VIETNAM TODAY

Hanoi plans late-night zones to boost night-time economy

Hanoi plans to introduce controlled late-night entertainment zones as part of a strategy to expand its night-time economy and make it a key driver of the capital's service sector by 2030.

Residents evacuated from landslide risk area in Lao Cai

Authorities in Lao Cai Province have evacuated residents from an area at risk of landslides after days of heavy rain.

Dien Bien warns of very high flash flood and landslide risk

Authorities in Dien Bien Province have warned of a very high risk of flash floods and landslides after heavy rain saturated the ground across parts of the province.

Vietnam left with seven billionaires after market rout

Vietnam now has seven US-dollar billionaires after one dropped off the Forbes list, while the remaining billionaires lost more than USD 3 billion in combined wealth in a single day.

Danang forms team to capture stray dogs and cats

Authorities in Danang City have set up a dedicated team to capture free-roaming dogs and cats as part of efforts to prevent rabies and improve urban management.

Vietnam honours war veterans and national contributors

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung joined senior leaders in Hanoi to honour outstanding veterans, revolutionary contributors and the families of fallen soldiers.

Lightning strike kills two children in Dien Bien storm

Two children were killed and their mother injured after lightning struck during a thunderstorm in Dien Bien Province, local authorities said.

Lao Cai safely destroys 340kg wartime bomb

Military engineers in Lao Cai Province have safely destroyed a 340kg wartime bomb discovered during road construction, eliminating a potential threat to nearby communities.

Ho Chi Minh City reports fall in road traffic accidents

Road traffic accidents in Ho Chi Minh City declined across all key indicators in the first half of 2026, according to local traffic police.

Northern region braces for widespread heavy rain, storm nears East Sea

Northern Vietnam is forecast to see widespread heavy rain of 70-150mm, with some areas above 300mm from late July 23 to July 25.

Woman charged over sale of fake Hermes, Cartier, Chanel jewellery

Dan Tri - Pham Thi Huyen was charged with selling 283 fake Hermes, Cartier and Chanel jewellery items worth nearly VND 4 billion (USD 154,000).

Adenovirus infections rise sharply among children in Vietnam

Adenovirus infections are increasing among children, with health authorities urging closer monitoring as hospitals report a sharp rise in cases.

Tay Ninh probes illegal captivity of more than 100 wild animals

Police in Tay Ninh have launched a criminal investigation after seizing 104 protected wild animals from an unlicensed captive breeding facility.

More than 3,400 smuggled diamonds entered SJC retail chain

Thanh Hoa Province police charged four more suspects in a diamond smuggling ring, saying 3,400 illicit stones entered SJC's retail network.

Vietnam Airlines leases 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets

Vietnam Airlines will lease 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for delivery in 2028, expanding its fleet to support route growth and rising passenger demand.

Asia accounts for nearly half of remittances to Ho Chi Minh City

Nearly half of the remittances sent to Ho Chi Minh City in the second quarter came from Asia, despite an overall decline in inflows during the first half of 2026.

Vietnam expands rail plan with new cross-border links

Vietnam has revised its railway master plan to prioritise new lines linking China, Laos and Cambodia while expanding connections between key economic regions.

An Giang party chief appointed acting home affairs minister

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed An Giang Party chief Nguyen Tien Hai as acting minister of Home Affairs, transferring him from provincial leadership to the national government.

Doctors on holiday save two drowning tourists in Quang Tri

A group of doctors holidaying in Quang Tri Province helped save two tourists after they were pulled unconscious from the sea and given emergency treatment on the beach.