VIETNAM TODAY

Northern Vietnam and the north-central region are expected to face a widespread heatwave from May 13, with severe temperatures forecast in western mountainous areas.

Vietnam’s import-export turnover exceeded USD 345 billion in the first four months of 2026, though authorities warned smuggling and trade fraud remain widespread across border routes.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province sealed off a pine hill after a resident discovered a rusted wartime mortar shell in Lac Duong Commune.

A rare slow loris was found climbing near the entrance of a resident’s home in the central province of Quang Tri before being handed over for release back into the wild.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have culled more than 9,500 pigs following an outbreak of African swine fever at a large-scale farming complex.

Authorities in Ha Tinh Province discovered a man keeping 46 wild birds without proof of origin after he shared videos of trapping birds on social media.

Vietnam Railways has launched “buy three, get one free” and “buy six, get two free” promotions on selected trains operating between Hanoi and Haiphong cities.

A passenger coach carrying 12 people plunged into a ravine on An Khe Pass in Gia Lai Province after being hit from behind by a tipper lorry, leaving one person dead.

Authorities in Ca Mau have set deadlines to address saltwater intrusion and compensate residents affected by the expansion of Ca Mau Airport.

Flocks of herons and egrets have recently appeared around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, creating a rare natural spectacle.

Customer deposits at Vietnamese banks declined by tens of trillions of dong in the first quarter of 2026, increasing pressure on lenders to secure alternative funding sources to maintain liquidity.

More than 20 dolphins, including rare pink dolphins, were spotted off the coast of Haiphong Saturday, local border guards said.

The southern region of Vietnam is experiencing widespread heatwave conditions, with temperatures forecast to exceed 37 degrees Celsius in some areas over the coming days.

Vietnam’s gaming industry is aiming to become a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse as local developers attract growing foreign investment and expand beyond outsourcing into global game production.

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Son La on Sunday evening, causing houses to shake and prompting residents to run outdoors in panic.

Authorities in Danang City are seeking public feedback on a draft resolution proposing financial support for personnel working night shifts at the city’s beaches.

Black pepper made up over 66 per cent of Vietnam's pepper exports in the first quarter. The US remained the top market, while Canada surged nearly 300 per cent.

Vietnamese squid fishing boats are rushing back from the Truong Sa fishing grounds after bumper catches and soaring prices helped many fishermen earn approximately USD 3,850 each.

Fishermen Dak Lak Provinec hauled ashore a rare tuna weighing more than 110 kilogrammes after returning from a three-week fishing trip at sea.