The National Steering Committee for the 500-Day Campaign, together with the Ministry of National Defence and Hồ Chí Minh City authorities, held a workshop at the former Chí Hòa Chợ Quán Cemetery, now Lê Thị Riêng Park. The workshop followed field surveys, comparisons of wartime photographs, historical maps, and testimonies from witnesses who directly observed events during the 1968 Tet Offensive.
The Enjoy Da Nang 2026 Festival has officially kicked off, bringing a series of cultural, tourism and entertainment events to the city's coastline. The highlight of the opening night was a large-scale live performance staged for the first time on My Khe Beach, with the sea itself becoming part of the stage.
Preserving historic houses is becoming increasingly challenging. Authorities in Dong Hoa Hiep Ancient Village and Sa Dec, Dong Thap Province, have found a way to protect historic houses from decay while also creating economic value through heritage tourism. This approach not only preserves the unique value of historic houses but also creates unique tourism offerings and sustainable livelihoods for the locals.
The campaign to search for, recover and identify the remains of fallen soldiers continues in Quang Tri Province. Many of these soldiers' bodies are still buried across the hills and forests, waiting to return home. Bringing them back has become a shared mission, uniting local communities, veterans and search teams.
From 1 July this year, nearly 94,100 businesses in Ho Chi Minh City have been exempt from seaport infrastructure fees for the next three years under a new policy aimed at supporting trade and easing pressure on organisations. The measure is intended to strengthen long-term economic growth.
Under Hanoi’s 100-year master plan, an urban rail network is identified as strategic infrastructure for connecting new growth poles and transforming the capital into a multi-centred city. By expanding development space and improving accessibility, the metro network is expected to stimulate economic activity, services and real estate development. That transformation is already beginning to reshape Vietnam’s property market.
In Vietnam's Central Highlands, Lien Khuong International Airport — the primary gateway to the popular resort city of Da Lat — has launched its first calibration flight following a four-month closure for major upgrades, with full reopening set for August 19th. The revived airport is expected to provide a crucial economic boost as Lam Dong province targets double-digit growth.