As cities gain greater authority and resources to accelerate development, welfare policies must ensure that vulnerable groups, migrant workers, and long-term residents share in the benefits and are protected from the social costs of urban renewal.
Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong held talks with Roman Roun, Chairman of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM) in Hanoi on August 18.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities are reviewing procedures for three nearshore wind power projects in the Xuyen Moc-Binh Chau-Ho Tram area, with a combined capacity of 250MW.
With a US$7.8 million budget, Ho Chi Minh City will guarantee free textbooks for disadvantaged students and extend textbook loans to every student in need in the 2026-2027 school year, ensuring no child is left without essential learning materials.
Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice as Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 19 night, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory and a place in the final against Thailand.
