VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam, Cambodia bolster border trade connectivity

A forum on border trade connectivity between Vietnam and Cambodia took place on December 10 in An Giang province, aiming to promote cross-border import-export activities and investment opportunities.

Dong Nai records first monkeypox cases this year

Health authorities in the southern province of Dong Nai have reported a monkeypox case, the first recorded in the locality this year.

Con Dao to launch first electric bus route this month

Con Dao Island in HCM City will roll out its first electric bus service on December 19, linking the town centre with the airport.

HCM City ready to launch int’l financial centre on December 19

Ho Chi Minh City has readied necessary infrastructure, personnel, and investors for the operation of its International Financial Centre (IFC), slated to be inaugurated on December 19.

Prime Minister holds dialogue with farmers on digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held his 2025 dialogue with farmers in Hanoi on December 10 to speed up science -technology application, innovation, and digital transformation in agricultural sector.

National Assembly passes revisions to planning, deposit insurance laws

Lawmakers on December 10 voted to adopt the revised Law on Planning and the revised Law on Deposit Insurance, during the ongoing 10th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA).

Lam Dong warned of landslide risks due to heavy rain

Several communes and wards in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have been placed under warnings for flooding and landslides because of intense rain.

Vietnam textile industry faces pressure for deep restructuring

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is set to earn USD 46 billion in exports in 2025, missing its target and highlighting growing pressure for deep restructuring amid global headwinds.

Dong Nai forest rangers hunt wild monkeys after multiple attacks

Forest rangers in the southern province of Dong Nai are deploying additional teams to capture wild monkeys that have repeatedly attacked local residents.

Full identification details required for visitors to Ha Long Bay

Visitors to Ha Long Bay will be required to provide their full personal identification details from December 10 as part of efforts to improve ticket management and tourism oversight.

Vietnam Germany labour forum promotes sustainable talent circulation

Vietnam and Germany reaffirmed commitments to high quality labour cooperation and sustainable talent circulation at a bilateral forum held in Leipzig on December 9.

Satellite cities to drive Vietnam real estate growth for next decade

Satellite cities will emerge as Vietnam’s main real estate growth engines over the next decade, driven by large scale infrastructure investment, according to Savills Vietnam.

Khanh Hoa braces for heavy rain, flood risks

Khanh Hoa Province is forecast to see widespread heavy rain from December 9 to December 11, raising the risk of flooding in low lying areas and landslides in mountainous zones.

Aquatic exports on track for record growth in 2025

Vietnam’s aquatic exports are expected to hit a new turnover record this year despite ongoing global challenges.

Pepper exports surge over 24 per cent to USD 1.5 billion in 11 months

Vietnam’s pepper exports slowed in November 2025 but still surged to USD 1.5 billion in the first eleven months, rising more than 24 per cent year on year.

Nearly 6,500 clothing items found suspected of brand counterfeiting

Hanoi authorities discovered an unlicensed facility selling 6,414 clothing items suspected of counterfeiting major brands during a surprise inspection on December 8.

AI opens prospects for Vietnam-Canada cooperation in healthcare

Canada is promoting the development of precision healthcare platforms leveraging big data on genetics and AI to improve treatment quality and enhance the efficiency of the public health system.

Vietnam fines over 126,400 drink driving offenders in two months

Traffic police handled more than 126,400 drink driving violations nationwide from October 8 to December 7 as intensified checks revealed rising non compliance.

Metro extension proposed to link Suoi Tien with Long Thanh Airport

Dong Nai authorities have proposed a 41.4 km extension of the Ben Thanh, Suoi Tien metro line to improve connectivity with the provincial centre and Long Thanh International Airport.

Hanoi’s air pollution persists as AQI stays at unhealthy levels

Hanoi’s air quality remained at unhealthy to very unhealthy levels on Tuesday morning, ranking among the world’s most polluted cities as haze continued to blanket the capital.

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