Widespread heatwave persists for five hours daily
Nationwide heatwave peaks on May 14, severe heat grips many areas
Severe heatwave grips country with temperatures surpassing 38 degrees Celsius
Southern region to see easing heat, increasing rainfall in late May
Temperatures rise gradually in North before heatwave peaks
Heatwave raises forest fire risks across multiple regions
Quang Ngai records six earthquakes on May 11
Hanoi to experience heatwave with temperatures reaching 37-38 degrees Celsius
HCMC swelters as temperatures climb to 35-37 degrees Celsius
South faces prolonged heat as heavy rain hits Northern region
Heavy rain forecast to hit Northern Vietnam from evening of May 7
Heavy rain continues across parts of Southern Vietnam
Unseasonal cold air to affect North from May 7 night
Hails, strong winds cause widespread damage
Thunderstorms forecast across South on May 5
El Niño may emerge from mid-2026
Cold air triggers widespread rain in Northern, Central regions
Hailstorms, squalls cause damage in Hanoi, northern provinces
Northern region sees widespread storms, HCMC hot with evening showers
Hanoi, Northern provinces brace for heavy rain as unseasonal cold spell returns
National
Provinces told to stay alert to flash floods triggered by prolonged heavy rains
Some 34 provinces and cities were asked to prepare emergency measures as prolonged heavy rains and severe thunderstorms threaten to trigger flash floods and landslides across the country until May 21.
Government issues decree guiding implementation of civil judicial assistance law
National Assembly Chairman urges renovation in leadership, working style
An Giang must pursue balanced economic and environmental development
Vietnam to raise base salary and pensions in July overhaul
International
Israel’s President considers Vietnam important partner in Southeast Asia
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has described Vietnam as a dynamic partner with an increasingly important role in Southeast Asia during a ceremony in Jerusalem on May 18 to receive the credentials from Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Ky Son.
Prime Minister receives Russian Ambassador to Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes Thai Navy ship on friendship visit
Ho Chi Minh City strengthens ties with Cuba and Australia
Thailand's naval ship pays friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City
Business
New maritime hub in HCMC targets billions in offshore shipping capital
A new maritime financial center in Ho Chi Minh City anticipates drawing hundreds of billions of US dollars back to Vietnam by offering localized insurance, clearing, and arbitration services.
Banking sector implements measures to address market’s capital shortage
PV Drilling launches intensive leadership training for managers
Low-emission farming pushed in Vietnam to meet global green standards
Fuel giants accelerate E10 rollout ahead of gasoline ban
Education
PM orders support measures to ensure no student misses graduation exam
The Prime Minister has instructed ministries and local authorities to provide transport, accommodation, and essential support so no student is forced to miss the 2026 high school graduation exam due to hardship.
Higher education leaders urge reform and innovation
New digital classroom brings modern learning to Con Dao preschoolers
Textbook revisions align schools with new governance model
Ho Chi Minh City reviews support policies for sports-gifted students
Sports
Grandmaster Le Quang Liem secures official spot at Esports World Cup 2026
Vietnamese chess grandmaster Le Quang Liem has officially qualified for the Esports World Cup 2026 after finishing third at the DreamHack Atlanta 2026 chess tournament in the United States.
