VND in the spotlight: latest news

The weather forecast for Hanoi and the rest of the country next week indicates a mix of sunny and rainy days. Temperatures are expected to vary, with warmer conditions in the south and cooler weather in the north. Rainfall is likely in certain regions, so residents are advised to prepare accordingly.

Cold air is intensifying, leading to temperatures in the high mountainous areas of the North of the province dropping to between 6 and 9 degrees Celsius.

A recent cold air front is proving to be stronger than initially forecasted, resulting in temperatures dropping below 8 degrees in mountainous regions.

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Central provinces in Vietnam, from Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa, are anticipated to experience heavy rainfall from the night of November 15 through November 18, with certain areas likely to receive significant amounts of precipitation.

Vietnam is expected to achieve record-high export turnover in 2025, driven by a 16.2% increase in export revenue over the past ten months.

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The weather forecast for November 12 indicates that the North will experience sunny conditions following a stretch of humid days. However, from November 13 to 15, temperatures are expected to drop, resulting in colder nights and mornings.

The East Sea is expected to experience 1-2 more dangerous storms in the coming month, which could disrupt traffic activities across the nation.

The Vietnam Petroleum Institute (VPI) predicts that the retail price of E5 RON 92 gasoline is expected to remain stable or experience a slight decrease of 0.3%, bringing it to approximately VND19,000 per liter.

A strong cold spell is expected to impact northern Vietnam in the upcoming days, resulting in a significant decrease in temperatures.

The center of Storm Fung Wong was tracked over the eastern section of the northern East Vietnam Sea at 1:00 PM on Tuesday. It is anticipated that the storm will not have an impact on Vietnam's mainland.

United Overseas Bank (UOB) of Singapore has increased its GDP growth projection for Vietnam from 7.5% to 7.7%. This revision reflects a positive outlook despite the challenges posed by US tariffs.

Singaporean bank United Overseas Bank (UOB) has increased its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.7%, up from the previous estimate of 7.5%, following stronger-than-anticipated economic performance.

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has increased its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.7%, up from the previous estimate of 7.5%, following stronger-than-expected economic performance.

Typhoon Fung Wong entered the East Sea on Monday morning, marking the 14th storm of the year in the region. The typhoon had previously swept across the eastern seaboard of the Philippines, causing significant damage and loss of life.

UOB has increased its GDP growth forecast for Vietnam in 2025 to 7.7%. The Singapore-based bank also keeps its growth estimate for the fourth quarter of 2025 at 7.2%.

Singaporean bank UOB has adopted a cautious perspective on the Vietnamese dong (VND) and has adjusted its USD/VND forecasts to 26,400 for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 26,300 for the first quarter of 2026.

As of the night of November 6, Typhoon Kalmaegi continued its west-northwest movement but weakened further after making landfall in Gia Lai and Dak Lak. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the region.

International meteorological agencies have indicated that Typhoon Fung-wong is expected to reach its peak intensity of level 16 on November 9 and is forecasted to enter the East Sea on November 11.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced the temporary suspension of flight operations at six airports beginning Thursday afternoon due to the impending arrival of Typhoon Kalmaegi.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent alert regarding the approach of typhoon Kalmaegi. As a result, airlines are adjusting their schedules at eight airports across the central region.

Typhoon Kalmaegi has intensified, reaching speeds of 183 kph, and is on course to hit central Vietnam today. The typhoon is anticipated to bring damaging winds to mainland regions starting Thursday afternoon.

Typhoon Kalmaegi is expected to make landfall tonight, posing a significant threat to eastern Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, and Dak Lak provinces, which are at the highest risk of severe impact from the storm.