VIETNAM TODAY

Top 10 Vietnamese scorers in Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad 2026

The organising board of the Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad 2026 has announced the list of the top 10 Vietnamese students who achieved the highest scores in the domestic round of the competition.

Four sentenced to death in large-scale drug trafficking ring

The People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City on March 12 sentenced four defendants to death for their roles in a large-scale drug trafficking ring in the city.

Abandoned MiG-21 fighter jet deteriorates in Ca Mau

A historic MiG-21 fighter jet has been left abandoned for years in Ca Mau Province, where it is now in serious disrepair.

Lam Dong man discovers rare pygmy slow loris at home

Police in Nhan Co Commune said on March 12 that they had coordinated with forest rangers and concerned agencies to release the animal back into the wild after completing necessary procedures.

Northern Vietnam enjoys sunshine before new cold spell arrives

Northern Vietnam is experiencing sunny intervals before a new surge of cold air is expected to arrive, bringing rain and colder weather.

Vietnam promotes science and technology cooperation with French businesses

With a population of more than 100 million people, strong economic growth, and an increasingly favourable investment environment, Vietnam is regarded as one of the most dynamic markets in Asia.

Anti-saltwater intrusion dam in Nha Trang nears completion

An anti-saltwater intrusion dam in Nha Trang area in Khanh Hoa Province is nearing completion, aiming to secure freshwater for about 500,000 residents.

HCM City court sentences 19 in major cross-border money laundering ring

A court in HCM City has sentenced 19 defendants in a case involving money laundering with financial flows totaling trillions of VND and millions of USD between Vietnam and foreign countries.

Coastal erosion threatens Vinh Moc Tunnels site

Severe coastal erosion in Quang Tri Province has damaged a seawall near the entrance to the historic Vinh Moc Tunnels, raising concerns about safety and preservation.

Vietnam sharply cuts fuel prices after recent surge

Vietnam has reduced retail fuel prices by up to nearly VND 8,000 (about USD 0.3) per litre after a recent spike, ending four consecutive increases.

HCM City signs MoU on USD 2.1 billion AI data centre project

The HCM City People’s Committee met with a joint venture of investors and international partners on March 11 to discuss plans for an AI data centre project at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park.

Gamma Normid meteor shower to be visible in Vietnam

The Gamma Normid meteor shower (γ-Normids) is expected to be visible in Vietnam in the early hours of March 15, reported the Hanoi Astronomical Society (HAS).

PM highlights 'silver economy' as sustainable growth driver

PM Pham Minh Chinh has demanded developing a "silver economy" with harmonious cultural, political, economic and social progress that turns the burden of ageing into a development opportunity.

63,000-tonne LNG tanker arrives HCM City after passing Hormuz Strait

A shipment of 63,000 tonnes of LNG imported by PV GAS has arrived safely in Ho Chi Minh City after passing the Strait of Hormuz before tensions escalated in the Middle East.

Vietnam targets 59,000 military social housing units by 2030

Vietnam Ministry of National Defence plans to develop about 59,000 social housing units by 2030 to meet roughly 70 per cent of accommodation demand for military personnel.

Nghe An approves VND 60 trillion LNG power plant project

Authorities in the central province of Nghe An have approved the VND 60 trillion (USD 2.28 billion) Quynh Lap LNG-fired power plant with a capacity of 1,500 MW.

Hanoi gears up for upcoming election

Preparations for Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly election and People’s Council polls for the 2026-2031 term are under way across Hanoi.

Man finds 100kg wartime bomb while gardening

A resident in Tay Ninh Province discovered an unexploded 100kg bomb while digging in his garden, prompting authorities to safely remove the device.

Vietnam proposes fuel surcharge and higher fare caps for domestic flights

Vietnam’s aviation authority has proposed allowing fuel surcharges on domestic air tickets and adjusting fare caps on local routes as airlines face soaring jet fuel costs.