VIETNAM TODAY

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrives in South Africa for G20 Summit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at O.R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, beginning his official trip to attend the G20 Summit and engage in bilateral meetings in South Africa.

Landslide hit pass linking Nha Trang and Dalat reopens

Song Pha, also known as Ngoan Muc Pass, a major route connecting Nha Trang and Dalat, has reopened after being temporarily closed due to landslides.

Vietnamese universities make major leaps in QS sustainability rankings

Five out of twelve Vietnamese universities have risen in the latest QS sustainability rankings, with Hue University making the most dramatic progress, jumping more than 700 places.

Stavian Industrial Metal boosts Vietnam’s industrial metals integration

PR Article-Stavian Industrial Metal is highlighting its global distribution strength and green metal strategy as Exclusive Platinum Sponsor at VIMOX 2025.

Prime minister approves VND 700 billion aid for flood hit provinces

Vietnam has approved VND 700 billion (approximately USD 26.55 million) in emergency support for four provinces severely affected by recent floods.

PM concludes Algeria visit, departs for G20 Summit

A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by PM Pham Minh Chinh left Algeria on November 20, concluding their official visit to Algeria at the invitation of Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb.

Vietnam sees opportunities for investment from G20

The members of the Group of Twenty (G20), including 19 economies and the European Union (EU), are all major investment partners of Vietnam.

41 dead, nine missing as floods hit central Vietnam

At least 41 people have died and nine remain missing as days of severe flooding forced tens of thousands to evacuate across central Vietnam, according to official reports.

Green public procurement offers a major shift for Vietnamese businesses

Vietnam is accelerating efforts toward its 2050 net zero goal, with green public procurement emerging as a key tool to drive sustainable consumption and reduce emissions.

Dalat residents rush to buy fuel amid landslide road closures

Residents crowded fuel stations in Dalat on November 20 amid fears of shortages after landslide damage forced the closure of major roads into the city.

Dak Lak police warn after acid containers swept away in floods

Dak Lak police have warned residents to stay away from 100 sulphuric acid containers swept away from a sugar plant during severe flooding.

Banks raise interest rates across the board

Savings and lending rates have risen since early November as banks tighten funding conditions.

Prime minister orders all measures to rescue residents in flood zones

The prime minister has instructed central provinces to mobilise all forces to reach isolated communities and evacuate residents as floods worsen.

Ferry and boat services to Phu Quoc halted amid rough seas

All ferry and boat routes to Phu Quoc, Nam Du and Hon Son were suspended on November 20 due to rough seas and strong winds.

All public transport vehicles in Hanoi, HCM City to use clean energy

Vietnam has set a target for 100 per cent of public transport vehicles in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to use clean, green and environmentally friendly energy by 2030.

Central Vietnam braces for more heavy rain

Heavy rain is set to continue across provinces from Quang Ngai to Khanh Hoa, worsening widespread flooding in the southern central region.

Landslides at Dak Lak pass kills two and traps thousands of vehicles

A major landslide at Ca Pass in Dak Lak Province on November 20 killed two siblings and left thousands of vehicles stranded.

Stavian Industrial Metal named exclusive platinum sponsor of VIMOX 2025

PR Article-Stavian Industrial Metal served as the exclusive platinum sponsor of VIMOX 2025, held from November 19 to 21 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vegetable prices soar across Vietnam amid supply squeeze

Leafy greens are now twice as expensive in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as floods and bad weather have cut supplies, pushing household costs sharply higher.

Record floods hit southern central Vietnam, prompting overnight evacuations

Floodwaters in parts of southern central Vietnam have surpassed historic levels from 1993 and 1986, forcing emergency crews to work through the night to evacuate residents.

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