VIETNAM TODAY

PM lauds SK Group’s vision for mutual growth in Vietnam

PM Pham Minh Chinh praised SK Group’s global achievements, noting its role as one of the major investors in Vietnam during a reception in Hanoi on February 14 for its Chairman Chey Tae-won.

Northern region to face three consecutive cold snaps

The northern region of Vietnam is forecasted to experience three consecutive cold spells from February 15-22, which bring light rain and cold temperatures of between 16-18 degrees Celsius.

Vietnam resolute in achieving 8% growth target

The National Assembly (NA) discussed a proposal to revise Vietnam’s 2025 economic growth target to at least 8% during its extraordinary ninth session on February 14.

Cruise ships bring thousands to southern central Vietnam

Two cruise ships have brought 2,600 tourists to the southern central provinces of Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan.

Renowned embroidery workshop in Da Lat devastated by fire

A renowned embroidery workshop in Da Lat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has been ravaged by fire.

Government proposes special mechanisms for Ninh Thuan nuclear project

The government has submitted to the National Assembly a proposal on special mechanisms and policies for the investment and construction of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project.

Insiders sketch out two scenarios for Vietnam’s real estate market in 2025

Vice Chairman of the Vietnam National Real Estate Association Nguyen Van Dinh has outlined two scenarios for Vietnam’s property market in 2025.

Indonesia hands lengthy sentences to Javan rhino poachers

An Indonesian court has handed lengthy prison terms to poachers who killed dozens of rare Javan rhinos.

Recent US tariffs not intended to target Vietnam

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper has affirmed that recent tariff measures were not aimed at Vietnam.

Ha Giang town residents to be evacuated due to landslides

Authorities in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang's Xin Man District are planning to evacuate residents from Coc Pai Town, which is threatened by landslides.

Suspected gas explosion kills four at Taiwan department store

A suspected gas explosion in a Taiwan department store killed at least four people and injured 29, authorities said on Thursday.

Housing demand from foreigners in Hanoi rises

The demand for housing from foreigners is anticipated to continue, driving an existing upward trajectory in Hanoi, signalling a positive development for the domestic real estate market.

Birds ravage Ha Tinh paddy fields

Thousands of strange birds have ravaged paddy fields in the central province of Hà Tĩnh.

France to support Vietnam in training scientific research personnel

The French Ambassador to Vietnam has reaffirmed France’s commitment to augmenting scientific research cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in marine science and human resource training.

Vietnam ready to cooperate closely with US in receiving deported nationals

The reception of Vietnamese nationals deported by the US has been carried out on the basis of agreements on the reception of such nationals signed by the two countries.

Police bust international fraud ring, arresting 56 suspects

Police in Ha Tinh Province, in coordination with relevant agencies, have arrested 30 individuals involved in a large-scale fraud operation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Retail fuel prices rise

Retail fuel prices were revised on February 13 by the finance, and industry and trade ministries.

Thousands of young people nationwide join military service

Ceremonies to see young people off for military service were organised nationwide this morning, February 13.

Vietnam’s stock market looks to strong 2025, led by banks

As Vietnam’s economy strides confidently into 2025, the outlook for listed companies appears increasingly robust, with the banking sector positioned as a key driver of stock market growth.