VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam emerges as fast-growing data centre market

Vietnam is assessed as one of the fastest-growing data centre markets globally, driven by the digitalisation efforts of domestic small- and medium-sized enterprises, tech-savvy young population, the advent of 5G, demand for self-sufficient digital infrastructure, and data localisation.

VND2 trillion for North-South railway section upgrade

A VND2-trillion (USD81,632) project to upgrade a section of the Hanoi-HCM City rail line was started today, March 22.

Young man in Nha Trang contracts avian influenza

A 21-year-old male student in Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa has tested positive for the avian influenza A (H5) virus.

Poor woman needs help to save husband and son

A poor woman in the northern province of Nam Dinh is in desperate need of financial support to help cover medical treatment for her husband and son who are both suffering serious traffic accident injuries.

Lai Chau tightens tourism activities in local forests

Authorities in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau have asked for tightened management of tourism activities in forests in the area following a recent fireworks display that could have caused a fire.

Northern region forecasted to experience earlier and hotter summer

Vietnam's northern region will see an earlier and hotter summer this year, according to Hoang Phuc Lam, deputy director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Quang Tri man attacked by white-headed gibbon

A man in the central province of Quang Tri was injured by a white-headed gibbon.

Government chief calls for US businesses' transfer of technology to Vietnam

In the spirit of "harmonious benefits, shared risks", Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the US businesses to expand their presence in Vietnam and actively transfer technology, especially hi-tech solutions.

Businesses must start taking protective measures against volatile exchange rate

Businesses must start taking measures to protect themselves from highly volatile exchange rate fluctuations, approaching the VNĐ25,000/US$1 mark since the beginning of the year, said economists and business experts.

Vietnam receives US$51.5 million in emission reduction payments

Vietnam has received a US$51.5 million payment for verified emissions reductions for reducing deforestation and forest degradation and for enhancing carbon stored in forests through reforestation and afforestation.

Vietnam suffer disappointing loss to Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam lost by a goal to nil away at Indonesia in their third match of Group F in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday.

Big names to join Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival

Several major foreign names operating in the film industry will attend the second version of the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF 2024), which is scheduled to take place from April 6 to April 13, organisers have said.

Second International Nature Film Week launched in Hanoi

The 2024 International Nature Film Week has just been launched in Hanoi with the theme “Where nature’s stories ignite action.”

Vietnam, Netherlands strengthen agricultural cooperation

Vietnamese and Dutch experts compared notes on scientific, technological and financial solutions to boost sustainable agricultural development and respond to climate change in the Mekong Delta at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21.

FDI flows in Vietnam forecast to boom this year

Vietnam will experience a breakthrough in foreign direct investment attraction to the fields of technology, renewable energy, health, banking and real estate, according to world media.

Dead turtle with cracked shell found on Vung Tau beach

A dead turtle with a large crack on its shell was found on a beach in the southern city of Vung Tau on Thursday.

Petrol prices rise to highest in five months

The ministries of Industry and Trade, and Finance sharply raised retail petrol prices to their highest rates in five months on Thursday afternoon.

Bac Ninh dyke erosion threatens households

A dyke along the Cau River in the northern province of Bac Ninh has faced severe erosion, posing a threat to nearby households.

Lam Dong young people acts to protect wild animals

More than 300 students at Dalat University on Wednesday joined with many other young people in the central highlands province of Lam Dong in an event held by the World Wild Fund to call for people to stop eating