VIETNAM TODAY

Hue’s iconic Truong Tien Bridge will be closed to all traffic overnight from June 1 as authorities begin a 150-day repair project on the more than century-old structure.

Authorities in Quang Ninh Province have removed around 7,000 illegal aquaculture cages from Halong Bay in a cleanup campaign aimed at protecting the UNESCO-listed site’s environment and landscape.

Hanoi was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms late on May 28, causing severe flooding in several areas and widespread traffic congestion.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City intensified inspections of suspected counterfeit goods on May 28, uncovering hundreds of products lacking invoices or proof of origin.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance on May 28 announced sharp cuts to retail fuel prices, effective from 3 pm the same day.

Ho Chi Minh City Police said on May 28 that officers had dismantled a major drug trafficking network and arrested 173 suspects.arrest.

Ca Mau authorities warned of continued risks of thunderstorms, whirlwinds and heavy rain in the coming days after severe weather damaged dozens of homes earlier this week.

Power consumption across Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions hit a record high on May 27 as prolonged extreme heat drove electricity demand sharply higher.

Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi reopened to two-way traffic on May 28 after nearly two months of repairs, drawing large numbers of residents back for walking, cycling and commuting.

Ho Chi Minh City police have detected 11 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in high tech criminal activities while staying at a luxury apartment complex.

Vietnam said selling E10 and RON 95 simultaneously for too long could raise fuel distribution costs and slow the country’s green energy transition.

Vietnamese police have uncovered two major counterfeit fashion operations involving fake luxury products branded as Chanel, Dior, Gucci and MLB.

The first more than 20-kilometre section of the Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot Expressway was officially opened to traffic on May 28 after completing inspections and meeting operational requirements.

Hanoi plans to launch several rental housing projects before June 15 to expand long-term accommodation for workers, students and other groups.

Vietnam should prioritise reforms in institutions, infrastructure, human resources, private-sector development and transition incentives to achieve sustainable double-digit economic growth.

Vietnamese businesses seeking double-digit growth must simultaneously pursue AI, digital transformation and green transition, FPT Digital chief executive Le Hung Cuong said.

Quang Ngai Province plans to build an airport and cable car system on Ly Son Island under a long-term strategy to develop the island into a major marine tourism hub.

ESG standards are emerging as a central pillar of Vietnam’s economic model as major sectors increasingly depend on sustainability requirements.

Rescue forces in Haiphong City saved nine fishermen after a fishing vessel carrying 11 people lost contact while travelling to Bach Long Vi Island, authorities said on May 27.