Central Vietnam faces heightened flood risks from storms, cold air
Vietnam NewsCentral Vietnam is bracing for a potentially severe flood season, as a combination of early-arriving cold air, tropical storms, and mountainous terrain creates dangerous conditions across the region.
9 bird species newly recorded in central Vietnam biodiversity hotspot
Vietnam NewsNine bird species previously unrecorded in central Vietnam have been identified at Dakrong Nature Reserve in Quang Tri Province, highlighting the ecological richness of the Truong Son Mountain Range, local conservation officials announced on Wednesday.
S.Korean actor Kim Bum expresses love for Vietnamese cuisine during Ho Chi Minh City visit
Vietnam NewsSouth Korean actor Kim Bum recently shared his deep appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine during an event in Ho Chi Minh City, revealing that he finally had the chance to try ‘banh xeo,’ a dish he had long wanted to taste.
Hanoi to cut down 2,233 trees for intersection project
Vietnam NewsHanoi plans to cut down 2,233 trees to make way for the construction of a new interchange between Beltway 3.5 and Thang Long Boulevard, according to an announcement made on Thursday by the city’s civil construction investment project management board.
Total lunar eclipse to bring ‘Blood Moon’ over Vietnam
Vietnam NewsA spectacular celestial event will grace Vietnam’s skies in the early hours of Monday as a total lunar eclipse, commonly called a ‘Blood Moon,’ becomes fully visible across the country.
Pickleball draws 354 players to inaugural Vietnam Open
Vietnam NewsThe first-ever Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Asia – Vietnam Open launched on Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting 354 amateur and professional players from across the region and beyond.
Chinese man gets 2.5 years for theft on Vietnam flight
Vietnam NewsThe Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court on Thursday sentenced Han Qiang, a 51-year-old Chinese national, to two years and six months in prison for stealing about US$2,280 from a fellow passenger on a domestic flight.
Vietnam, China to promote practical cooperation
Vietnam NewsVietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping held talks on Thursday, during which they agreed to foster practical cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam's Politburo pushes for rapid development of Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects
Vietnam NewsThe Vietnamese Politburo has urged the swift implementation of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants in Khanh Hoa Province, which were recently resumed after an eight-year hiatus, with operations targeted for 2030–35.
