Vietnam’s Quang Tri secures $7.4bn investment commitments, including 5 foreign-funded projects
Economy 08:55 05/07/2026Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam secured investment commitments totaling VND194.58 trillion (US$7.4 billion) at an investment promotion conference on Saturday, including five foreign-invested projects worth VND9.117 trillion ($346 million).
Thousands battle 2-day forest fire in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Vietnam News 15:32 25/06/2026A massive forest fire in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam forced authorities to mobilize thousands of people over two days to contain the blaze, which was finally brought under control by Wednesday afternoon.
Vietnam police investigate viral clip of woman lying on road to block car
Vietnam News 15:54 18/06/2026Police in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam confirmed on Wednesday they are investigating a viral video showing a woman lying in the middle of a road to block an approaching car, a case that has quickly drawn attention on social media.
Nearly 600kg of fake coffee powder seized in family-run coffee production ring in Vietnam
Vietnam News 12:01 12/05/2026Police in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam said on Monday they had uncovered a fake coffee production ring allegedly operated by a mother and her two children, confiscating nearly 600 kilograms of counterfeit coffee powder.
Stunning red Formosa sweet gum evokes European autumn in Vietnam’s Quang Tri
Travel 11:24 19/12/2025Toward the end of the year, the Formosa sweet gum forest in western Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam turns a brilliant red and, together with its setting beside a reservoir, creates a majestic yet poetic landscape that is drawing growing numbers of visitors.
Vietnam $3.2mn coastal seawall collapses before use, repairs proposed
Vietnam News 09:03 10/12/2025A coastal seawall in north-central Vietnam, newly completed at VND84 billion (US$3.2 million), has collapsed before being put into service, prompting local authorities to propose about VND20 billion ($758,366) in repairs.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri to open 2,000ha ancient forest, ethnic village to eco-tourism
Travel 10:37 25/10/2025The Quang Tri People’s Committee on Thursday approved an eco-tourism project to explore the centuries-old 'bach xanh da' (Calocedrus rupestris Aver.) forest and Kling Cave under the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park eco-tourism, resort, and recreation plan.
Carcass of 150kg dolphin found on central Vietnam coast
Vietnam News 18:33 21/10/2025Border guards and residents in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam on Tuesday buried a dead dolphin that had washed ashore along the Nhat Le coast, following local fishermen’s traditional rites.
Dozens of students hospitalized after breakfast food poisoning in central Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:28 26/09/2025At least 40 students from an elementary school in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam were hospitalized on Friday after showing signs of food poisoning following their breakfast at school, a local official confirmed the same day.
3 killed, including Laotian, 7 injured after truck crashes into central Vietnam market
Vietnam News 12:07 17/09/2025A truck lost control and slammed into Tan Long Market along National Highway No. 9 in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam on Wednesday morning, killing three people, including a Laotian national and a pregnant woman, and injuring seven others.
Vietnam’s Quang Tri to pilot 600m zipline service across Ta Du waterfall
Travel 10:17 21/06/2025Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam has approved a pilot eco-adventure tourism project featuring a 600-meter zipline experience across the scenic Ta Du Waterfall in a bid to diversify its tourism offerings and capitalize on its natural beauty.
Vietnam approves $48.3mn power transmission project to support renewable energy, electricity imports from Laos
Economy 17:00 03/06/2025Authorities in Quang tri Province, north-central Vietnam have approved a VND1.26 trillion (US$48.3 million) power transmission project to enhance grid capacity for renewable energy and prepare for electricity imports from Laos, local officials said on Tuesday.
