VOV.VN - Vietnamese doctors have confirmed a further two patients with Cantú syndrome, a rare condition characterized by excess hair growth, a distinctive facial appearance, heart defects, and several other abnormalities.

As many as 17 collectives and 33 individuals were honoured at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20 for their achievements in overseas Vietnamese (OV) affairs in the city for the 2018-2020 period.

VOV.VN - As many as 100 leading artists from the Hanoi Symphony Orchestra and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) are scheduled to perform on the same stage for the first time during a special concert slated for April 24 - 25 in HCM City.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty inspected preparations for the elections of deputies to the 15th legislature and People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure in Ho Chi Minh City on April 19.

Ho Chi Minh City will host a ceremony on April 20 to honour 33 outstanding collectives and 17 individuals of the Vietnamese community abroad, according to the city’s Committee for Overseas Vietnamese.

VOV.VN - The northern port city of Hai Phong will hold more dialogues with businesses to iron out snags and increase investment promotion efficiency, aiming to attract US$1.5 billion in FDI in the second quarter of this year, according to a municipal official.

To develop research into and the application of artificial intelligence (AI), authorities in HCM City may pilot order placing and public procurement and call for studies from scientists and businesses engaged in the field.

The seventh Japan-Vietnam Festival (JVF) opened at the September 23 Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 17 with a host of activities.

The Vietnam Furniture Matching Week, held by the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA), kicked off in the southern city on April 14.

Ho Chi Minh City treasures and wants to continue receiving support from international partners during its development process, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen has said.