VIETNAM TODAY

Thunderstorm topples hundreds of durian trees in Lam Dong

A severe thunderstorm and strong winds swept through a durian-growing area in Lam Dong Province, toppling around 500 mature trees and causing an estimated VND 5 billion (USD 190,000) in damage.

Vietnam land prices fall after prolonged surge

Residential land prices in Vietnam have begun to decline, with average asking prices falling to VND 40 million (USD 1,530) per square metre as the property market cools.

Four northern localities face torrential rain as storm moves slowly

A storm is moving slowly and erratically over the Gulf of Tonkin, bringing very heavy rain to Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Bac Ninh and Haiphong.

UAV intrusion at Tan Son Nhat disrupts 56 flights, ACV says

An unauthorised drone near Tan Son Nhat Airport disrupted 56 flights, including 24 diversions, in what airport authorities described as the most damaging UAV-related incident to date.

Hung Yen bans sea activities as storm approaches

Hung Yen Province has banned vessels from going to sea and suspended fishing and aquaculture activities from 5 am on August 22 as it braces for Storm Narra and heavy rain.

Nearly 63,000 new malware strains target Vietnamese mobile users

Almost 63,000 new types of malware were detected on mobile phones in Vietnam in 2025, highlighting a growing shift by cybercriminals towards mobile platforms.

Hanoi air quality improves, nears 75 per cent target

Hanoi's air quality has continued to improve, with 73.28 per cent of days this year rated good or moderate as of August 11, approaching the city's 75 per cent target for 2026.

Cambodia returns hundreds of Vietnamese citizens

Vietnamese authorities in An Giang Province have received hundreds of citizens repatriated by Cambodia in recent months, many of whom were found living or working illegally across the border.

Whirlwind sweeps through Bao Loc, causing losses of hundreds of millions

A squall with whirlwinds swept through Bao Loc, ripping roofs off homes and toppling trees and power poles. Initial losses ran to hundreds of millions of dong.

24 more war martyrs' remains found in Ho Chi Minh City park

Authorities have uncovered 24 additional sets of war martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total recovered to 417.

Storm moves slowly with a complex trajectory

A tropical depression over the northern Gulf of Tonkin strengthened into a storm on the afternoon of August 21.

Northern Vietnam braces for exceptionally heavy weekend rain

A tropical depression over the Gulf of Tonkin could strengthen into a storm on August 22, bringing exceptionally heavy rain to northern Vietnam over the weekend.

18-year-old man killed by falling tree in Daklak

An 18-year-old man was killed after a large roadside tree fell on him as a thunderstorm and strong winds swept through parts of Daklak Province on August 20.

Sea turtle lays 128 eggs in rare daytime nesting

A green sea turtle has laid 128 eggs on a Con Dao beach after coming ashore at around 9 am, an unusually late nesting time for a species that typically nests at night.

Hue-Danang expressway expansion nears completion

The 66-km La Son-Hoa Lien Expressway linking Hue and Danang is 98 per cent complete and is expected to fully open to traffic on August 31 following its expansion from two to four lanes.

Vietnam attends 14th ASEAN Youth Ministers Meeting

Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and regional cooperation at the 14th ASEAN Youth Ministers Meeting, held online under the chairmanship of the Philippines.

HCM City sets deadline for Saigon River road clearance

HCM City has set a deadline to complete compensation, resettlement and site clearance for three sections of a planned road along the Saigon River by December 31.