VIETNAM TODAY

Construction has begun on the first component of Hanoi’s Red River landscape boulevard project, with initial works underway at Phu Thuong Park along the Red River.

Authorities in Dong Thap Province are stepping up efforts to restore habitats and conserve red-crowned cranes at Tram Chim National Park under a long-term programme running from 2022 to 2032.

The Australian Government is supporting the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River in HCM City through financing assistance worth VND 800 billion (approximately AUD 40 million).

Hanoi authorities will restore two-way traffic on Long Bien Bridge from May 28 after completing emergency repairs on sections of the historic bridge.

The high-speed ferry route between Ho Chi Minh City and Con Dao Island will resume operations in June after being suspended for more than six months due to rough sea conditions.

Traffic police in Phu Tho Province intercepted a truck transporting more than four tonnes of buffalo and cow hides showing signs of spoilage and foul odours while en route to Hanoi for sale.

A major hospital in Hanoi has reported a sharp increase in emergency admissions linked to the ongoing northern Vietnam heatwave, with many young people hospitalised for heatstroke.

Health authorities in Dong Nai Province have warned of an early rise in dengue fever cases despite the rainy season not yet reaching its peak, urging residents to strengthen preventive measures.

A fishing boat in Ha Tinh Province hauled in more than one tonne of prized golden pompano, earning about VND 300 million (USD 12,000) after a successful offshore trip.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City said two foreign suspects arrested over a deadly shooting in Ben Thanh Ward claimed they carried out the attack under instructions from an overseas organiser.

Outdoor workers in Hanoi continued to labour under scorching temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on May 25, as a severe heatwave gripped northern Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City has proposed piloting an app-based demand-responsive minibus service aimed at improving first- and last-mile connections with metro lines and the public transport network.

A whale has been spotted near the protected Hon Mun area in Nha Trang Bay, authorities in Khanh Hoa Province said, calling it a positive sign for the local marine ecosystem.

A large wildfire swept through forest areas in Quang Tri Province on May 25, destroying about 200 hectares of natural and planted forest as hundreds of people battled the blaze in extreme heat.

Vietnam’s Coast Guard has detained an iron-hulled fishing vessel found transporting 22,000 litres of diesel without valid documents off the coast of Ha Tinh Province.

Deposits from Vietnamese households in the banking system have climbed to a record VND 10.38 quadrillion, while corporate deposits continued to decline in the first month of the year.

The number of people hospitalised in a suspected food poisoning outbreak linked to banh mi in Gia Lai Province has risen to 75, according to local health authorities.

Authorities in Hung Yen Province have uncovered a facility allegedly producing tens of thousands of counterfeit sanitary pad packages, with seized goods valued at approximately USD 38,500.

Vietnam’s Politburo has set a target for Ho Chi Minh City to achieve per capita GRDP of at least USD 14,000 by 2030 as part of plans to transform the city into a leading regional economic hub.