VIETNAM TODAY

Hanoi recorded the highest cost of living in Vietnam in 2025, while Vinh Long was ranked the most affordable, according to official data.

Authorities in Tay Ninh have issued a public warning after a 1.5-metre crocodile was spotted in a local canal by residents.

A wild elephant broke into a school in Son La Province, prompting safety alerts, as repeated sightings raise concerns over crop damage and public safety.

Vietnam plans State-budget advances to its fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion domestic fuel price swings amid global market volatility and rising energy costs.

Marine turtle populations are declining along Vietnam's coasts, as overexploitation, pollution and climate change place increasing pressure on the species.

The monetary policy will remain proactive and flexible, closely coordinated with an appropriately expansionary fiscal policy to prioritise inflation control while supporting sustainable growth.

Vietnam is preparing to scale up air quality monitoring using satellite data and remote sensing technologies, aiming to improve coverage and enhance environmental management.

Vietnam’s domestic fuel supply is sufficient to meet demand through the end of April 2026 amid rising global energy concerns linked to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Police in Can Tho City have dismantled a network that organised fishing vessels and fishermen to illegally operate in Malaysian waters, arresting the alleged ringleader upon her return to Vietnam.

Vietnam’s economy expanded 7.83 per cent in the first quarter, its strongest growth rate in 15 years despite ongoing domestic and global challenges.

Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled its first digitally operated recycling facility, aimed at improving waste management and supporting a circular economy.

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have received two Vietnamese citizens deported from the United States for legal violations and residency issues.

Vietnam is looking to expand exports into the global Halal market, but experts say firms must meet strict standards and adopt clear strategies to unlock opportunities.

Construction of Phan Thiet Airport’s civil aviation component is set to start on April 28, aiming to boost connectivity and tourism in south-central Vietnam.

HCM City’s tourism sector is offering nearly 5,000 jobs as businesses ramp up hiring, signalling strong recovery and expansion momentum.

HCM City’s economy grew 8.27 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, its fastest pace in five years, driven largely by services and logistics.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector faced accelerating cost inflation in March, with firms raising prices at the fastest pace in nearly 15 years amid fallout from the Middle East conflict.

Vietnam and China have expanded cross-border QR payments, allowing Chinese tourists to pay via Alipay in Vietnam and supporting trade and tourism growth.

HCM City will provide free specialist health checks on April 5 across 58 facilities, aiming to improve early detection and access to care at community level.