VIETNAM TODAY

A collision between a train and a tractor occurred on a section of the railway running through the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, resulting in one fatality.

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium will make a State visit to Vietnam from March 31 to April 4, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A man from Quang Tri has spent over 45 years protecting the forest, and to honour his dedication, scientists have named a newly discovered plant species after him.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Hanoi on March 27 afternoon, beginning his three-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.

Dozens of fighter jets and helicopters performed training exercises in HCM City to prepare for a grand military parade marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Reunification Day (April 30).

This pilot programme will not impose any restrictions on foreign investors regarding ownership percentages or capital contributions.

The Ministry of Finance has submitted a proposal to the Government regarding tax policies to enhance Vietnam’s trade competitiveness and align its tariff structure with global economic shifts.

HCM City will inspect the water quality at up to 960 local apartment buildings and 624 centralised water storage tanks.

Three children have drowned when swimming in streams in the central province of Quang Tri.

The Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) is targeted to become one of 100 leading universities in Asia by 2045.

The police have busted a massive synthetic drug production ring in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa, confiscating around 1.4 tonnes of ketamine.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam has urged Vietnam and Singapore to accelerate the implementation of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam's cinema market is experiencing rapid growth, attracting significant foreign investment.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong held talks in Hanoi on March 26, creating new breakthroughs for the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted an official welcome ceremony for visiting Singaporean PM Lawrence Wong and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on the morning of March 26.

Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) members with a third child or more will no longer face disciplinary action.

A man in the northern province of Vinh Phuc has been fined VND29 million (USD1,143) for allowing his little daughter to steer the car while travelling on a local road.

The Ministry of Finance is seeking public comments on a draft resolution proposing a 2% reduction in value-added tax (VAT) to stimulate consumption, support businesses and promote economic growth.

Hailstorms hit the northern mountainous provinces of Son La and Dien Bien on Tuesday, damaging several houses.