Thunderstorms expected to increase across Southern region
Heavy rain to persist through July 30, raising flood and landslide risks
Heavy rain lashes Northern and Southern regions
Heavy rain warning issued for 19 Central, Southern localities
Northern, Southern Vietnam forecast to see widespread rainfall on July 27
Typhoon Noul weakens, widespread heavy rain hits Southern region
Storm Noul enters East Sea, becomes second storm of 2026
Storm Noul strengthens, 21 coastal localities urged to prepare for strong winds
Tuyen Quang Hydropower Reservoir opens bottom spillway gate
Storm Noul forms, expected to enter East Sea tonight
Tropical depression near East Sea likely to strengthen into storm
Lightning kills two in Dien Bien while Lai Chau searches for missing person
Storm forecast to enter East Sea, heavier rain expected in Southern region
Northern region braces for heavy rain, Southern area to see increased rainfall
Central region braces for extreme heat
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Storms, tropical depressions may affect Northern region over next month
Southern region to experience hotter days with isolated showers
Lai Chau races to provide shelter, restore essential services after floods
Rising Mekong water levels prompt Vinh Long to prepare for high tides
El Niño forecast to intensify in Vietnam
National
33rd Diplomatic Conference charts new course for Vietnam’s diplomacy
Vietnam’s 33rd Diplomatic Conference and 22nd National Conference on Foreign Affairs will chart a new course for diplomacy, with a stronger focus on national development and global influence.
Higher wages, pensions expected to spur consumption in Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta tightens oversight of sand mining for major infrastructure projects
First extraordinary session of 16th National Assembly to open on August 3
Elevated road construction encouraged for Mekong Delta projects
International
Flag-hoisting ceremony marks ASEAN’s 59th anniversary in Hanoi
An ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony took place in Hanoi on July 31 to mark the bloc’s 59th anniversary (August 8, 1967–2026) and the 31st anniversary of Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN (July 28, 1995–2026).
Japanese media hail Vietnamese workers for earthquake rescue
US Navy Carrier Strike Group visits Da Nang
Vietnam, New Zealand to expand trade, investment cooperation
Cambodian National Assembly President concludes official visit to Vietnam
Business
Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone expected to foster high-value economic ecosystem
Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is expected not only to accelerate cargo flows but also to serve as a magnet for international capital, technology enterprises, financial services, and high-spending tourists.
Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone to unlock new growth engine for Ho Chi Minh City
Another foreign fund group exits PNJ's major shareholder list
Fresh Vietnamese durian gains access to Indian market
Property firms drive corporate bond issuance as credit tightens
Education
VNU-HCM University wins First European patent in medical AI
The University of Science under Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City received its first European patent for an AI-powered medical image annotation technology.
Preschools in Ho Chi Minh City ready to pilot new curriculum
Ministry issues unified rules on open educational resources for universities
Vietnam education publisher plans 204 million textbooks for new school year
HCMC moves swiftly to finalize public school reorganization plan
Sports
Vietnam Olympic squad enters crucial phase ahead of ASIAD 2026
Vietnam's Olympic football team has entered a crucial stage of preparations for the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD).
