VIETNAM TODAY

Lao villager provides new lead on missing Vietnamese woman soldier

A Lao villager has provided Vietnamese authorities with information about the burial site of a female Vietnamese soldier believed to have been buried near the Vietnam-Laos border decades ago.

Pleiku Airport security returns bag with VND 4 billion savings book

Airport security officers at Pleiku Airport returned a bag containing VND 85 million (USD 3,240) in cash and a savings book worth VND 4 billion (USD 153,000) after a passenger left it behind.

HCM City to complete nine flood-control projects in 2026

HCM City plans to complete nine flood-control and drainage projects worth more than VND 7.1 trillion (USD 271 million) this year as it steps up efforts to tackle chronic urban flooding.

HCM City plans more pedestrian streets in city centre

Ho Chi Minh City plans to study new pedestrian streets in the city centre to reduce private vehicle use and promote public transport.

New offshore oil and gas discovery made off Vietnam's coast

Vietnam's state oil explorer has announced a new offshore oil and gas discovery and plans to drill seven more exploration wells by the end of the year to expand reserves.

Hanoi records 185 Covid-19 cases last week, with more expected

Some respiratory infections are rising, possibly linked to summer holiday travel, outings and crowded leisure activities.

Long Thanh airport's second runway due in September

Construction of the second runway at Long Thanh International Airport is on track for completion by the end of September, operator Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) said.

Five injured after coach crashes into Khanh Hoa mountainside

Five people were injured after a passenger coach lost control and crashed into a mountainside on Khanh Le Pass in Khanh Hoa Province on Monday morning.

30-minute rain in Hanoi leaves streets deeply flooded

A 30-minute downpour around 11 am in Hanoi left many streets waterlogged, with flooding up to one metre and localised traffic jams.

Vietnam household deposits hit record VND 10.826 quadrillion

Household bank deposits in Vietnam rose to a record about USD 416 billion at the end of May, extending a steady upward trend that reflects strong confidence in the banking system.

Train crew helps save passenger after suspected stroke

A train crew in southern Vietnam helped save a passenger showing signs of a stroke by providing first aid and arranging an unscheduled stop for emergency medical treatment.

Danang earmarks USD 38 million for disaster resettlement

Danang City plans to spend about VND 1 trillion (USD 38 million) between 2026 and 2030 to relocate more than 6,200 households from areas at risk of landslides and other natural disasters.

HCM City tops one million free health check-ups

HCM City has provided free health check-ups and created electronic health records for more than one million residents since launching a citywide programme two months ago.

Hanoi pagoda rings bells to honour war martyrs

Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi rang three rounds of Bat Nha bells and drums early on Monday to honour Vietnam's war martyrs on the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

Nearly USD 1.1 billion proposed for Bac Kan-Cao Bang Expressway

Cao Bang Province has proposed a VND 29.3 trillion (USD 1.1 billion) expressway linking Bac Kan and the locality, completing the final section of the CT.07 route.

Hanoi to involve parents in school meal safety checks

Hanoi will require schools to have parent representatives monitor school meals as part of stricter food safety measures for the 2026-27 academic year.

About 30 diamond shops suspend operations in Ho Chi Minh City

About 30 diamond retailers in Ho Chi Minh City have temporarily closed, as industry representatives cite mounting cash flow pressures amid a surge in customers selling back jewellery.

Vietnam buries 34 soldiers' remains at Vi Xuyen national cemetery

Authorities in Tuyen Quang Province held a memorial and burial ceremony for the remains of 34 soldiers, many of whom have yet to be identified, at Vi Xuyen National Martyrs' Cemetery.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders offer incense at martyrs cemeteries

Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee leaders attended a candle-lighting and incense ceremony for fallen heroes at the city's martyrs cemeteries.

Tuyen Quang speeds up boarding school project

Construction of a 1,575-student boarding school in northern Vietnam's Tuyen Quang Province is being accelerated to ensure it opens for the 2026-27 academic year.

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