and stimulate investment in Vietnam’s property market.

Authorities in Bac Ninh Province have discovered more than three tonnes of pig intestines and dried pig intestines showing signs of spoilage and lacking clear origin documents at a local facility.

Vietnamese customs authorities have seized more than 18,000 products suspected of infringing intellectual property rights at two major border gates.

Vietnamese companies are investing millions of USD in factories processing agricultural byproducts as the country seeks to reduce waste, tackle pollution and create higher value export products.

Police in Ninh Binh Province have uncovered more than 7,600 counterfeit shoes and sandals bearing famous international brands during inspections of two warehouses.

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line has reported a strong profit in its first year of commercial operations, allowing the operator to eliminate accumulated losses from earlier investment phases.

Major carmakers in Vietnam have confirmed that their petrol vehicles are compatible with E10 biofuel ahead of its nationwide introduction from June 1.

Vietnam is expected to import 3.9 million tonnes of rice in 2026 as the country strengthens its role as a global agricultural processing hub.

Authorities in An Giang Province have approved the conversion of 270 hectares of forest land in Phu Quoc and Tho Chu special zones for building Tho Chu Airport.

Police in Tay Ninh Province have arrested three suspects accused of producing and distributing large quantities of counterfeit fertiliser bearing the Baconco brand name.

Ca Mau Province has unveiled a list of 96 investment projects for 2026, including power plants, eco tourism zones and urban developments aimed at attracting major investors.

Customs officers in Lang Son Province seized counterfeit goods worth nearly VND 1.5 billion (approximately USD 57,700) during transit procedures at Huu Nghi Border Gate, authorities said.

Vietnam has increased retail fuel prices from 3 pm on May 21 following movements in the global oil market.

Several banks in Vietnam have lowered deposit interest rates, particularly for short and medium term tenors, amid easing funding costs in the banking sector.

A Chinese railway design institute will participate in preparing the feasibility study for Metro Line 4 in Ho Chi Minh City, connecting Dong Thanh and Hiep Phuoc.

A livestream hosted by Bac Ninh Province officials and influencers sold more than 31 tonnes of lychees in a single day, attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers nationwide.