A man refuels his motorbike at a petrol station in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City-- One case of meningococcal disease was recorded in Ho Chi Minh City during the week of March 9-15, involving a 21-year-old student residing in Binh Loi Trung Ward, who is currently studying online at the University of Transport Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control. -- The Saigontourist Group Culinary Culture and Delicacies Festival 2026 kicked off at Van Thanh Tourist Area in Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday night, with over 500 specialties from Vietnam’s three regions expected to be served to fest-goers until Sunday. -- Hiep Phuoc Power Company on Thursday evening held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Hiep Phuoc liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant project, located at Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park in the southern metropolis, with a total investment of nearly VND19 trillion (US$720 million). -- Local air carriers plan to either suspend operations or reduce flight frequencies on several air routes from April 1 due to the surge in jet fuel costs and limited supply.

Source: Tuoitre News March 27, 2026 01:34 UTC