VOV.VN - A strong earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Muong Cha district in Dien Bien province, northern Vietnam, at noon on May 16, shaking the region and being clearly felt by local residents.

VOV.VN - The pepper sector is facing growing challenges despite a surge in export prices, as the US is set to raise tariffs on Vietnamese pepper from the current 10% to between 25% and 30% in the third quarter, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association (VPSA).

VOV.VN - Amid pressure from the US reciprocal tax policy, Vietnamese textile enterprises are carrying out various solutions to maintain growth momentum and enhance their position in the global supply chain.

Despite escalating global uncertainties and the looming threat of reciprocal tariffs from the US, Vietnam remains committed to its ambitious GDP growth target of 8% for 2025.

VOV.VN - The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting on April 17 issued a stark warning about an extremely high forest fire risk in many parts of the country due to an intense heatwave that is baking the northern, central and southern regions.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is among 11 Asia-Pacific countries considered most vulnerable to climate risks from a macroeconomic perspective, according to a new report released on April 8 by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

VOV.VN - Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has recorded over 42,000 suspected measles cases, including five related deaths, yet many parents remain complacent and unaware of the severe risks the disease poses to young children.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, which is Vietnam’s economic and cultural hub, is grappling with increasingly severe air pollution these days, with its air quality index (AQI) value the second highest in the world.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is set to introduce policies that both foster the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure effective risk management, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 23 signed a directive, outlining urgent measures for fire prevention, fighting, and rescue operations at high-risk establishments and crowded venues ahead of the upcoming New Year and Lunar New Year holidays.