VIETNAM TODAY

Bac Ninh Province has generated more than VND 2.6 trillion (USD 100 million) from lychee sales so far this season, driven by record-high prices and strong demand in both domestic and export markets.

Lien Khuong Airport is expected to resume operations on August 19 after more than five months of closure for runway and taxiway upgrades.

Construction of Long Thanh International Airport has surpassed 76 per cent completion, with authorities urging contractors to accelerate work to keep the project on track for completion.

Authorities in Ninh Binh Province have culled more than 1,100 ducks after a bird flu outbreak was detected in Lai Thanh Commune.

Hanoi has proposed a VND 3.562 trillion (approximately USD 137 million) rental housing project in Viet Hung Ward, marking a new step in developing publicly funded rental homes.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have deployed hundreds of workers and vehicles to clear accumulated waste in Dalat after the city's main treatment plant resumed operations.

A rare four-eyed turtle has been returned to the wild after a resident in Hue discovered the protected species wandering into her yard and handed it over to authorities.

Police in Lao Cai Province have arrested 19 Chinese nationals accused of operating a cross-border fraud scheme targeting victims in China, authorities said on June 14.

Rubbish piled up across central Dalat after a waste treatment plant temporarily stopped accepting deliveries, leaving several streets facing pollution and foul odours.

Vietnam's Cai Mep Port and Haiphong Port have been ranked among the world's 20 most efficient container ports, outperforming several major regional competitors in the latest global index.

Forecasters said northern Vietnam, especially mountainous and midland areas, may see heavy rain from tonight to June 16, with over 250mm in places.

Police in Quang Ninh Province have dismantled an alleged commercial surrogacy network that operated through social media platforms, authorities said.

Contractors at Long Thanh International Airport are increasing night-time construction and recruiting more workers as they race to complete Vietnam's largest aviation project on schedule.

A heatwave affected the northern midlands and Red River Delta from June 13, with maximum temperatures generally ranging from 35 to 37 degrees Celsius.

Authorities in Cao Bang have warned of rockfall risks along National Highway 34 after a woman was injured by a falling boulder.

A section of plaster fell from Van Khe Station on Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line and struck a moving BRT bus below, damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries.

Vietnam held a memorial and burial ceremony on June 13 for 18 soldiers whose remains were recovered in Cambodia, honouring those who died while serving as volunteer troops and experts during wartime.

The Military-Civilian Medical Centre of Phu Quy Special Zone on Saturday launched a health screening programme for local residents.

Tay Ninh Province has recorded nine landslides and subsidence incidents so far this year, damaging rural roads and disrupting transport.