VIETNAM TODAY

Dong Nai has accelerated construction of a key road linking to Long Thanh International Airport, prioritising a 7.7km section for completion by June 2027.

Foreign direct investment into Ho Chi Minh City reached nearly USD 2.9 billion in the first quarter, rising more than 200 per cent year on year.

Prolonged disruptions from the Middle East conflict could cut growth and drive inflation across Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned.

Domestic airfares in Vietnam could increase after the Civil Aviation Authority proposed a temporary fuel surcharge in response to rising jet fuel prices.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged uninterrupted fuel supply and the swift development of strategic reserves to strengthen Vietnam’s energy security amid global uncertainty.

Vietnam has begun construction of the Hiep Phuoc LNG Power Plant in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a key step in expanding gas-fired power to support energy security.

Vietnam has lowered retail fuel prices again, with sharp cuts to petrol rates following recent tax reductions aimed at easing domestic costs.

Several academic disciplines at Vietnamese universities have improved their positions in the latest global rankings released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

A new global coffee alliance was launched in Hanoi on March 26 to promote sustainable development and inclusive growth across the coffee sector.

Vietnam is set to remain a standout growth market for Norwegian salmon in 2026 after exports surged 40 per cent in 2025, making it the fastest growing market in South East Asia.

Vietnam’s central bank is moving to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence in banking, requiring institutions to notify customers when AI is used in direct interactions.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to become the first locality to list and trade pork on the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV).

Mu A Thi has been named among Vietnam’s outstanding young figures of 2025 after rescuing about 90 people from landslides during Storm Yagi, at a ceremony held on March 25 in Hanoi.

Haiphong customs seized nearly 7kg of suspected gold from 20 passengers arriving from South Korea, uncovering an alleged smuggling attempt at Cat Bi Airport.

Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi will shut to all vehicles from March 28 to May 27 for urgent repairs, with authorities diverting traffic to nearby routes.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch free mass health screenings on April 5, targeting about 16,000 residents across 60 sites to improve early detection and access to care.

Leaders agree to expand cooperation in energy, technology and trade during Moscow talks.

Rising incomes and changing diets drive strong demand for premium imported seafood.

Major fuel distributors accelerate biofuel adoption to cut imports and boost energy security.