VIETNAM TODAY

Modern retail infrastructure in Vietnam grew substantially, reaching 1,293 supermarkets and 276 shopping malls nationwide, complemented by 8,274 traditional markets.

A strong cold air mass is forecast to affect northern Vietnam and the north-central region from January 1, 2026, bringing rain, colder temperatures and locally severe cold in mountainous areas.

Scientists have identified a group of 37 critically endangered Delacour’s langurs in Ninh Binh Province, highlighting the area’s growing importance for wildlife conservation.

The Government has issued Decree No. 340/2025/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector, set to take effect on February 9, 2026.

The northern city of Haiphong plans to expand its area by over 5,600 ha by 2030 through land reclamation to support industry, services, logistics and coastal tourism.

Vietnamese victims have lost nearly VND 40 trillion (about USD 1.6 billion) to more than 24,000 online scams since 2020.

A wild monkey has attacked several residents in Chieng Hac Commune in the northern mountainous province of Son La, injuring three people, local authorities have confirmed.

Vietnam Airlines has adjusted flight routes to and from Taiwan and north-east Asia after authorities imposed temporary airspace restrictions over parts of Taiwan, to ensure flight safety.

Remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City are projected to reach USD 10.5 billion in 2025, marking a 10.5 per cent increase compared with 2024, according to the State Bank of Vietnam.

Vietnam recorded 74 cases of food poisoning in the first 11 months of the year, affecting 1,588 people and causing 19 deaths, the Ministry of Health said.

Ho Chi Minh City has opened its first pilot dedicated lane for cyclists, aiming to improve urban road safety after more than two months of construction.

Police in Ha Tinh have arrested five people accused of smuggling counterfeit cigarettes made in Cambodia into Vietnam for sale, seizing tens of thousands of packs worth hundreds of millions of dong.

Hung Yen Province is seeking public feedback on a coastal tourism complex covering more than 800 hectares.

A resident in Thanh Hoa Province has voluntarily handed over two rare monkeys to local authorities, reflecting growing public awareness of wildlife protection laws.

Students from Vietnamese-German University in HCM City has won two prizes in the student category of the Architecture MasterPrize in the US, outperforming thousands of entries from 72 countries.

The year 2025 marked a significant breakthrough for Vietnamese seafood exports, reflecting Singapore’s growing demand for Vietnam’s seafood products.

According to economists and industry insiders, the majority of domestic enterprises remain positioned at the bottom of the value curve.

Ho Chi Minh City will waive fares on buses and Metro Line 1 on January 1, 2026, as authorities seek to meet surging travel demand and ease congestion during New Year celebrations.

Hanoi tops the 2025 Vietnam eBusiness Index (EBI) with 74.7 points, followed by Ho Chi Minh City with 73.5 points.