VIETNAM TODAY

Heavy rain caused the Bang River to rise rapidly on June 26, triggering flooding in several areas of Cao Bang Province and prompting emergency warnings from local authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City will refund unused bus ticket books purchased for 2026 after introducing free travel on 134 intra-city bus routes from July 1.

HCM City plans to build four multi-storey parking facilities at major bus terminals as part of efforts to improve public transport ahead of the rollout of free bus travel from July 1.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered urgent measures to prevent forest fires as prolonged heatwaves have pushed wildfire risk to the highest warning level across northern and central Vietnam.

Authorities in Hanoi have seized 2,635 suspected counterfeit fashion items bearing major global brands after inspecting a shop in the city's Old Quarter.

Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam will continue to see thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, with heavy rain in places.

A newly discovered cave stretching about 3 kilometres and featuring massive stalactites and rare cave pearls has been found in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province.

Ho Chi Minh City is upgrading bus infrastructure, expanding digital services and adding new passenger amenities ahead of the launch of a free bus fare scheme on July 1.

Vietnam Airlines Group has urged passengers to arrive at airports early and check in online as passenger traffic surges during the summer travel peak.

Northern Vietnam will see thunderstorms from the evening of June 25, helping cool temperatures and ending a prolonged heatwave, while central Vietnam continues to experience intense heat.

Hanoi will unveil its 100-year master plan at an investment promotion conference expected to attract up to 1,200 delegates, including hundreds of domestic and foreign investors.

A tornado and strong winds damaged 46 homes in Dong Thap Province, while a resident was killed the following day in an accident while repairing storm damage.

Vietnam has cut retail fuel prices for the fifth consecutive adjustment, with petrol prices falling by more than VND 5,000 (approximately USD 0.19) per litre in recent weeks.

Vietnam has recovered the remains of 1,255 fallen soldiers in the first half of 2026, including hundreds found in Laos and Cambodia, as efforts to identify the missing through DNA analysis continue.

Ho Chi Minh City has launched an international tender for a mixed-use urban development worth more than USD 1 billion, planned to span 109 hectares and operate for 50 years.

Workers aged 25-40 account for 62.36 per cent of unemployed people in Hanoi, the largest share among all age groups, according to the Hanoi Employment Service Centre.

Police in Tay Ninh Province have charged a man with environmental pollution after he was allegedly caught dumping nearly 600 tonnes of fibre cement waste onto land without authorisation.

Bach Mai Hospital will provide free check-ups and medicines to more than 5,000 people at its new campus in Ninh Binh Province ahead of its official opening.

Police in Cao Bang Province have foiled an illegal border-crossing operation and seized nearly 1kg of methamphetamine from a Chinese national attempting to leave Vietnam.