VIETNAM TODAY

Prolonged heavy rain and landslides have isolated thousands of residents in central Vietnam, prompting evacuations and emergency relief efforts.

Vietnam and the United States have agreed to accelerate the signing of a reciprocal trade agreement, aiming to ensure fairness, balance, and stronger bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

The HCM City Department of Construction has recommended an investment of VND 2.95 trillion (USD 118 million) to widen Nguyen Tat Thanh Street and build a new Tan Thuan 1 Bridge.

Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice as of October 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases by exporters, according to the Vietnam Food Association.

PR Article-The Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA) has celebrated its 35th anniversary at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel, marking a significant milestone for one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam will pay an official visit to the United Kingdom from October 28 to 30, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

PM Pham Minh Chinh attended the 13th ASEAN-US Summit in Malaysia, outlining four key orientations to advance ASEAN-US relations substantively and effectively.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of other ASEAN member states and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit on October 26 afternoon.

The General Administration of Customs of China has so far approved 3,938 agricultural and food product codes for Vietnamese enterprises to be allowed to export to this market.

Protecting human rights and citizens’ rights in cyberspace is a vital foundation for building a safe, inclusive and people-centred digital future.

The Singapore Government’s proposal to sign a bilateral rice trade agreement with Vietnam is expected to help stabilise Vietnam’s rice export to the city-state in the time ahead.

Vietnamese tea is emerging as a remarkable highlight in the exhibition space jointly organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and 34 provinces and cities at the ongoing Autumn Fair 2025.

Nearly 2,000 containers of durians are stranded after all chemical residue testing laboratories for export were simultaneously suspended, triggering a crisis across Dak Lak’s durian industry.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged joint global efforts to turn the Hanoi Convention into a true model for cooperation, trust, and shared responsibility in the digital age.

Southern meteorological authorities forecast widespread heavy rain across Ho Chi Minh City from October 26 to 29, with total rainfall expected to reach 150-300mm.

Khanh Hoa Province has proposed a VND 10,000 billion project to build a 4km sea-crossing bridge as part of a 25km coastal route connecting Cam Ranh Airport with southern economic zones.

Two 17-year-old boys were swept away by strong waves while swimming in Xuan Dai Bay, Dak Lak Province.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa attended a business forum in Hanoi, aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Vietnam exported more than 1.5 million tonnes of coffee worth over USD 8.4 billion in the 2024-2025 crop year, setting a new record as both volume and value surged amid peak coffee prices.