VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam urges coastal provinces to prepare for Typhoon Fung-Wong

Vietnamese authorities have issued a directive requesting some coastal localities and relevant agencies to proactively respond to Typhoon Fung-Wong after it entered the East Sea early on November 10.

Typhoon Fung Wong enters the East Sea with sustained winds of level 13

Super typhoon Fung Wong moved into the northern East Sea early November 10, becoming the 14th storm this year with sustained winds of level 13 and gusts of level 16.

Vietnam’s ST25 rice brand wins World’s Best Rice Award for third time

Vietnam’s ST25 rice brand Ong Cua has shared the top honour of the “World’s Best Rice 2025” alongside Cambodia’s Phka Romdoul rice at the 2025 International World Rice Conference.

Nearly 1,200 delegates attend 2025 International Stroke Conference in Hanoi

Nearly 1,200 domestic and international delegates convened in Hanoi on November 8 for the 2025 International Stroke Conference.

Three men from Ly Son Island survive 48hrs adrift at sea amid Typhoon

Hundreds of residents on Ly Son Island celebrated on the evening of November 8 as three men were rescued alive after nearly two days adrift in stormy seas during Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Vietnam’s garment industry rebounds, but challenges loom

Businesses in the sector are facing mounting challenges - from high capital and logistics costs to growing pressure to green their operations and navigate shifting trade policies.

HCM City aims to become international shopping hub

HCM City is rolling out an ambitious plan to transform itself into a premier international shopping destination by 2030.

Typhoon Kalmaegi damages hundreds of Dak Lak fishing boats

Kalmaegi drove towering waves ashore in Dak Lak on November 6, smashing around 200 fishing boats on Vung Chao Beach.

King Abdullah II of Jordan to pay official visit to Vietnam

King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan will pay an official visit to Vietnam on November 12 - 13, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mexico sharply increases purchases of Vietnamese coffee

Mexico, the world’s eighth-largest coffee exporter, spent nearly 35 times more on coffee from Vietnam in the first 10 months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Vietnam to begin third-phase dengue vaccine trial in December

Vietnam will begin the third phase of the V181 dengue vaccine trial in December, enrolling around 4,000 children aged 2 to 17.

Vietnam registers nearly 18,000 new enterprises in October

Vietnam recorded nearly 18,000 newly established enterprises in October, with registered capital of VND 172.5 trillion (approximately USD 6.6 billion) and 93,600 workers

Fung-wong forecast to enter the East Sea on November 11

Several international meteorological agencies said Typhoon Fung-wong could reach its peak at level 16 on November 9.

Danang vegetable village devastated following historic flooding

Heavy flooding has left Danang’s largest vegetable-growing area in ruins, with many households losing their crops.

Trees toppled across Danang beaches and streets after Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi brought heavy rain, high waves and tides that uprooted trees and washed debris ashore in Danang early on November 7.

Illegal parking clogs Hanoi streets

Illegal parking and widespread on-street vehicle stops are disrupting traffic across Hanoi.

Gia Lai fishing village in ruins after Typhoon Kalmaegi

The coastal fishing village of Nhon Hai in Gia Lai Province was left devastated after Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through.

Kalmaegi leaves 8 dead, destroys thousands of homes in central region

At least eight people were reported dead or missing and thousands of houses collapsed or lost their roofs as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered several central provinces.