VIETNAM TODAY

Nine suspected wartime grenades and mines found in Phu Tho

Nine objects believed to be wartime grenades and landmines have been found along the Lo River in Vietnam’s northern province of Phu Tho, prompting an emergency response from local authorities.

Northern Vietnam set for stronger cold surge with rain and chill

Northern and north-central Vietnam will see cold nights and early mornings with scattered rain in the coming days, as a stronger cold air mass is forecast to arrive later this week.

Advisory issued for Vietnamese citizens amid Cambodia-Thailand conflict

Citizens were recommended to stay updated on and strictly comply with regulations and guidance issued by local authorities.

Drivers caught covering plates to evade AI cameras in Hanoi

Several motorbike drivers in Hanoi have been caught covering licence plates to avoid penalties as the city rolls out nearly 2,000 AI powered traffic cameras.

Lam Dong approves investment plan for Phan Thiet Airport

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have approved an investment plan for Phan Thiet Airport with a total capital of VND3.8 trillion (about USD145 million).

First flight lands successfully at Long Thanh Airport

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner made the first successful landing at Long Thanh Airport on December 15, marking a key milestone as Vietnam prepares to bring its largest airport into operation.

Probe urged into Quang Ngai banh mi poisoning

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has urged an investigation after 105 people fell ill in a suspected food poisoning incident linked to the Vietnamese sandwich, banh mi, in Quang Ngai Province.

Rice exporters warn of sharp price falls as Philippines halts imports

Vietnamese rice prices risk a sharp decline as the Philippines suspends imports while the upcoming harvest is expected to add about four million tonnes to supply.

Gia Lai approves VND 1.15-trillion golf project

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have approved an investment plan for the Dak Doa golf course project worth over VND 1.15 trillion (USD 43.7 million).

Young girl injured in wild monkey attack in central Vietnam

A seven-year-old girl was seriously injured after a wild monkey attacked her while she was playing in her home yard in central Vietnam.

Long Thanh International Airport to receive first three flights this week

Long Thanh International Airport will receive its first three official flights on December 19, marking a key milestone ahead of commercial operations planned for mid-2026.

Three killed in landslide on Phu Tho national highway

Three people have died after a landslide buried two road workers and a motorcyclist on National Highway 6 in Phu Tho Province, authorities said on December 15.

Vietnam inaugurates USD1.4 billion LNG power plants in energy security push

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inaugurated Vietnam's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants on Sunday, a strategic shift toward cleaner energy and grid stability as renewable sources expand.

Vietnam to become attractive destination for tech talent: PM

Vietnam will become an attractive destination for technology talent, PM Pham Minh Chinh has said.

Vietnam-China International Trade Fair opens in Tuyen Quang

The Vietnam-China International Trade Fair opened in Tuyen Quang Province on December 12, as part of a national trade promotion programme marking the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties.

Hanoi moves to turn Hoa Lac into Vietnam’s Silicon Valley

Hanoi is stepping up efforts to turn Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park into a national technology and innovation hub, aiming to build the country's “Silicon Valley”.

Factors fuelling Hanoi’s severe air pollution

Temperature inversion combined with dust from construction, widespread waste burning and heavy traffic has pushed Hanoi’s air pollution to hazardous levels.

Vietnam aims for 181,000 ha of industrial parks by 2030

Vietnam plans to expand to 600 industrial parks, adding 35,000 ha to reach 181,000 ha, and expand industrial clusters from 1,100 to 2,000, with an additional 29,000 ha of land by 2030.