Hanoi is facing mounting pressure from a surge in construction and demolition waste as the city accelerates land clearance for a series of major urban infrastructure and transportation projects.
Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s correspondent in Beijing, Prof. Huang Rihan of Huaqiao University in China’s Fujian province said the Vietnamese leader’s address highlighted three major crises currently facing the world.
Vietnam’s consumer prices rose 4.31 percent in the first five months of 2026, driven by higher housing, energy, transport costs, even as registered foreign investment commitments jumped nearly 35 percent, according to official data.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction partnered with the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City on June 3 to launch the "VNU-HCM Students – Joining Hands for Green Transportation" program, drawing around 800 student participants.
Nguyen Thi Quynh Nhu delivered a standout performance to win the gold medal in the women’s vault at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 in Uzbekistan on May 23, earning Vietnam its first international gymnastics title of the year.
