VIETNAM TODAY

Vietnam posted a nearly USD 17 billion trade deficit in the first half of 2026 as imports of machinery, components and raw materials surged, the Trade Ministry said.

Five 12-year-old girls drowned after entering deep water at an irrigation reservoir in Lam Dong Province during the school summer holiday.

Police in Lao Cai have charged a man after he was caught transporting the severed paw of an endangered Asiatic black bear.

Excavators have uncovered more human remains inside military-style body bags at a Ho Chi Minh City park, strengthening evidence that the site is a mass grave.

Police in An Giang Province have handled over 700 cases involving wildlife and fisheries offences, including investigations into the illegal trade and hunting of protected species.

A resident in Lao Cai has voluntarily surrendered a 160kg Asiatic black bear kept in captivity for more than 10 years to a wildlife rescue and conservation centre.

French pharmaceutical group Sanofi and VNVC plan to begin producing next-generation vaccines in Vietnam from 2028 under a new manufacturing partnership.

Although Typhoon Bavi is not expected to enter the East Sea, its outer circulation is forecast to generate strong winds and rough seas across parts of Vietnam's coastal waters.

UOB has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 8.5 per cent after stronger-than-expected first-half economic performance and robust AI-driven manufacturing demand.

Police in Hanoi have found multiple violations at 14 AMES English centres, including the use of unqualified teachers and the operation of unlicensed facilities.

Ho Chi Minh City will begin simultaneous construction of all stations on Metro Line 2 in early August, aiming to open the entire route by 2030.

Ho Chi Minh City is considering dedicated bus lanes after passenger numbers rose sharply following the introduction of free bus fares.

Police are recalling 27 bird's nest drink products after investigators alleged a manufacturer used chemical mixtures instead of natural bird's nest ingredients.

A major fire swept through Tam Quan fishing port in Gia Lai Province on July 9, destroying seven fishing boats and causing estimated losses worth tens of billions of Vietnamese dong.

The Ministry of Construction has told localities to publish building material prices that reflect market conditions after finding outdated pricing in some localities

Authorities found five more sets of martyrs' remains, bringing the total uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in HCM City to 16.

Dak Lak Province has launched its first all-electric bus route, a 100-km service linking M'Drak Commune and Buon Ma Thuot, as part of efforts to promote greener public transport.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have ordered tighter controls on drones, recreational aircraft and other airborne objects around Lien Khuong International Airport to safeguard aviation safety.

Three people were rescued and two others remained missing after a boat carrying five people capsized off Ban Sen in Van Don Special Zone, Quang Ninh Province, on Wednesday.