Ho Chi Minh City installed median strips and additional traffic lights at the Dien Bien Phu - Nguyen Binh Khiem intersection to reduce congestion in the central city roundabout area.

Nguyen Chi Thanh and Le Van Luong roads, featuring 6-10 lanes and median strips, are proposed for reversible lane operation due to frequent morning and afternoon rush hour congestion.

The 46 km section of Ho Chi Minh City Beltway 4 in Dong Nai, traversing nine wards and communes, will be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) with eight lanes to enhance connectivity across the Southeast region.

Following the finalization of the toll collection plan, the Long Thanh interchange will open, allowing vehicles from the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway to directly access the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway, eliminating an 18 km detour for drivers.

General Secretary and President To Lam emphasized that in addition to for-sale housing, future efforts should prioritize the development of rental housing, especially apartment models for rent in urban areas.

Many localities report a shortage of officials specialized in environment, minerals, and land, leading some civil servants to take on duties outside their expertise.

Da Nang is transferring and appointing numerous officials across departments, sectors, and localities to consolidate its administrative structure and prepare personnel for key tourism, industrial, and service areas.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes comprehensive decentralization in the draft special urban law, with nearly 300 powers from the central government directly transferred to the city's people's council, people's committee, and chairman.

Nguyen Huy Dung, a dedicated member of the Central Steering Committee for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation development, was appointed vice minister of culture, sports and tourism by the Prime Minister from 21/5.

General Phan Van Giang invited the Russian Ministry of Defense and Russian businesses to participate and showcase products at the third Vietnam International Defense Expo, scheduled for december.

Pension benefits for individuals aged 75 and above, along with social assistance standards for vulnerable groups, are projected to increase from 500,000 to 540,000 dong per month, as proposed by the Ministry of Health.

Hanoi plans nearly 1,200 km of railway, with the urban rail and mass public transit network spanning about 979 km, serving as the main transport axis for the future city.

A baby elephant, while foraging, fell into a 3-meter deep pit and was successfully rescued by authorities.

A villa in Phu Quoc, which occupied over 15,000 m2 of public and defense land for many years, has been forcibly demolished after its owner repeatedly failed to comply with orders.

According to Professor Nguyen Xuan Thang, socialist communes and wards represent modern, green, digital, humane, and happy communities; they are not old-style models of egalitarianism, subsidies, or traditional management.

General Secretary and President To Lam called for the development of the materials industry towards deep processing, mastering technology, avoiding raw resource exports, and not sacrificing the environment for growth.

An appliance warehouse, approximately 300 square meters, located on DS10 street in Xuan Thoi Son commune, caught fire on the afternoon of 21/5, sending black smoke tens of meters into the sky and destroying extensive property.

Parking not close to the right curb could incur fines of 1,6-2 million VND; holding markets on roadways could be fined 4-6 million VND, doubling the government's current regulations.

Driver Phan Minh Duc, who drove a truck against traffic on the Ham Nghi - Vung Ang expressway, claimed he was "not fully awake", leading to a 35 million VND fine and a 10-point deduction from his driver's license.

The remains of 80 fallen soldiers, Vietnamese experts and volunteers who died in Laos, were repatriated for burial at Nghi Loc martyrs' cemetery on 21/5.

A fourth-floor apartment in the Nguyen Cong Tru residential complex caught fire around noon on 21/5, sending black smoke dozens of meters high and prompting residents to flee into the street.