[VOVWORLD] - Against the bustle of modern life in the central area of Ca Mau province, small, decades-old shops continue to evoke a bygone era. These are places where older generations revisit childhood memories, younger visitors discover the past, and those living far from home reconnect with the familiar tastes of their roots.

[VOVWORLD] - Starting next month, Ho Chi Minh City residents can travel free on buses citywide. The policy, introduced by the municipal government, aims to cut commuting costs while easing congestion and reducing environmental pollution.

[VOVWORLD] - With the advantages of population size, tourism appeal, urban vibrancy, and rising demand for entertainment by both residents and visitors, Ho Chi Minh City has a strong potential to develop a “night-time economy.” By building coordination mechanisms, and planning, management, and development strategies, the city is striving to turn that sector into a competitive advantage that supports rapid, sustainable growth.

[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi on Wednesday launched 10 electric bus routes in a bid to develop green public transport, improve services, and ease air pollution in urban areas.

(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out a Geographic Information System (GIS) application to manage house numbering and signage citywide. Each address is now directly linked to a specific land parcel and structure on a digital map, helping to eliminate errors, duplication, and overlap when issuing new addresses.

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi is piloting an air quality forecasting and early warning system called HanoiAir. The AI-integrated app forecasts PM2.5 concentration levels up to 9 days in advance and is expected to become a crucial tool for air pollution alerts, helping citizens protect their health.

(VOVWORLD) - Sa Pa, a popular town in Lao Cai province, is undergoing a sweeping transformation as it strives to become an international-level “Heritage City”. At the heart of this vision is the newly launched cultural space “Sa Pa – Quintessence Convergence”, designed as a “living museum” where traditional heritage is preserved and used to provide a sustainable livelihood for local communities.

(VOVWORLD) - In its pursuit of becoming a centrally run heritage city, Hue is facing an urgent need to restructure its urban space and remove long-standing planning bottlenecks. The goal is to open up new development space while preserving and promoting the unique cultural values of the former imperial capital.

(VOVWORLD) - In the first days of the new year, the roar of construction machinery can be heard in new residential areas in Lien Chieu and Cam Le wards. High-rise buildings marked as “social housing” are steadily taking shape, a testament to Da Nang city’s commitment to inclusive urban development.

(VOVWORLD) - A lively festival spirit is sweeping across Vietnam in the first days of spring. From ancient rituals to modern urban celebrations, each locality offers its own take on entertaining people of all ages, while keeping Lunar New Year traditions alive.