Series of high schools in Ho Chi Minh City forecast to have benchmark scores from 20 points or higher
The average grade 10 exam scores in 2026 are forecast to be positive, leading to the possibility of a slight increase in benchmark scores in many high schools.
After candidates complete the 10th grade entrance exam for the 2026-2027 school year, the benchmark scores for public high schools are becoming an issue of particular concern to parents and students.
According to the assessment of many teachers, this year's exam questions are not too difficult, the differentiation is concentrated in the application question group. In which, Literature is assessed as close, English is just right, and Math is classified but does not appear many tricky questions. With the exam level like this, the score distribution is forecast to be more optimistic than last year.
Many enrollment experts believe that this year's benchmark scores may increase from 0.25-2 points in some schools with high competition rates or many students registering aspirations.
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Water hyacinth surrounds the beach of Ho Tram commune tourist area in Ho Chi Minh City
For the first time, the beach of the high-quality tourist capital Ho Tram was surrounded by water hyacinth and ocean waste.
On June 5, the beach area of Ho Tram commune (HCMC) was suddenly surrounded by a large amount of water hyacinth and garbage. In many places, a large amount of water hyacinth forms a "green line" close to the water's edge along the beach. At the same time, a large amount of water hyacinth and garbage are still floating on the water surface preparing to drift ashore.
Recorded on a beach section of about 8 km, from the coastal area of Loc An to the public beach area of Ho Tram, most are covered with water hyacinth. In which, the area near the Ho Tram sea viewing bridge has the largest amount of water hyacinth both on the sandy beach and the sea surface.
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Hanoi land plot prices sharply decrease, price reduction of up to billions of VND/plot
Land plot prices in many areas of Hanoi are cooling down, many lots have decreased from several hundred million VND to more than 1 billion VND compared to the peak price.
Price history data on Batdongsan. com. vn shows that land plot prices in many areas have generally decreased by 2-5% compared to the peak price point. Even, some areas recorded a 10-20% adjustment in a short time.
In Viet Hung ward, Hanoi (former Thuong Thanh ward area), the common land plot price is currently about 201 million VND/m2, about 2% lower than the peak of 205 million VND/m2 recorded in March 2026. However, the price level in this area is still about 26.4% higher than the same period last year.
Some suburban areas recorded a stronger decrease after a prolonged period of hot increase.
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