A tourist looks at tall coconut trees on Tam Hai Island, Da Nang City, central Vietnam. -- The People’s Committee of Lao Cai Province has approved the conversion of the Bat Xat Nature Reserve into Bat Xat National Park, making it Vietnam’s 36th national park. Ho Chi Minh City-- The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has approved a project to build the Rach Tra tidal sluice gate with a total investment of more than VND1.23 trillion ($46.6 million) and completion due in 2029. -- The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control reported that from March 9 to 15 the city recorded 837 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, up 97.1 percent from the previous four-week average of 424 and exceeding the alert threshold, with two deaths reported. -- Renovations began at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday with a total investment of nearly VND320 billion ($12.14 million).

Source: Tuoitre News March 25, 2026 13:41 UTC