VIETNAM TODAY

Quang Tri authorities have completed procedures to expel nine Lao nationals who illegally entered Vietnam in search of jobs in Ho Chi Minh City.

A strong cold air mass is forecast to move into northern Vietnam from the night of October 4, bringing thunderstorms and temperatures 8-10 degrees Celsius lower.

Vietnam's railway sector has introduced fare discounts of 10-40 per cent on several routes in October, alongside group promotions on selected services.

Two teenagers in Lao Bao Commune, Quang Tri Province, died after being swept away while swimming at O O Waterfall.

Danang City has launched a 2026 plan aimed at tackling homelessness and begging, including disguised forms of begging, particularly in urban, tourist and commercial areas.

Authorities have recovered 701 sets of war remains from Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, including 19 found on October 1.

Widespread heavy rain is likely to affect central Vietnam in October, with severe weather including thunderstorms, whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong gusts also possible nationwide.

More than two hours of heavy rain and thunderstorms caused severe flooding across HCM City on October 1, disrupting traffic on several major roads during the evening rush hour.

Vietnam's aviation market maintained strong growth in the first nine months of 2026, with passenger traffic through the country's airports rising 12 per cent year on year to nearly 102 million.

Vietnam and Canada have launched a new municipal partnership to strengthen urban resilience to climate change and improve sustainable waste management.

Phu Quoc authorities have approved VND 15.6 billion (USD 601,000) in compensation, support and resettlement funding for a western coastal road project.

Retail petrol prices in Vietnam rose for a fifth consecutive adjustment on October 1, while diesel prices fell after three increases.

A traffic jam stretching nearly 10km has disrupted traffic between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai since the morning of October 1.

A Chinese driver has been fined for driving 43km/h over the speed limit on the Vinh Hao-Phan Thiet Expressway in Lam Dong Province.

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HCM City businesses sought nearly 27,000 workers in September, while only about 18,000 people were looking for jobs, leaving a gap of nearly 9,000 positions.

A man was killed after being struck by a train in Ho Chi Minh City on October 1, with police investigating the accident.

Hanoi's market surveillance authorities handled 173 violations during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, imposing fines of more than VND 1.27 billion (USD 49,000).

More than 7,600 workers and engineers are working to accelerate the expansion of Phu Quoc International Airport, which is scheduled to begin operations in April 2027.