VIETNAM TODAY

Ho Chi Minh City has reported Vietnam’s first case of the NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 subvariant, which has appeared in numerous countries and may be linked to a recent rise in local infections.

The ASEAN region's growing demand, combined with geographic proximity that reduces transportation costs, creates a substantial competitive edge for Vietnamese enterprises.

Its Forest Protection Sub-department has applied various specialised software and information technologies in forest management and protection and fire prevention.

The average export price of Vietnamese mangoes also rose by 72.65%, reflecting strong consumer acceptance in China.

Vietnamese and Lao police cracked down on a major online gambling ring, seizing dozens of devices and detaining 29 suspects in Vientiane.

PM Pham Minh Chinh emphasised the principle of harmonising benefits, sharing risks and ensuring Vietnam's core interests in the trade talks with the US while presiding over a meeting on May 24.

Hong Kong has said it will open its universities to more international students, highlighting those affected by the US government's move this week to block Harvard from enrolling foreign nationals.

A resident in Ha Tinh Province has handed over a rare pygmy loris to local authorities after discovering it in her garden on May 22.

Financial leasing reached VNĐ40.7 trillion (US$1.6 billion) by Q1, up 8.4 per cent year-on-year, calling for measures to boost its role in the economy.

A helicopter successfully herded 16 critically endangered banteng onto a truck in Cambodia for the first time, conservationists said.

A State funeral for former Politburo member and former State President Tran Duc Luong was held at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi on May 24 with the national mourning etiquette.

A cold air mass from the north is forecast to impact northern Vietnam starting May 24, bringing cooler weather to lowland areas and temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius in the mountainous regions.

Vietnam is facing a major shortage of cybersecurity professionals, experts warned at the 7th Vietnam Security Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 23.

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 27 - 29, according to an announcement released on May 23 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam will pay an official visit to Malaysia and attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and related events there from May 24-28.

Heavy rain on May 23 caused flooding inside Yen Nghia Station on Hanoi’s Cat Linh–Ha Dong metro line, forcing passengers to dodge water for fear of slipping.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has issued a directive requesting telecom operators in Vietnam to block access to Telegram, following a request from the Ministry of Public Security.

Severe weather disrupted dozens of domestic and international flights at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport on May 23, affecting both Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air operations.

Vietnam registered the highest growth rate among the top 10 markets in the region at 121 per cent, driven by the country’s strong economic performance and growing appeal as a travel destination.