HCMC will add new river tourism products under a US$38 million investment plan by LuxGroup, which aims to develop a fleet of boutique cruise vessels serving river and coastal routes in southern Vietnam.
A new heatwave has struck central Vietnam, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri Province, on June 18.
Ho Chi Minh City is considering waiving bus fares for all residents from July 1 through the end of 2026, a move expected to cost an additional VND665 billion and aimed at boosting public transport use in the city.
Vietnam may face more heatwaves, drought and extreme weather as El Nino, formed in June 2026, is expected to strengthen through late 2026 and last into early 2027.
HCMC is accelerating the completion of its nearly VND10 trillion tidal flood control project by 2026 while developing a new flood control and wastewater treatment plan for 2026-2060 aimed at strengthening urban water management and climate resilience.
Vietnam posted an agro-forestry-fishery trade surplus of more than US$7 billion in the first five months of 2026.
Tourists can now book train tickets directly on the national tourism application "Du lich Viet Nam - VietnamTravel."
Vietnamese airlines are adding new routes and increasing capacity.
HCMC aims to develop Con Dao into a national and international marine biodiversity conservation center while protecting its Ramsar ecosystem.
Phuoc An Bridge, a key transport project linking TPHCM and Dong Nai across the Thi Vai River, is scheduled for span closure starting at the end of June, with the main spans expected to be connected one month later.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
