Breakfast @ Tuoi Tre News - April 11

Check out the latest news in Vietnam today:

Economy

-- Vietnam is set to export its first batch of fresh pomelos to Australia on April 13 after six months of preparation, marking a significant step in expanding market access for Vietnamese fruit, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said on Friday.

-- Vietnam’s Xuan Thien Group has sought approval to develop a massive 93,000-hectare coastal reclamation project in Can Tho City, with an estimated investment of US$16.8 billion.

-- PetroVietnam Gas has received two shipments of liquefied natural gas totaling nearly 60,000 metric tons from Southeast Asia in early April, strengthening supplies for electricity production during Vietnam’s peak dry season.

-- Multiple Vietnamese banks announced reductions in deposit and lending rates on Friday, following a consensus reached with the State Bank of Vietnam the previous day.

Society

-- Health authorities in Ca Mau Province on Friday confirmed one death linked to suspected meningococcal meningitis after three suspected cases were identified and treated at a provincial hospital, prompting intensified disease monitoring and preventive measures.

-- Police in Khanh Hoa Province on Thursday confirmed they had discovered three South Korean nationals wanted under Interpol red notices during a residency check in Nam Nha Trang Ward, later handing them over to South Korean authorities the same day.

-- Authorities in Tay Ninh Province on Friday confirmed a seventh suspected rabies-related death in 2026 after a 66-year-old man died following severe symptoms linked to dog bites, amid warnings of rising infection risks during ongoing hot weather.

-- The Ministry of Public Security warned that prostitution and human trafficking networks are increasingly moving online, using social media and posing as models and influencers to conceal illegal operations, a senior official said on Friday.

Ho Chi Minh City

-- Ho Chi Minh City will host fireworks displays at seven sites from 9:00 pm to 9:15 pm on April 30 as part of celebrations marking the 51st anniversary of Reunification Day and the 140th anniversary of International Workers’ Day.