Suspected expired meat in schools: Have been inspected but no errors detected
The information was given by Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh - Vice Chairwoman of Hiep Phuoc commune (HCMC) at a regular press conference on the afternoon of January 29.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh said that on January 28, after receiving feedback on signs of food safety and hygiene violations in providing school meals at An Phuoc Thang SG Trading Co., Ltd. (Sago Food), the People's Committee of Hiep Phuoc commune directed the Department of Culture and Society to preside over and coordinate with functional units to review the feedback content, and at the same time requested the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety to intervene to inspect, verify and conduct inspections on the same day. See more...

Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway section passing through Ho Chi Minh City to be completed soon
On January 29, component project 3 of the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway (section passing through Ho Chi Minh City) is completing the final items to be ready for operation and exploitation.
According to the project investor, currently the construction output on the 19.5 km long road - with the starting point connecting to component project 2 (Dong Nai), the ending point intersecting with National Highway 56 - has reached about 98% progress, most items have been completed.
Along the route, the asphalt road surface, road markings, medians,... are mostly completed. Only the lighting system and signs at some intersections are in the final stages of construction. See more...
National Highway 13 expansion in Ho Chi Minh City is being accelerated on the eve of Tet.
On January 29, the construction site of the National Highway 13 expansion project, the section passing through old Binh Duong, became more bustling and bustling in the section from Vinh Binh Bridge to Ong Bo Bridge, about 5.5 km long.
According to records, this is the slowest site clearance section of the project. To date, the relocation of technical infrastructure has been basically completed. All old power poles along National Highway 13 have been moved deeper inside. Houses and business and production establishments of businesses are also about to complete 100% of the dismantling. Only a few houses are being dismantled for site handover. See more...

The expansion joint on Phu Cuong bridge is damaged and is being repaired.
On January 29, recorded at Phu Cuong bridge (spanning the Saigon River connecting Binh My commune and Thu Dau Mot ward, Ho Chi Minh City), damaged expansion joints are being repaired. The construction unit is repairing expansion joints from Thu Dau Mot ward to Binh My commune.
Damaged expansion joints are replaced, and the peeled connection point is also flattened again. When some expansion joints are repaired, vehicles traveling through become easier and more convenient. See more...
Domestic tourism demand increases sharply before Tet 2026
In the context of increasing Tet travel demand, tourists are preparing early to hunt for better prices, avoid overload during peak season and create meaningful journeys. From choosing suitable destinations, budget management to building memorable activities, careful preparation is gradually shaping how Vietnamese tourists plan for the 2026 Tet holiday.
Domestic tourism demand increases sharply before Tet 2026. According to internal Traveloka data, searches for Hanoi increased 1.8 times compared to December, showing that the Capital is still the top choice of tourists thanks to vibrant cultural activities, traditional festivals and a bustling Tet atmosphere. See more...