VIETNAM TODAY

Traffic police in Hanoi have tested school transport drivers for alcohol and drugs, with no violations found during inspections aimed at improving student safety.

Three earthquakes measuring up to 3.8 magnitude struck Quang Ngai Province within two hours on March 17, with no damage reported but tremors clearly felt by residents.

Sun Group plans to begin construction of the Phan Thiet Airport passenger terminal on April 30, with the project expected to be completed and operational by 2027.

Export firms in Vietnam are struggling to reach European markets due to rising shipping costs and Middle East instability, forcing many to sell their surplus products to local consumers instead.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the UAE to ensure stable oil and gas supplies to Vietnam while stepping up trade, investment and broader strategic cooperation.

Garlic farmers on Ly Son Island are facing losses as prices drop to VND 30,000–35,000 per kilogramme, well below the break-even level despite strong yields this season.

Authorities in Nghe An have proposed a VND 4.26 trillion (about USD 167 million) administrative centre aimed at improving governance efficiency and creating a new urban landmark.

Northern mountainous province Dien Bien has approved two renewable energy projects worth nearly VND 10 trillion, boosting its transition towards green power sources.

Authorities in Vinh Long Province are investigating a house fire that killed two teenagers early on March 16.

Three crew members were found dead on a cargo ship off Khanh Hoa Province, with authorities suspecting asphyxiation after they became trapped in an oxygen-depleted compartment.

Ericsson and the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) join forces to deliver next-generation mobile infrastructure for major airport projects across Vietnam.

Authorities in Danang have approved the investor for the Lien Chieu Container Port project, a major infrastructure development worth more than USD 1.7 billion.

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued a plan for enforcing the Law on Cybersecurity, setting out detailed tasks, deadlines and responsibilities for relevant units to drive its effective rollout.

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong safely removed an unexploded 105mm artillery shell discovered by a resident while digging in his garden.

A car was struck by a train and knocked into a roadside ditch in Hanoi after attempting to cross a railway at an informal crossing, police said.

Four flights scheduled to land at Cat Bi International Airport were forced to change course after a large kite was spotted flying in the aircraft approach path, aviation authorities said.

Hanoi is seeking public feedback on a plan to relocate universities with small campuses or inadequate facilities out of the city centre as part of its long-term urban development strategy.

Hanoi is considering the development of two financial centres as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the capital’s role in national and regional financial services.

The Starlink satellite internet service for individual users in Vietnam is expected to cost about USD 435 in the first month, including equipment and subscription fees.