Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam (R) and President of the European Council (EC) António Costa. -- To date, Vietnam has had 15 comprehensive strategic partners spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with the most recent being the EU. Ho Chi Minh City-- The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a decision to establish the Planning and Architecture Center under the municipal Department of Planning and Architecture, based on the merger of several units. -- The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has licensed 91 sidewalk locations for electric battery-swapping cabinets on several downtown streets, and is currently announcing eligible sites. Education-- Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City plans to roll out multiple incentives to attract leading scientists and top experts for research and teaching in the coming months.

Source: Tuoitre News January 30, 2026 01:30 UTC