According to the Department of Health in Ho Chi Minh City, hospital emergency cases halved in holidays this year compared to the same period last year.
In order to meet increasing travelling demand of passengers on holidays for National Day (on September 2), the Vietnam Railways planned to increase additional 53 trains on routes connecting Sai Gon and Quang Ngai/ Nha Trang/ Quy Nhon/ Da Nang/ Phan Thiet, Hanoi and Lao Cai/Vinh/ Hai Phong/ Dong Dang/ Dong Hoi from August 29 to September 2.