Eastern region (including Chu ward and communes of Son Dong, Tay Yen Tu, Luc Ngan, Tan Son, Van Son, Luc Nam and surrounding areas) will be cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, intermittent sunny in the daytime. The Southeast wind is at level 2. Temperatures will range between 26°C and 32°C, with an average humidity of 86%.

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Western region (including communes of Hiep Hoa, Hop Thinh, Tan Yen, Yen The, Xuan Luong, Bo Ha, Lang Giang; wards of Van Ha, Viet Yen and surrounding areas): Cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, intermittent sunny in the daytime. The Southeast wind is at level 2. Temperatures will range between 26°C and 33°C, with an average humidity of 84%.

Bac Giang ward, Kinh Bac ward and Southwestern region (including wards of Bac Giang, Kinh Bac, Da Mai, Yen Dung, Que Vo, Tu Son, Thuan Thanh; communes of Phat Tich, Yen Phong, Gia Binh, Luong Tai and surrounding areas): Cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, intermittent sunny in the daytime. The Southeast wind is at level 2. Temperatures will range between 27°C and 33°C, with an average humidity of 85%.

During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

Nearly 400 km of expressways opened to traffic in H1

Chief of the ministry's Office Lam Van Hoang said at a conference on July 7 that 219 km of national highways were built and another 212 km were upgraded in the first six months.

Digitalisation opens new markets for Vietnamese farm produce

Vietnam currently has around 3.4 million exemplary farming households. However, becoming an entrepreneur requires more than production expertise. Farmers also need modern management skills, market analysis capabilities, financial management knowledge and digital competencies.

Vietnam's textile, garment exports rise 1.7% in first half of 2026

The association said exports of fibres, fabrics, accessories and nonwoven materials recorded solid growth of between 5.6% and 10.6% during the period. However, garment exports slipped 0.4% as consumer demand in key markets remained weak.

Vietnam seeks stronger domestic manufacturing to sustain export growth

Key export categories, including electronics, computers, machinery, garments, wooden furniture, and farm produce, all posted vigorous gains, underscoring that Vietnamese firms are seizing reviving orders across major destinations.

Ho Chi Minh City: Free bus fares boost ridership by over 30%

A local official described the increase in bus ridership as an encouraging sign for the city's public transport system, but stressed that a comprehensive solution to traffic congestion will require a high-capacity public transport network, with the metro system playing a central role.