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HCMC to add new tourism products
Multimedia June 19, 2026HCMC 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.
Heatwave hits central Vietnam
Multimedia June 19, 2026A new heatwave has struck central Vietnam, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri Province, on June 18.
HCMC plans free bus rides for all residents from July 1
Multimedia June 19, 2026Ho 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.
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HCMC to add new tourism products
Multimedia June 19, 2026HCMC 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.
Heatwave hits central Vietnam
Multimedia June 19, 2026A new heatwave has struck central Vietnam, with temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius in Dong Ha City, Quang Tri Province, on June 18.
HCMC plans free bus rides for all residents from July 1
Multimedia June 19, 2026Ho 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.
