VIETNAM TODAY

Quang Ninh Province has begun construction of its first state-owned rental social housing project, a 150-apartment development scheduled for completion in 2027.

Vietnam earned more than USD 22.8 million from star anise exports in the first five months of the year, reinforcing its position as the world's second largest producer of the high value spice.

Widespread moderate to heavy rain may trigger tornadoes, lightning, flash floods, landslides and local flooding over the next 10 days.

The Dalat-Buon Ma Thuot link road has just opened to traffic after two years of construction, cutting travel time.

Dong Nai City leaders received 62 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts repatriated from Cambodia for memorial and burial rites.

As river levels fell, mortar rounds and sacks of grenades were exposed beneath Cho Cau Bridge linking Yen Trung and Nghi Loc communes in Nghe An Province, alarming residents who alerted authorities.

Heavy rain flooded several areas of Quang Ninh Province overnight and on Monday morning, disrupting traffic, while forecasters warned of further downpours, flash floods and landslides through July 2.

Dong Thap Province has approved plans for a VND 2.75 trillion (about USD 105 million) industrial park near the coast as part of efforts to expand industrial development and attract investment.

Trade through Lao Cai's border crossings rose by more than 60 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by strong farm produce shipments and record durian exports to China.

Vietnam Airlines plans to move around 12 per cent of its international flights to Long Thanh Airport, while Vietjet Air has committed to operating at least two international routes from the new hub.

Hanoi plans to issue local government bonds between 2027 and 2030, targeting total fundraising of between VND 150 trillion and VND 200 trillion (approximately USD 5.8 billion and USD 7.7 billion).

A military helicopter joined a large-scale rescue drill in Ninh Binh Province on Sunday, simulating the evacuation of stranded sailors during a super typhoon as part of a civil defence exercise.

HCM City police have dismantled an inter-provincial network accused of manufacturing and trafficking military-grade weapons through social media, arresting 30 suspects

Domestic airfares have fallen by 10-15 per cent ahead of Vietnam's summer travel peak, encouraging more people to book holidays and giving tourism businesses fresh momentum.

At least three fishing boats caught fire at a mooring area in Nghe An Province on June 30, causing heavy losses as authorities battled to prevent the blaze from spreading.

Dong Nai City has converted a former government office into an elderly care centre, the first project of its kind aimed at reusing surplus public buildings following administrative restructuring.

Vietnam has launched its first carbon exchange, introducing carbon pricing by allowing emission allowances and carbon credits to be traded as economic assets.

Vietnamese military and police teams have arrived in Venezuela to help earthquake recovery.

Hanoi City authorities ordered urgent inspections of all operating urban rail lines and prompt repairs to any damage, deterioration or safety risks.