VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnamese advised to leave Israel via land border crossings

Vietnamese people living in Israel are advised to prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.

Rare python slips into Dak Lak house

A rare reticulated python has been found wandering a house in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

Petrovietnam ranks 11th in Fortune Southeast Asia 500

The Vietnam National Industry - Energy Group (Petrovietnam) has been ranked 11th in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500, according to the rankings released on June 17.

Danang’s FTZ positioned as key link in global supply chain

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed a decision to establish the Danang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which will be connected to main infrastructure facilities.

Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro passenger numbers surpass target

Ho Chi Minh City's Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line 1 has recorded nearly 10 million passenger trips since opening in December last year, significantly exceeding its target.

ASEAN becomes China’s largest trading partner in early 2025

China’s trade with ASEAN surged in the first five months of 2025, accounting for 16.8 per cent of the country’s total foreign trade and making the bloc its largest trading partner.

Sugar stockpiles surge in Vietnam amid collapsing prices

Vietnamese sugar mills have faced record-high inventories as global oversupply and cheaper imports squeeze domestic industry.

Man missing after being swept away at Dalat lake

A 29-year-old man went missing after being swept away while fishing at Tuyen Lam Lake in Dalat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

Stavian Chemical ranks 219th in Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list

PR Article - Stavian Chemical debuts at 219th in the Fortune 500 Southeast Asia 2025, marking a milestone for Vietnamese enterprises in the regional and global markets.

Stavian Chemical rises to 15th in global ICIS ranking for 2025

PR Article - Stavian Chemical ranks 15th globally and 7th in Asia-Pacific in the ICIS Top 100, highlighting Vietnam’s growing influence in global industry.

Vietnamese Embassy in Israel urges citizens to prioritise safety

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued a formal advisory to the Vietnamese community residing, studying, and working there, underscoring a need to ensure safety as hostilities intensify.

Vietnam’s rice prices fall nearly 19 per cent

Vietnam’s rice export prices have dropped sharply in the first five months of 2025, even as shipment volumes continue to rise, highlighting ongoing volatility in the global grain market.

Tax department explains sudden wave of shop closures

Authorities say that many small retailers have misunderstood new e-invoicing rules, leading to unnecessary shutdowns.

Vietnam seeks to draw more FDI inflows into semiconductors, AI

Global tech giant Qualcomm has just launched an AI Research & Development centre in Vietnam, which is expected to help position Vietnam as a leading AI R&D hub in the region and the world.

Drones threaten flight safety at Tho Xuan Airport

Drones were spotted near Tho Xuan Airport in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa on June 13 and 14, posing a threat to aviation safety.

Central Vietnam farmers suffer heavy losses from unusual floods

Off-season rains have devastated thousands of hectares of crops in the central region.

Vietnam, US advance trade talks in third round of negotiations

Vietnam and the US have made significant progress in advancing a reciprocal trade agreement, narrowing key differences during a third round of talks held in Washington D.C. from June 9 to 12.

Supporting industries aim for deeper engagement in global supply chains

With a stable political environment, strategic location, and a young, dynamic workforce, Bac Ninh continues to attract strong inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI).

Vietnamese businesses lead global shift toward AI hiring

Around 91% of Vietnamese business leaders are considering hiring for artificial intelligence (AI)-specific roles, surpassing the global average by 13 percentage points.