After the expired meat in schools, parents are cautious with semi-boarding meals
In recent days, the fact that a food supplier suspected of using expired meat put into a school kitchen has caused many parents to worry.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa - a parent of a student at Nguyen Van Huong Elementary School (Phu Thuan ward) - said that before, she was completely assured to let her child eat semi-boarding meals. However, after reading information on social networks and newspapers, she began to worry.
No one wants their children to eat unsafe food. Hearing the news makes me shudder, these days I've been worried about whether my child's meal is safe," Ms. Hoa said. See more...
Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Police tighten control of alcohol concentration and transportation during Tet 2026
The Traffic Police Department of Ho Chi Minh City Police said that in order to ensure traffic order and safety (TTATGT), serving people to travel safely and smoothly during, before, during and after the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, the unit has strengthened the synchronous implementation of many solutions, focusing on tightening transport business activities and strictly handling violations of TTATGT related to passenger and cargo transport vehicles in the area.
According to the Traffic Police Department, the handling of violations is carried out drastically, strictly, in accordance with procedures, in accordance with legal regulations, without "forbidden zones", without "exceptions", in order to prevent the situation of "illegal bus stations, illegal vehicles", carrying oversized and overloaded goods, and extending the truck beds - acts that cause public outrage and potentially pose a risk of traffic unsafety. See more...
Ho Chi Minh City strongly handles fake and floating goods during Tet
Near the Lunar New Year, people's shopping and consumption demand increases sharply, leading to the risk of counterfeit goods, fake goods, and goods of unknown origin mixing into the market.
Recently, Market Management Team No. 9 (QLTT) in coordination with Linh Xuan Ward People's Committee conducted a surprise inspection of two business establishments in the area. Through initial inspection, functional forces discovered and seized a total of 4,400 pairs of men's underwear of various types, bearing foreign logos and brands but without invoices, documents, and unclear origin. See more...
Lunar New Year tourism accelerates, customers spend heavily on experiential tours
The 2026 Lunar New Year holiday is creating momentum for tourism. Many tourists prioritize choosing high-quality tours, focusing on cultural experiences.
Mr. Pham Anh Vu - Deputy General Director of Viet Tourism Company said that Lunar New Year will be a boost, creating positive growth momentum for the entire industry in 2026. Tourists are currently willing to spend more for a 9-day long holiday, helping Tet revenue to exceed the set target.
Travel trends have also changed significantly, from choosing economical tours to products focusing on service quality and experience. This trend is forecast to continue to spread to other holidays during the year. See more...
Investigating the case of a woman falling and dying while singing at a year-end party
On February 1st, Ho Chi Minh City Police are investigating and clarifying the cause of the woman who fell and died while singing on stage at the year-end party.
The victim's identity was identified as Ms. D.T.T.V (55 years old, residing in Ho Chi Minh City). Ms. D.T.T.V works as a worker at a company in Ho Chi Minh City.
Initial information, on the evening of January 31, Ms. D.T.T.V attended a year-end party of the company held at a restaurant on Ly Thuong Kiet street, Di An ward, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Di An city, Binh Duong province). See more...
