VIETNAM TODAY

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of Construction has told localities to publish building material prices that reflect market conditions after finding outdated pricing in some localities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

Sewage has been overflowing from manholes onto a coastal road and into the sea in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province, with local authorities blaming an overloaded drainage system.

Retail petrol prices were cut from Thursday afternoon, with E10 RON 95 falling to VND20,000 ($0.76) a litre, while diesel prices rose, the ministries of Industry and Trade and Finance said.

Police in Hanoi have arrested 13 people after uncovering an alleged cannabis cultivation and trafficking network, seizing more than 120 plants and dried cannabis.

Six people have been arrested in southern Vietnam over an alleged scheme to sell low-quality household goods at heavily inflated prices through deceptive promotional events.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City rescued 49 cats and detained several suspects after dismantling an alleged pet theft and trafficking ring, authorities said.

Bac Ninh's economy expanded 10.56 per cent in the first six months of 2026, ranking sixth nationwide, although growth fell short of the province's target.

The Asian Development Bank has cut its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9 per cent as prolonged energy market disruption fuels inflation and dampens economic activity.

Torrential rain flooded several streets in Haiphong on July 9, disrupting traffic during the morning rush hour.

A massive boulder crashed onto a car after heavy rain triggered a landslide in Son La Province, injuring the driver and blocking a key mountain highway.

Heavy rain has triggered landslides across several mountainous provinces in northern Vietnam, blocking major roads and disrupting traffic.