[VOVWORLD] - Already famous for its pottery villages, Bat Trang commune in Hanoi is now exploring a new agricultural direction. The local Farmers’ Association has launched a pilot high-tech strawberry growing model in the Kim Duc vegetable farming area, aiming to create new opportunities for safe agriculture linked with experiential tourism.

[VOVWORLD] - Nguyen Phuc Nguyen street in Nhieu Loc ward has long been a ceramics trading hub in Ho Chi Minh City. Its recent designation as a specialized ceramics street marks a new step toward bringing local businesses together under a shared identity, strengthening individual shop brands, and raising the profile of the entire area.

[VOVWORLD] - Quang Ninh recorded gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth of 12.54% in the first nine months of this year, the highest rate in the country. In the fourth quarter, its first as a city, Quang Ninh is stepping up efforts to unlock its potential, accelerate growth, and meet its annual targets while laying the groundwork for sustainable development.

[VOVWORLD] - Long Thanh International Airport, new expressways, ring roads, railways, and an expanding network of industrial parks are reshaping Dong Nai’s urban landscape. Once-remote areas are emerging as new growth centers. But key questions remain: Where should urban expansion take place? How should industry, logistics, and services be distributed? And how can infrastructure drive growth without leaving new urban areas short of schools, hospitals, and essential public services?

[VOVWORLD] - Traditional markets remain an integral part of urban life, but preserving their place in a city means adapting to changing times. Facing growing competition from supermarkets, convenience stores, and e-commerce, market vendors are embracing new sales methods, adopting digital technology, and improving product quality and services to attract customers. The challenge is to modernize without losing the distinctive character and personal connections that set traditional markets apart.

[VOVWORLD] - For generations, narrow alleys, old houses, communal houses, pagodas, and community spaces have formed the fabric of Yen My, an ancient village along the Red River in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district. Under an adjusted master plan, parts of the area are designated for transformation to create the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis. A key challenge will be to preserve the village’s traditional culture and way of life.

[VOVWORLD] - Hai Phong City in northern Vietnam is known for heavy industry and seaports. But it also wants to become a “City of Music,” using music and tourism to drive its economic growth.

[VOVWORLD] - This Sunday, September 20, Bac Ninh will become Vietnam’s ninth city, opening up new development space and raising the bar for infrastructure, governance, and growth quality. Building on its strength as an electronics manufacturing hub, Bac Ninh is positioning itself to attract high-tech investment and build an ecosystem for semiconductors, AI, and smart manufacturing.

[VOVWORLD] - On September 1, Quang Ninh officially began operating as a city. Behind this new status is a six-decade journey in which the once-famous mining region evolved into a major growth pole of northern Vietnam. Now Quang Ninh is embarking on a new chapter, with greater ambitions and broader development opportunities.

[VOVWORLD] - There are many ways to experience the beauty of a city. In Hanoi, a group of young people has chosen walking to discover the capital from a personal, more intimate perspective. Moving slowly through streets and narrow alleys, each step reveals stories of the city’s history, culture, architecture, and everyday life.