VIETNAM TODAY

Dantri/DTiNews Newspaper on May 27 hosted a conference on sustainable double-digit economic growth in Hanoi as part of the Vietnam ESG Forum 2026.

Hanoi authorities will increase bus and metro services during the 2026 high school entrance and graduation exams to accommodate rising travel demand from students, parents and residents.

Hanoi is forecast to see extreme heat continue through May 27 before temperatures gradually ease from May 29, though another widespread heatwave could return from early June.

Hanoi authorities will install temporary nighttime barriers on several major roads from May 30 to August 30 to facilitate a project upgrading the city’s lighting system.

Vietnam has introduced new penalties for individuals and organisations that share journalistic and copyrighted content on social media without permission from rights holders.

A 22-year-old man has been detained after allegedly transporting a 1kg gold bar from Cambodia into Vietnam.

Police in Lao Cai Province have charged two business owners accused of selling counterfeit products bearing the logos of major international brands.

Residents in Gia Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, are dismantling homes and relocating belongings to make way for a long-delayed park project along Xuyen Tam Canal.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has instructed Hanoi to develop mechanisms for large-scale rental housing projects to better meet growing demand from residents and workers in the capital.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have seized 35 red-whiskered bulbuls after a wildlife business failed to provide documents proving the birds’ legal origin.

Construction has begun on the first component of Hanoi’s Red River landscape boulevard project, with initial works underway at Phu Thuong Park along the Red River.

Authorities in Dong Thap Province are stepping up efforts to restore habitats and conserve red-crowned cranes at Tram Chim National Park under a long-term programme running from 2022 to 2032.

The Australian Government is supporting the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River in HCM City through financing assistance worth VND 800 billion (approximately AUD 40 million).

Hanoi authorities will restore two-way traffic on Long Bien Bridge from May 28 after completing emergency repairs on sections of the historic bridge.

The high-speed ferry route between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao Island will resume operations in June after being suspended for more than six months due to rough sea conditions.

Traffic police in Phu Tho Province intercepted a truck transporting more than four tonnes of buffalo and cow hides showing signs of spoilage and foul odours while en route to Hanoi for sale.

A major hospital in Hanoi has reported a sharp increase in emergency admissions linked to the ongoing northern Vietnam heatwave, with many young people hospitalised for heatstroke.

Health authorities in Dong Nai Province have warned of an early rise in dengue fever cases despite the rainy season not yet reaching its peak, urging residents to strengthen preventive measures.

A fishing boat in Ha Tinh Province hauled in more than one tonne of prized golden pompano, earning about VND 300 million (USD 12,000) after a successful offshore trip.