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Southern Vietnam is bracing for heavy downpours, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, and Lam Dong provinces. Ho Chi Minh City faces severe flooding risks as heavy rains coincide with high tides during evening rush hours.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has departed for official visits to Laos and Cambodia, underscoring Vietnam's high priority for relations with its neighbors. The trips aim to deepen the "special solidarity" and "comprehensive cooperation" with both nations.
A recent global ranking by Research.com highlights 14 "Rising Stars" from Vietnam, showcasing the notable international achievements of young researchers. Contributions from both domestic and overseas-based scientists are recognized.
The 'Pavie Stone Road,' built over a century ago during the French colonial era in Vietnam's Northwest, is gaining popularity as a trekking route for nature enthusiasts. Once a vital trade artery, the road winds through rugged mountainous terrain, preserving its historical landscape.
Filmore Development has broken ground on Soma The First, a new apartment complex in Dong Nai Province featuring approximately 1,800 units. The project emphasizes integrating healthy living habits into daily life, with a design focused on exercise, relaxation, and connection with nature.
Persistent flooding lasting nearly 20 hours has severely disrupted life in Ho Chi Minh City's Go Vap district following heavy rains on October 7th. Residents struggled to find safe places to sleep as infrastructure struggled to cope with rainfall exceeding drainage capacity.
Vietnam announced that trade negotiations with the United States have been "largely completed." While specific details of the agreement and future progress remain unclear, this marks a potential step towards deepening economic ties between the two nations.
The Super Early Bird registration for VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 closes today, offering the best prices for runners aiming to set personal bests. The event, scheduled for December 27, features four race distances and is known as a prime location for achieving new records.
Veteran Vietnamese actress Kim Xuan shared insights into her simple and happy life with her husband. The couple opts for public transport and enjoys walks, embracing a fulfilling life away from extravagance.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed heads of ministries and local governments to incorporate the disposal of idle real estate into their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Strict penalties will be imposed for delays or shirking responsibility, as over 9,600 idle properties nationwide require resolution.
Ho Chi Minh City is developing its own criteria and policies to transition industrial parks and clusters into eco-models. Requirements include increased green space, renewable energy use, and IoT integration.
Sun Glory Residence in Vinh City, Nghe An province, is developing over 37 wellness, relaxation, and community-focused amenities, bringing a resort-style living model to the urban center. It caters to rising health consciousness and the trend of investing in family back home.
Ho Chi Minh City has drafted a proposal to extend interest rate support for loans to worker housing, social housing, and dormitory projects from 7 to 10 years, and increase the maximum loan amount eligible for support from VND 200 billion to VND 300 billion. The move aims to address housing shortages and encourage private investment.
Vietnam is set to significantly increase penalties for spreading false information on social media, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment for severe cases. This move raises questions about the balance between combating misinformation and freedom of expression.
A new Chinese-involved military aviation facility has opened in Laos, intensifying Vietnam's concerns over China's expanding military presence in the region. Though presented as a training hub, the facility's potential for future expansion is noted.
Former Deputy Chairwoman of the Austrian Communist Party congratulated Vietnam on the success of its 14th National Party Congress and praised its achievements in nation-building and defense. Both nations are seeking to strengthen cooperation in crypto-asset market supervision and investment attraction.
Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has decided to merge Ba Ria-Vung Tau Pedagogical College into Saigon University. This integration will combine assets, students, and staff, with Saigon University operating under the financial autonomy mechanism for public service units.
Hanoi is hosting an expanded theater festival themed 'Convergence of Theatrical Values, Spreading Artistic Creativity of the Capital,' featuring 15 art troupes from across the country. The event offers free performances to the public, aiming to develop Hanoi into a cultural industry hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister has ordered the swift removal of bottlenecks hindering key projects in the industry, trade, and construction sectors. These projects are deemed crucial for economic growth, infrastructure enhancement, and energy security. Progress on APEC-related infrastructure in Phu Quoc is also under scrutiny.
Vietnam's domestic gold prices remain high despite a decline in international market prices. Amidst strong investor profit-taking, SJC gold bars and rings are holding steady in the domestic market.
Nghệ An Province in central Vietnam announced a plan to demolish six old apartment buildings in the Quang Trung complex by 2026. The buildings are dilapidated and pose a collapse risk. This initiative aims to ensure resident safety, improve urban aesthetics, and facilitate redevelopment.
Ho Chi Minh City Police are investigating online posts concerning the real estate giant Novaland, examining their sources, content, and intentions. This action appears to be part of efforts to ensure information transparency and combat disinformation.
Nghe An Province's state budget revenue for 2026 has surpassed its annual target by 110.2% as of the end of September, marking a 28.2% year-on-year increase. Land use fees were a significant contributor, with expectations to far exceed the annual goal. Public investment disbursement also outpaced the national average.
Vietnam is shifting its strategy from labor-intensive industries towards building a high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) ecosystem, focusing on technological innovation and high-value sectors. This move reflects the government's aim for sustainable economic growth and enhanced international competitiveness.
As a member of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2026-2028 term, Vietnam emphasized dialogue and cooperation. The country also highlighted balancing economic growth with national security, strengthening ASEAN ties, and deepening relations with Russia, Panama, and Laos.
Hanoi has commenced construction of its first cultural industry center in the Old Quarter, near Dong Xuan Market. The project aims to connect heritage, creativity, community, tourism, and commerce, enhancing the Old Quarter's value and boosting the capital's cultural industry.
Vietnam's public investment disbursement has increased in both rate and value compared to the same period last year. The government is working to remove project obstacles and will officially score the disbursement progress of ministries, sectors, and localities from October, aiming to accelerate and enhance the efficiency of investment execution.
Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) has declared its commitment to institutional reforms, prioritizing science, technology, digital transformation, and green transition to foster development. The NA also aims to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung's visit to Laos has confirmed the further deepening of bilateral relations, with a focus on expanding economic cooperation and strengthening their strategic partnership.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will visit Cambodia from October 9-10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Manet. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties, with a focus on economic cooperation and infrastructure development. Collaboration to achieve trade targets is also anticipated.
Torrential rains in Ho Chi Minh City have left villa basements, including an underground parking lot in the Cityland Park Hills development, flooded for over 12 hours. The deluge damaged motorbikes and medical equipment, impacting residents and highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges.
Vietnam is pushing forward with administrative reforms that prioritize practical results, ensuring continuous, open, and transparent processing and return of administrative procedures with citizens and businesses at the center of public service delivery. The government is also enhancing database integration and utilization, and rolling out new initiatives to improve service quality.
Vietnam will hold a Prime Minister's dialogue program with youth on October 15, 2026, in Hanoi. The event will focus on youth contributions to entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic growth, addressing topics from policies and employment to digitalization.
A large school of hundreds of dolphins and whales has been spotted in the waters off Phu Quy Island, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. This is the largest appearance in over 20 years, delighting local fishermen who believe abundant food sources are the cause.
Vietnam and Russia are sharing experiences in human resource training and aiming to further expand economic cooperation. Trade between the EAEU and Vietnam is on an upward trend, but significant room for cooperation remains, particularly in the petrochemical sector, a decade after the free trade agreement came into force.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung made official visits to Laos and Cambodia, aiming to deepen the "great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic linkage" with both nations. The focus is on strengthening collaboration in economic, infrastructure, and security sectors.