VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam has begun administering a new-generation RSV vaccine, offering timely protection for older adults and people with underlying health conditions against serious respiratory diseases.

Ho Chi Minh City has put into operation the Le Minh Xuan Bus Terminal, covering nearly 14,000 square metres, making it the largest bus terminal on the city’s outskirts to date.

Vietnam’s real estate market is currently driven by real demand and transparent legal frameworks thanks to new legal corridors, with expectations of a clear recovery in 2026.

Authorities have inspected a wildlife breeding facility in Ho Chi Minh City, uncovering several endangered and rare animals being kept without proof of legal origin.

Nine objects believed to be wartime grenades and landmines have been found along the Lo River in Vietnam’s northern province of Phu Tho, prompting an emergency response from local authorities.

Northern and north-central Vietnam will see cold nights and early mornings with scattered rain in the coming days, as a stronger cold air mass is forecast to arrive later this week.

Citizens were recommended to stay updated on and strictly comply with regulations and guidance issued by local authorities.

Several motorbike drivers in Hanoi have been caught covering licence plates to avoid penalties as the city rolls out nearly 2,000 AI powered traffic cameras.

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have approved an investment plan for Phan Thiet Airport with a total capital of VND3.8 trillion (about USD145 million).

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner made the first successful landing at Long Thanh Airport on December 15, marking a key milestone as Vietnam prepares to bring its largest airport into operation.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has urged an investigation after 105 people fell ill in a suspected food poisoning incident linked to the Vietnamese sandwich, banh mi, in Quang Ngai Province.

Vietnamese rice prices risk a sharp decline as the Philippines suspends imports while the upcoming harvest is expected to add about four million tonnes to supply.

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have approved an investment plan for the Dak Doa golf course project worth over VND 1.15 trillion (USD 43.7 million).

A seven-year-old girl was seriously injured after a wild monkey attacked her while she was playing in her home yard in central Vietnam.

Long Thanh International Airport will receive its first three official flights on December 19, marking a key milestone ahead of commercial operations planned for mid-2026.

Three people have died after a landslide buried two road workers and a motorcyclist on National Highway 6 in Phu Tho Province, authorities said on December 15.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inaugurated Vietnam's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants on Sunday, a strategic shift toward cleaner energy and grid stability as renewable sources expand.

Vietnam will become an attractive destination for technology talent, PM Pham Minh Chinh has said.

The Vietnam-China International Trade Fair opened in Tuyen Quang Province on December 12, as part of a national trade promotion programme marking the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties.