VIETNAM TODAY

Australia and Vietnam partner to advance fintech and digital innovation

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission and the Vietnam Banks Association have signed a MoU to strengthen cooperation in financial technology and digital innovation between the two nations.

New orders fall markedly in May on US tariffs’ impact

New orders continued to fall in May as US tariffs impacted demand for exports, according to the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released on Monday.

Snakes on a plane: Indian smuggler caught with venomous vipers

A passenger smuggling dozens of venomous vipers was stopped after flying into the financial capital Mumbai from Thailand, Indian customs officials said.

Hanoi struggles with scorching heat

Hanoi is facing sweltering heat with temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius.

Satellite cities attract new investment waves

The Capital Region, including Hanoi and nine neighbouring provinces is identified as a socio-economic development linkage area.

Vietnam sees sharp drop in traffic accidents in five months

Vietnam recorded 7,853 traffic accidents nationwide from December 15 - May 14, resulting in 4,328 deaths and 5,307 injuries, a major decline from the previous year.

Vietnamese and US defence ministers meet on sidelines of Shangri-La

Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Saturday on the sidelines of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue.

Vietnamese trade mission sounds out business opportunities in United States

A delegation of nearly 50 representatives from Vietnamese agencies and businesses is travelling to the US to seek trade promotion opportunities and boost imports of key US agricultural products.

India's monsoon rains kill at least 30 in northeast

Flash floods and landslides after torrential monsoon rain over the last two days killed at least 30 people in India's northeast, officials said Sunday.

Businesses’ requests must be responded in two weeks: PM

All proposals and concerns from enterprises must be answered and resolved within two weeks, directed PM Pham Minh Chinh while chairing a dialogue with the business community in Hanoi on May 31.

Northern Vietnam’s largest fashion market stalls amid inspection fears

Ninh Hiep Market, one of northern Vietnam’s largest wholesale fashion hubs, has seen a wave of shop closures in recent days, leaving the once-bustling marketplace eerily quiet.

Thousands of counterfeit luxury goods found at HCM City shopping centre

The Domestic Market Management and Development Authority has seized thousands of suspected counterfeit products during a surprise inspection at Saigon Square in HCM City.

Hanoi launches pilot electric bus route linking city centre and Dong Anh

The Hanoi People’s Committee has approved the pilot operation of electric bus route 43, connecting Kim Ma Station in the city centre to Dong Anh Town in the outlying Dong Anh District.

Hundreds of trees planted in Cuc Phuong National Park as part of Forestival

The Department of Tourism of Ninh Binh province launched the "Forestival 2025 - Forests of Vietnam" forestation programme on May 30.

Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line halts due to technical issue

The Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line in Hanoi was temporarily suspended on the afternoon of May 30 after a technical alert at Cat Linh Station, according to Hanoi Metro.

Falling flame tree snaps power line, kills two in Tra Vinh

A falling flame tree brought down a power line and electrocuted two young men in Tra Vinh Province.

Vietnamese Defence Minister attends Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence led by Minister Phan Van Giang is attending the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 30 to June 1.

Truck found carrying African swine fever-infected pigs

Police in Ha Tinh Province have seized a truck transporting 180 pigs infected with African swine fever, with no quarantine papers or proof of origin.

Hai Duong ships first 2025 lychee batch to Australia and Japan

Hai Duong Province launched its 2025 ripe lychee season on May 30 with a festival in Thanh Ha District and announced the first shipments to Australia and Japan.