VIETNAM TODAY

The powerful Super Typhoon Ba Vi has formed over the northwestern Pacific. While it is unlikely to enter the East Sea, its circulation could still bring strong winds and high waves to the region.

Although Typhoon Maysak caused no casualties, it inflicted an estimated VND 20 billion (approximately USD 765,000) in property damage in Quang Ninh Province.

Vietnam plans to issue national technical standards for urban railways this month as it finalises regulations to support upcoming high-speed and metro rail projects.

Halong Bay reopened to tourists at 2 pm on Sunday after authorities lifted a temporary suspension on cruise operations following the weakening of Storm Maysak.

Storm Maysak weakened into a tropical depression on Sunday after moving inland in southern China, while forecasters warned of flash floods and landslides in northern Vietnam

Domestic coffee prices and Vietnam's rice export prices rose over the past week, supported by tightening supplies and firm export demand.

Hanoi will issue free chip-enabled transport cards to passengers eligible for free travel on the city's subsidised bus network, alongside existing digital ticketing options.

Storm Maysak and its aftermath disrupted electricity supply in parts of northern Vietnam, with power restored to 6,722 customers after emergency repairs, the Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) said.

Storm Maysak weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland over China's Guangxi region on Sunday and is expected to dissipate into a low-pressure area within hours.

Heavy rain triggered by Storm Maysak caused flooding and landslides in Son La Province, damaging roads, homes and farmland, local authorities said on Sunday.

Construction has once again stopped on a USD 368 million luxury resort overlooking Lang Co Bay in Hue City, despite work resuming after years of delays.

China imported more than USD 506 million worth of Vietnamese lobster in the first five months of 2026, up 44.3 per cent year on year, cementing its position as the industry's largest export market.

Investors have committed nearly USD 7.7 billion to proposed and approved projects in Quang Tri Province, as local authorities seek to accelerate development under a revised long term master plan.

A woman in Daklak Province narrowly avoided injury after discovering a snake believed to be a cobra, measuring more than one metre long, crawling onto her bed while she slept with her young child.

Storm Maysak has brought heavy to very heavy rain to the northeast on July 4-5, especially Quang Ninh and Haiphong.

Storm Maysak made landfall in Mong Cai, Quang Ninh Province, on Saturday evening, bringing floods, fallen trees and power cuts.

Police have rescued a six-year-old girl who was abducted in Son La Province, arresting the suspect several hours later following a cross provincial manhunt.

Surging ocean freight rates are eroding exporters' profits, prompting businesses to call for urgent improvements to Vietnam's logistics infrastructure to ease mounting cost pressures.

Storm Maysak brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mong Cai, Quang Ninh Province, toppling trees, ripping off market roofs and forcing power cuts.