Governors of Phnom Penh and Vientiane on May 7 spoke highly of Ho Chi Minh City’s initiative to organize an online discussion between leaders of the three major cities of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to share experience in the COVID-19 fight.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has offered both Vientiane and Phnom Penh a sum of US$50,000 each as part of efforts to support the capitals of Laos and Cambodia to overcome the negative impact caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

HCM City is to become a smart urban area, maintain its role as the country’s economic engine, and realise its goal of becoming an economic and financial hub in Asia, experts have said.

The HCM City People Committee has added 35 old villas in the city to the list of ancient villas that need to be preserved.

Construction for the first ground floor (B1) at Ba Son station, part of Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No.1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien), was completed one month earlier than the set deadline.

VOV.VN - Police in the northern province of Vinh Phuc have successfully apprehended 52 Chinese citizens who entered the nation illegally, according to information released by local authorities.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Health has revealed details regarding the latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) case to hit the capital, with the individual being an Indian expert who is currently residing in the Park 10 building of Vinhomes Times City in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi.

The capital city of Hanoi has decided to temporarily shut down relic and religious sites, sidewalk eateries and beverage outlets from 5pm on May 3, in an effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

The consumer price index (CPI) in Ho Chi Minh City inched up 0.001% in April against March, according to the city’s Statistics Office.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan lauded UNICEF’s efforts in programmes to promote child care and protection in Vietnam.