VIETNAM TODAY

Canadian Wood strengthens industry collaboration at HAWA and VIFA EXPO 2026

Canadian Wood Vietnam is showcasing furniture made from Canadian softwood at exhibitions, aiming to strengthen collaboration with Vietnamese manufacturers and support higher-value product development.

Indonesia takes another step forward in elephant conservation

All conservation institution managers and tourist attractions that own elephants in Indonesia are required to stop offering elephant riding attractions to visitors.

Material shortages hit 18km sea bridge project in Ca Mau

A sea bridge project linking the mainland to Hon Khoai Island in southern Vietnam faces shortages of sand and stone, with total construction material demand reaching tens of millions of cubic metres.

Vietnam regards US as one of its most important partners: Party chief

Vietnam considers the US one of its most important partners, Party General Secretary To Lam said while receiving Scott Strazik, President and CEO of US energy equipment firm GE Vernova.

Salmonella detected in banh mi poisoning after 108 hospitalised in HCM City

Salmonella bacteria were detected in patient samples following a food poisoning incident linked to banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) sold on Do Chieu Street in HCM City, the local health department said.

Environment conference in Gia Lai draws representatives from 22 countries

Nearly 90 scientists and environmental managers from 22 countries are taking part in the 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration and Management in Gia Lai Province.

Vietnamese, Kuwaiti PMs hold phone talks

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 9 held phone talks with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss regional situation and bilateral ties.

Unexploded mortar shells found at house construction site

Two unexploded mortar shells were discovered while digging the foundation for a fence at a house in Gia Lai Province, prompting authorities to secure the area.

USD/VND rate jumps as dollar strengthens

The unofficial USD exchange rate in Vietnam has surged past VND 27,000 per dollar, nearly VND 900 higher than bank rates, as many lenders list the currency at their ceiling prices.

Train ticket prices rise as fuel costs surge

Passenger train fares in Vietnam have increased by 10 per cent, while freight charges have risen 15 per cent after diesel prices surged sharply.

Driver fined for carrying 60 passengers on 19-seat bus

Traffic police in Tuyen Quang Province have fined a bus driver and the vehicle’s operator more than VND 220 million (about USD 8,365) for carrying far more passengers than permitted.

Tourist rescued after cramp while swimming at Cua Lo Beach

A rescue worker in Cua Lo Ward in the central province of Nghe An saved a male tourist who suffered a cramp while swimming in rough seas.

US tourist recovers lost cash at Dong Hoi Airport

An American tourist has recovered a handbag containing a large amount of money after accidentally leaving it at Dong Hoi Airport while travelling to Hanoi.

Ground broken on USD 235m clean food processing plant

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City attended the groundbreaking ceremony on March 9 for a clean food processing plant worth more than VND 6 trillion (USD 235 million).

Bomb found near Da River in Phu Tho safely destroyed

Authorities in Phu Tho Province on March 9 safely destroyed a bomb discovered along the bank of the Da River after it was spotted by local fishermen.

Vietnam proposes 0 per cent fuel import tariff to stabilise supply

Vietnam’s finance ministry has proposed cutting the most-favoured-nation import tariff on several fuel products to 0 per cent as a temporary measure to stabilise supply and strengthen energy security.

Vietnam stocks plunge as oil jumps to USD 118 a barrel

Vietnam’s stock market tumbled at the start of trading on March 9 as oil prices surged to USD 118 a barrel, triggering widespread sell-offs and sending the VN-Index down more than 100 points.

Vietnam ranks 8th in Asia for innovation business environment

Vietnam ranks 52nd globally and 8th in Asia in the Innovation Business Environment Index (IBEI) released by StartupBlink.

Cold front to bring rain and cooler weather to northern Vietnam

A new cold air mass is forecast to bring rain and cooler temperatures to northern Vietnam, with some mountainous areas expected to see temperatures drop below 14 degrees Celsius.

Vingroup proposes 14-km sea route linking Can Gio and Vung Tau

Vingroup has proposed building a 14-km sea-crossing route connecting Can Gio with Vung Tau, with construction expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026.

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