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By 3 p.m., nearly 78 percent of voters in Ho Chi Minh City cast their ballots for 16th National Assembly and People’s Council deputies, with dozens of localities reporting turnout above 90 percent, signaling a smooth and robust election process.

Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) and scholars in Canada have expressed keen interest in the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 tenure.

As households and small traders grapple with higher expenses, authorities and retailers are rolling out market stabilization measures and large-scale promotions to ease consumer pressure and sustain demand.

With only two universities serving a population of more than 1.3 million, thousands of students from the former Ba Ria – Vung Tau area must travel over 100 kilometers each year to pursue their studies in the city center or other provinces.

The HCMC International Women’s Cycling Tournament – Biwase Cup 2026 officially got underway on March 9, immediately after the conclusion of the Biwase Tour of Vietnam 2026.