VIETNAM TODAY

The northern province of Bac Ninh has ranked second nationwide in foreign direct investment attraction in the first six months of this year, following Hanoi.

HCM City plans to ban student mobile phone use in schools starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, including during recess, unless specifically permitted by teachers.

Hanoi will officially ban all motorbikes running on fossil fuels from operating within Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026, according to a Directive issued recently by the Prime Minister.

The Hanoi Innovation Centre is expected to help concentrate resources and create breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable growth.

Vietnam's aquaculture industry is emerging as a key player, with a focus on cutting environmental damage while cashing in on the world’s growing appetite for responsibly sourced seafood.

HCM City, following the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, recorded 14,370 dengue fever cases in the first 27 weeks of the year, including six deaths.

A Thai woman gave birth prematurely while travelling in central Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province to visit relatives.

Hotel room rates in HCM City and Hanoi are soaring as tourism activities heat up.

Residents of the Doc Lap Apartments in HCM City have rushed to remove metal cages and balcony obstructions after a recent tragic fire which killed eight people.

Vietnam exported nearly USD 5.5 billion worth of coffee in H1 2025, hitting its full-year target ahead of schedule and is now expected to reach a record USD 7.5 billion by year-end, officials said.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has approved a major project to dredge, restore the environment, and build infrastructure along the heavily polluted Van Thanh Canal in Thanh My Tay Ward.

Hanoi authorities have approved a VND 30 billion (USD 1.18 million) project to install fire safety equipment on the Cat Linh-Hanoi Dong metro route (Line 2A).

Danang City police are working with concerned agencies to investigate the death of a male foreign tourist in Son Tra Peninsula.

Cross-border tourism and trade through Huu Nghi International Border Gate are showing a significant recovery.

The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned of continued heavy rainfall across northern Vietnam from the evening of July 10 through July 12.

Vietnamese airlines saw a sharp rise in flight delays and cancellations in June during the peak summer travel season.

HCM City authorities have approved 17 commercial housing projects for sale to foreign individuals and organisations.

Vietnam’s food delivery market is undergoing a significant shift following the sudden exit of foreign giants Gojek and Baemin.

Ho Chi Minh City is facing a severe dengue fever outbreak, with rising infections and deaths reported in recent months.