HCM City sees big decrease in street flooding The anti-flooding works carried out in HCM City since 2008 have helped reduce the number of streets that are flooded during moderate to heavy rainfall, according to the city Department of Construction.

Hà Nội ramps up COVID-19 testing

Makeshift stations providing free COVID-19 tests for Hà Nội residents opened on Tuesday.

Huế fisherman cleans up the ocean1

Trần Văn Cường has been nicknamed "rubbish Cường" or "crazy guy" thanks to his efforts.

City approves additional compensation for Thủ Thiêm residents The HCM City People’s Council has approved additional compensation for residents involved in the Thủ Thiêm land dispute.

City takes steps to curb traffic congestion, accidents

HCM City this year plans to open more roads and bridges in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and accidents, according to the city’s Transport Department.

HCM City begins construction of 70 transport projects

The HCM City Department of Transport expects to start construction on 70 transport projects this year.

Schools crowded, hard for students to acquire advanced skills: city official

Two hundred teachers and administrators from senior high-schools, colleges and universities in HCM City have met with Finnish experts to discuss the education model in Việt Nam.

HCM City takes measures to combat floods

HCM City agencies have taken measures to combat floods after heavy rains flooded several areas in the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

City meets with residents to discuss Thủ Thiêm site clearance dispute

As many as 50 residents in HCM City’s District 2 aired their grievances at a meeting held yesterday to discuss land reclamation and site clearance compensation for households that must move to make way for continued construction of the Thủ Thiêm new urban area in the district.

Beat winter blues with the delicious bánh khúc

Hà Nội’s winter is said to be incomplete without savouring bánh khúc or xôi khúc.