VIETNAM TODAY

Kalmaegi moved into the East Sea on the morning of November 5 with maximum sustained winds at level 13.

Vietnam is poised for strong economic growth in 2026, driven by export recovery, resilient domestic demand, and renewed foreign investment.

At least 26 people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced as rains driven by Typhoon Kalmaegi flooded swathes of the central Philippines on November 4.

A 15-metre section of the Imperial Citadel wall in Hue collapsed at around 6.45 pm on November 2 after days of heavy rain and flooding, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.

The Ministry of Construction has approved a detailed plan for an international passenger port in Vung Tau Ward in HCM City with two cruise berths stretching 840 metres.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have ordered all all fishing vessels to return to shore before 10 am on November 5 and instructed reservoirs to release water as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches.

Typhoon Kalmaegi is set to bring strong winds, thunderstorms and heavy rain to central and Central Highlands provinces from November 6 to 9.

Local residents in Nghe An Province have discovered a 1.4m-long war bomb beneath the Nam Mo River after floodwaters receded.

Large volumes of floating rubbish and decayed timber have covered the surface of Hua Na Reservoir in Nghe An Province after recent storms.

Vietnam’s retail market is at a turning point, shifting from traditional models to modern ones, and from mass consumption to smart and sustainable consumption.

European Higher Education Week has drawn large crowds of students, parents and educators in Hanoi seeking study opportunities across Europe.

A surge in the river has submerged streets and homes in the ancient town of Hoi An, forcing a second evacuation within one week.

A strengthened cold front is sweeping northern Vietnam, bringing widespread rain and driving temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius.

All heritage sites within the Complex of Hue Monuments were temporarily closed from 10 am on November 3 due to rising floodwaters.

Hanoi attracted USD 14.9 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in October, bringing total FDI inflows in the first ten months of 2025 to USD 3.91 billion.

Swedish State Secretary Sara Modig is visiting Vietnam from November 2 to 4 to strengthen cooperation on sustainable development, innovation and green infrastructure.

Prolonged heavy rain has caused widespread flooding across Danang City, with muddy water flowing from surrounding mountains and submerging streets, leaving many vehicles stranded.

Traffic congestion has worsened in Hanoi after repair work on Long Bien Bridge forced the closure of one lane, causing severe bottlenecks on surrounding routes, including Chuong Duong Bridge.

Gia Lai authorities have urgently approved the purchase of two drones to deliver food, medicine and other essential supplies to areas at risk of isolation as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches.