VIETNAM TODAY

Economic damage from opportunity loss caused by air pollution has been estimated at about 3 billion THB (89.4 million USD).

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed a controlled pilot programme for fintech activities, including digital asset and cryptocurrency trades at financial centres.

China said it was "extremely unlikely" Covid-19 came from a laboratory, after CIA said it believed the virus had more likely come from a lab rather than natural transmission.

PM Pham Minh Chinh visited and extended Lunar New Year 2025 greetings to officers and staff of the People’s Public Security force in Hanoi on January 27.

Asian markets mostly fell Monday on fresh trade fears after Donald Trump's threat to impose huge tariffs on Colombia in retaliation for its refusal to accept deportation flights from the US.

Many families in HCM City are gathering to prepare the traditional Chung cakes for the coming Tet Lunar New Year Festival.

Two earthquakes occurred in the central province of Quang Nam and Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on Monday morning.

As many as 54 people died and 78 were injured in 100 traffic accidents that occurred on the first two days of the 2025 Tet Lunar New Year holiday on January 25-26.

The northern region of Vietnam has continued to face a new intense cold spell while some northern mountainous areas have seen snow as temperatures falling to minus 2-4 degrees Celsius.

Despite the peak Tet shopping season, many traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City remain quiet and lack customers.

Fishermen in some central localities have seen a bountiful catch leading up to the Tet Lunar New Year.

During Lunar New Year 2025, entertainment venues in Ho Chi Minh City are hosting a variety of exciting activities to cater to both residents and tourists.

Applying green standards to exports will improve Vietnamese footwear companies brand value and competitiveness in the global market.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch, ordering competent ministries, sectors and localities to provide care and support for workers remaining on construction sites on Tet.

Localities across Vietnam have implemented a range of social support initiatives to assist disadvantaged groups to enjoy the Lunar New Year Festival.

The project aims to construct the My Xuan International General Port, capable of accommodating ships with a capacity of up to 60,000 DWT.

A total of 15,456 households, comprising 58,540 individuals, received rice aid during this period. Each individual was allocated 15kg of rice.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has forecast that Vietnam's automobile market could grow by approximately 12% in 2025, with sales expected to reach 600,000 units.

Many low-lying areas and those along rivers, canals, and streams in HCM City are expected to struggle with flooding during the Tet Lunar New Year holiday due to high tides.