VIETNAM TODAY

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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’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.

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

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 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.

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 have continued to rise, making China the fastest-growing export market this year.

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

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 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.

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.

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