HCM City emerges as leading regional destination

According to the City Pulse 2025 survey by the Gensler Research Institute of the US, HCM City city ranked second globally in retaining residents, ahead of Singapore, Sydney and Berlin. The survey of over 33,000 people in 65 cities across six continents assessed not only satisfaction but also emotional ties such as belonging and pride.

Storm Ragasa weakens as Quảng Ninh braces for impact

Strong winds and rough seas have already been recorded in the Gulf of Tonkin and northern waters of the East Sea, where waves of 3 to 5m are expected. Coastal areas from Quảng Ninh to Hải Phòng are bracing for winds of levels 6 to 7, increasing to level 8 with gusts of 9 to 10 in areas closest to the storm.

HCM City to launch sale of record-low social housing units at Industrial Park

HCM City authorities have announced the launch of Phase 1 sales for a major social housing project in the Sonadezi Hữu Phước Residential Area, with prices starting at just VND 12.4 million per square metre, marking one of the lowest-priced housing offerings in the city amid a deepening affordable housing crisis.

HCM City spotlights urban-industrial-marine tourism potential

Backed by modern infrastructure and a wealth of resources, HCM City is advancing plans to link urban, industrial and marine tourism, a strategic viewed as essential to unlocking its vast potential and tapping into its thriving domestic market.

Hải Phòng boosts traditional medicine services

As living standards rise, people are placing greater emphasis on preventive healthcare and traditional medicine has become increasingly popular. Hải Phòng has set a strategic goal to link the development of traditional medicine with tourism.

Food safety gaps put Việt Nam shoppers at risk

Speaking at a workshop on food safety in farm produce in Hà Nội yesterday, experts highlighted major gaps in production, distribution and oversight, warning that these violations not only threaten public health but also undermine consumer trust and disadvantage legitimate businesses.

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