Quang Ninh province seeks new growth momentum

07/08/2026
02:55

Vietnam’s National Assembly is considering a proposal to establish Quang Ninh as a centrally governed city. The move is expected to create new development opportunities and strengthen the locality’s role as an economic and investment hub in northern Vietnam.

Can Tho master plan faces resource challenges

Can Tho master plan faces resource challenges

Society 02:43

Can Tho City is seeking feedback on its proposed master plan as it looks to expand its development space and strengthen its role as the main city in the Mekong Delta. But the larger development space also brings challenges in mobilising and prioritising resources. Experts have highlighted several key issues in the draft plan.

Vietnam intensifies fight against IUU fishing

Vietnam intensifies fight against IUU fishing

Society 02:49

Lifting the EC’s "yellow card" is vital for a sustainable, transparent, and responsible Vietnamese fishing sector. Joint efforts to tackle IUU fishing are driving clear progress towards removing the warning later this year.

Nationwide peak month against IUU fishing

Nationwide peak month against IUU fishing

Society 07:26

Vietnam's nationwide month-long crackdown on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing ends on 15 September, targeting tighter vessel monitoring, catch traceability and enforcement. With seafood exports reaching US$7.94 billion in the first eight months of 2026, the focus now is on making these checks routine and lifting the European Commission's yellow card.

Farm by-products create new value in Mekong

Farm by-products create new value in Mekong

Society 02:14

Under the one-million-hectare low-emission rice project, the Mekong Delta is creating more value with fewer emissions. The region generates millions of tonnes of agricultural by-products each year. Once discarded or left unused, these materials are now being seen as valuable resources.

U.S. debates A.I. controls

U.S. debates A.I. controls

Society 02:08

AI is advancing so quickly that even some of the people building it are now calling for greater caution. Leading American AI companies want to slow the development of their most advanced models to allow more time for safety testing. But US officials are concerned that slowing down could give China an advantage.

Danang wild elephant herd healthy

Danang wild elephant herd healthy

Society 00:38

Camera traps set up by the Danang Special-use Forest Management Board showed a herd of nine wild elephants, including calves, growing well in the Elephant Species and Habitat Conservation Area.