VIETNAM TODAY

Flooding cuts off border villages in Quang Tri

Heavy rain and rising floodwaters have submerged roads and crossings in A Doi border commune, Quang Tri Province, cutting off several villages and disrupting travel, authorities said on August 11.

Vietnam coffee exports reach USD 5.45 billion in seven months

Vietnam exported 1.2 million tonnes of coffee in the first seven months of 2026, with export value falling 11.2 per cent year on year to USD 5.45 billion.

Ha Tinh residents hand over rare turtle for release into wild

A family in Ha Tinh Province has handed over a rare golden mountain tortoise to authorities so it can be returned to its natural habitat.

Haiphong authorities seize 70,000 litres of suspected smuggled fuel

Haiphong authorities have discovered more than 70,000 litres of fuel oil and 41 containers of paint without documents proving their origin aboard a vessel in local waters.

Nationwide pre-hospital emergency platform to launch in 2027

Vietnam will launch a nationwide pre-hospital emergency management platform in 2027 as part of a plan to modernise emergency medical services and improve response times across the country.

Hanoi temperatures approach 39 degrees Celsius as heatwave persists

Northern Vietnam and parts of central Vietnam are set for continued hot weather on August 11 and 12, with temperatures expected to exceed 38 degrees Celsius in some areas.

Giant 126-kg pumpkin draws visitors to Quang Ninh

A 126-kilogramme pumpkin that takes two to three people to lift has become a tourist attraction at a farm in Hoanh Mo Commune, northern Quang Ninh Province.

Lorry crashes into motorbikes waiting at red light

A lorry lost control and hit four motorbikes waiting at a red light, injuring three people on National Highway 1 in Ha Tinh Province.

East West Barbershop enters global top 10, putting Vietnam on grooming map

PR Article-East West Barbershop's inclusion among the world's top 10 barbershop chains highlights the growing international presence of Vietnamese businesses in the men's grooming industry.

Nearly 260 ha handed over for roads linking Long Thanh airport

Nearly 260 hectares of land have been handed over for three road projects connecting areas in Dong Nai with Long Thanh International Airport, out of nearly 630 hectares required.

Eleven more sets of war remains found in Ho Chi Minh City park

Authorities have found eleven more sets of remains believed to belong to fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park, bringing the total number recovered at the site to 256.

Tourist's phone knocked away by train on Hanoi railway cafe street

Authorities are investigating after a female tourist filming a passing train on Hanoi's famous railway cafe street had her phone knocked from her hand by the train.

Heatwave set to persist across central Vietnam

Hot weather is expected to persist across central Vietnam for several days, with temperatures reaching 35-37 degrees Celsius and exceeding 38 degrees in some areas.

Hanoi-Dong Dang railway project set to cost over USD 5 billion

A proposed Hanoi-Dong Dang railway is expected to cost more than USD 5 billion and be completed by 2035, with the transport ministry seeking feedback on the project.

Vietnam, Australia partner on mRNA vaccines for flu and cancer

A Vietnamese research institute and Australia's RNA Institute have signed a deal to jointly develop RNA technology, medicines and next-generation vaccines.

Hanoi plans first smart pedestrian street

Hanoi is planning its first smart pedestrian street on Thanh Thai Street in Cau Giay Ward, combining green spaces, culture, food and technology.

Hanoi flies flags at half-mast for Lao National Assembly chairman

Vietnam is observing two days of national mourning for Lao National Assembly chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane on August 10 and 11, with flags flown at half-mast across Hanoi.

Quang Ninh 'Luxury' shop sells fake Hublot, Patek Philippe watches

Vu Van Dat was found to have sold 56 fake Rolex, Hublot and Franck Muller watches, making nearly VND 150 million and evading almost VND 125 million in tax.

Vietnam produces 60 per cent of medicines used domestically

Medicines made in Vietnam now account for about 60 per cent of the drugs used in the country, but only 46 per cent of their total value, the health ministry says.

HCM City plans to start Can Gio and Phu My 2 bridges in September 2027

Two key bridges worth VND 36.3 trillion (USD 1.4 billion), were launched in early 2026 but are not expected to begin construction until September 2027.

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