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
Heatwave conditions across Southern region expected to come to an end from May 2
Ho Chi Minh City braces for heat during holidays
Northern regions stay cool for holiday, Southern heatwave continues
Heatwave in South to persist until April 30
HCMC may experience intense heat during Hung Kings Commemoration holiday
Heavy rain, thunderstorms spread into Central region on April 24
Heat grips Ho Chi Minh City as thunderstorms batter the North
Unseasonal cold front to hit Northern region from April 22 night
Scattered thunderstorms forecast during Hung Kings Commemoration Day
National
Dong Thap, Ca Mau boost agricultural traceability digitalization
On May 12, the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province announced that in 2026, provincial functional units will pilot the application of a digital traceability system for agricultural products.
Vietnam Fatherland Front must better harness strength of great national unity
All citizen-government transactions to go fully digital by 2035
Tay Ninh agrees to let HCMC serve as investor for several key transport projects
Tay Ninh to build general hospital worth over VND2.25 trillion
International
PM applauds Yamanashi's enhancement of ties with Vietnamese localities
The host described locality-to-locality cooperation as an important and practical channel for deepening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Top Vietnamese leader affirms high regard for ties with Switzerland
Indonesian Navy sailing ship visits Ho Chi Minh City
Europe Day 2026 marked in Hanoi
Poland’s Constitution Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City
Business
Cross-border payments open door to international capital flows
Cross-border payments are emerging as a key enabling Vietnamese enterprises to seize opportunities from the global wave of consumption.
Customs revenue from import-export activities rises nearly 17 percent
Macroeconomic stability lays foundation for high growth
Coconut prices climb as demand outpaces supply in Ho Chi Minh City
Venture capital funds in HCMC target green economy, technological startups
Education
2,930 students join national STEM, AI and Robotics finals
On May 10, the national finals of the Vietnam STEM, AI and Robotics (VSAR) 2025–2026 took place at the National Innovation Center (NIC), attracting 2,930 contestants from 29 provinces and cities nationwide.
STEM subjects see sharp rise in 2026 high school graduation exam registrations
Technology and STEM majors lead 2026 admissions trends
Over 1.2 mln students registered for 2026 national high school graduation exam
HCMC accelerates school construction to debut hundreds of new classrooms
Sports
Ho Chi Minh City unlocks potential of marine sports
As Ho Chi Minh City expands its development space and shapes a distinctive urban identity, marine sports are emerging as a promising new direction.
