National
North-South Expressway East expanded from Huu Nghi Border Gate to Dat Mui
The Ministry of Construction has revised the national road network master plan, adding two expressway sections to complete the North-South Expressway East from the Huu Nghi Border Gate to Dat Mui in Ca Mau.
Top leader requests building of stronger maritime industry
Top leader calls for better care for invalids, revolutionary contributors
Drivers call for unified lane configuration along National Highway 51
Da Nang holds funeral, burial for fallen soldiers recovered from Da Sap Cave
International
People-to-people friendship forms key foundation of Vietnam–US ties: diplomat
The strongest foundation of relations between Vietnam and the US has always been the friendship between the two countries' people, Melissa A. Brown, US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, said on July 15.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to deepen practical cooperation with French partners
Mortal remains of Indian victims in Phu Quoc speedboat accident repatriated
Vietnam, Japan enhance defence cooperation
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives new US ambassador
Business
Vietnam, Cambodia push for cross-border transport at Tan Nam–Meun Chey
Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to propose implementing international cross-border road transport via the Tan Nam–Meun Chey international border gate pair to boost bilateral trade and improve regional connectivity.
More international corporations ramp up sourcing from Vietnam
HCMC proposes stronger incentives to accelerate social housing development
Surging freight rates drive up logistics costs for Vietnamese exporters
Ho Chi Minh City waives seaport infrastructure fees
Education
HCMC parents give high marks to public education, facilities remain key concern
A 2026 survey of more than 537,000 parents and 163,000 high school students found strong satisfaction with Ho Chi Minh City's public education services, although school facilities remained the weakest-rated area across all education grades.
Ministry requires AI and digital skills in university programs
HCMC universities train international-caliber talent
Vietnam wins four gold, one silver medals at International Physics Olympiad
Stronger State-university-business ties drive new growth
Sports
VFF, Criminal Police step up cooperation to combat match-fixing in football
The Vietnam Football Federation and the Criminal Police Department have agreed to intensify cooperation to safeguard football integrity by tackling match-fixing, illegal betting and other football-related offenses ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.
