The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has reported three new species of eyeless spider in the park, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Vietnamese scientists say that a dugout boat, which is nearly intact after 2,000 years, may be one of the biggest of its kind in the world.

Ninh Thuan Province has a hot climate almost throughout the year, with a short wet season between September and November. 

The Ministry of Transport has said it plans to allow Vietnam's sole airport manager to offer 35% of shares to private investors, instead of only 25% as previously reported.

Little Vietnam, the tourism commercial and housing project invested by Syrena Vietnam Investment and Development JSC at BIM Group has just been honored at the Asia – Pacific Property Awards 2015 as a highly commended mix-used development.

Police in the north-central province of Nghe An have seized 31 rhino horns worth millions of dollar on the black market and arrest two men suspected of smuggling the contraband.

Vietnam will allow foreigners to extend their home ownership by another 50 years, after the first 50-year period ends, according to a draft decree.

Ho Chi Minh City has promised to remove some administrative procedures for foreign investors and publicize the status of investment applications to ensure transparency.

A 43-year-old elephant that was used to carry holidaymakers in Vietnam died on May 7, the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center said, adding it is examining its carcass to find out what caused the death.

Police in Tay Ninh Province in southern Vietnam have arrested two Chinese men and four Vietnamese women for allegedly brokering local women to Chinese men seeking wives.