VIETNAM TODAY

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have successfully removed and safely detonated three unexploded bombs left over from the US War, the provincial Military Command confirmed.

Strong tornadoes have ripped through the southernmost province of Ca Mau over the past two days, collapsing and unroofing more than 40 homes.

Authorities in Danang City have called for stricter enforcement against begging, street vending by disabled individuals, and tourist harassment in restricted areas and major tourist destinations.

The Asian Animals Foundation has continued to call for elephant owners in Dak Lak Province to end elephant riding services and return elephants to the forest.

Ho Chi Minh City’s real estate market is showing early signs of recovery, with new supply prospects boosted by streamlined legal procedures and lower bank lending rates.

Authorities in Nha Trang Bay have called for coordinated efforts to protect a rare Bryde’s Whale recently spotted in the waters near Hon Mun Island.

All new bus routes of HCM City will be required to run on clean fuel, setting the stage for a complete shift to electric or green-energy buses by 2030.

Recent floods in Nghe An have claimed four lives, damaged thousands of houses, and caused economic losses exceeding VND 3.39 trillion (approximately USD 133.2 million).

Vietnam has risen to become the second largest exporter of smartphones to the US, trailing only behind India, according to global technology vendor Canalys.

Vietnam is witnessing a data centre investment surge in 2025, with large-scale and hyperscale projects gaining momentum across key cities amid booming digital infrastructure demand.

Vietnamese consumers are estimated to spend roughly VND 1.23 trillion (USD 46.98 million) on online shopping every day, up 25 per cent from last year.

A fleet of seven helicopters is training intensively in preparing to join a ten-aircraft formation that will tow the Communist Party of Vietnam and national flags for the National Day celebration.

A dedicated alliance of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) is set to make its debut in Vietnam this August during the country’s first-ever National KOL Conference.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to achieve an ambitious GDP growth target of 8.3–8.5 per cent this year, despite global uncertainties and divergent economic forecasts.

The US spent USD12.8 billion on importing footwear and textiles from Vietnam in the first half of this year.

Many residents in Dong Son Commune in the central province of Quang Ngai choose to dig holes and bury themselves in the beach sand, considering it a way to relax and relieve joint and bone ailments.

HCM City authorities have added a new ferry to the Can Gio-Vung Tau route to meet growing demand following the administrative merger of the two localities.

Dengue fever cases in the capital city of Hanoi have doubled in the past week, raising concerns of a broader outbreak as Vietnam enters peak transmission season.

A tornado in the southernmost province of Ca Mau early this morning, July 28, damaged 22 local houses.