VIETNAM TODAY

Hanoi old quarter houses listed at nearly USD 115,000 per sqm

Properties in Hanoi’s old quarter are being advertised at nearly VND 3 billion (approximately USD 115,000) per square metre, while several other central streets also see listings above USD 38,400.

Hundreds of police hunt suspect in Dak Lak family triple murder

Hundreds of police in Dak Lak Province are searching for Nguyen Nam Dai Thuan, 37, accused of killing three family members and injuring a 13-year-old boy with a knife.

Vietnam’s coconut imports surge amid booming exports

Vietnam imported USD 31.2 million worth of coconuts in the first seven months of 2025, nearly 20 times higher than the same period last year.

HCM City plans to expand waterway transport to ease traffic congestion

Ho Chi Minh City is moving to expand its waterway transport network in a bid to relieve pressure on its congested roads as the number of private vehicles continues to rise.

Authorities crack down on illegal gold smuggling from China

The Border Guard Command of Lao Cai Province on September 12 announced that they have dismantled a smuggling ring illegally transporting gold bars from China into Vietnam.

Cold front forecast to hit northern Vietnam in late September

A weak cold front is expected to reach northern Vietnam by late September, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Vietnam seafood industry reeling after US import ban decision

Vietnam’s seafood sector faces potential losses of USD 500 million annually after the United States unexpectedly refused to grant equivalence recognition to 12 Vietnamese fisheries.

Vietnam’s central bank confirms credit data incident at CIC

The State Bank of Vietnam announced on September 12 that it had received a report from the Credit Information Centre (CIC) regarding a credit data incident.

Vietnam to waive basic hospital fees for all citizens by 2030

Vietnam’s Politburo has set a target of free annual health check-ups for all citizens from 2026, and basic hospital fees waived under health insurance benefits by 2030.

HCM City fisherman discovers 81 kilos of marijuana at sea

A fisherman off HCM City coast found more than 81 kilos of marijuana floating in the sea, prompting a police investigation into its origin.

Vietnam ready to take citizen protection measures in Nepal, Qatar

The Vietnamese Embassy in India is working closely with Nepalese authorities to closely monitor the situation and stands ready to protect in case any Vietnamese citizens meet difficulties.

Flight delayed for donor heart to be flown to Hue

Flight VN1545 from Hanoi to Hue was delayed by 15 minutes on September 10, so that a surgical team could board with a donor’s heart for transplant in Hue.

Illegally traded rare otter rescued in Ninh Binh

An endangered, rare otter has been rescued by the police in the northern province of Ninh Binh and transferred to Cuc Phuong National Park for care and rehabilitation.

Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China surge

Vietnam’s shrimp exports to China have continued to rise, making China the fastest-growing export market this year.

Mass fish deaths found in Truc Bach Lake

Dead fish floating on Truc Bach Lake have caused foul odours, polluting the environment.

Social media accounts remove content following Vingroup lawsuit threat

More than 50 social media channels have taken down posts about Vingroup after the corporation announced lawsuits against 68 individuals and organisations accused of spreading false information.

Vietnam’s agriculture posts record trade surplus, builds global position

Vietnam’s agriculture scene has gone from scraping by to raking in over 60 billion USD in exports, turning rice paddies and coffee fields into a cash cow that’s fueling the nation’s economic rise.

Lang Nu Village revives after Typhoon Yagi flash flood

A new life has begun in Lang Nu Village in Lao Cai Province, which was devastated by a flash flood triggered by Typhoon Yagi that left 60 dead and seven missing.

Earthquakes strike Quang Ngai

A powerful earthquake struck the central province of Quang Ngai early this morning, September 11, startling residents more than 150 kilometres from the epicentre.