Ho Chi Minh City's authorities are planning to complete or start key transport infrastructure projects this year in an aim to reduce traffic congestion and develop connections between the city and neighbouring provinces.

A patrol team of An Suong traffic police of Ho Chi Minh City uncovered the illegal transportation of 895 cakes of heroin (equivalent to around 315 kg) on the night of March 27.

People living in HCM City are suffering from photochemical smog, a kind of air pollution that’s harmful to human health.