Many localities in southern Vietnam are forecast to experience rain and thunderstorms late in the afternoon and evening on March 12, 2026. Ho Chi Minh City-- Investigators and police officers in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a major ring trafficking synthetic drugs from Cambodia to Tay Ninh Province for distribution across Tay Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City, Tra Vinh, and Dak Lak, arresting 30 traffickers and seizing over 17 kilograms of narcotics. -- Sixteen bus routes in the southern metropolis started to stop issuing paper tickets and switch to electronic tickets for passengers from March. -- Ho Chi Minh City authorities have ordered stricter management and inspections of service establishments vulnerable to prostitution-related activities such as hotels, karaoke parlors, spas, and rental apartments to promptly detect and handle violations. -- Ho Chi Minh City will develop a mobile app to provide residents with information about environmental quality, while stepping up inspections and taking stricter action against environmental violations.

Source: Tuoitre News March 12, 2026 13:26 UTC