Vietnam’s Vu Khanh Linh, 30, from Ho Chi Minh City, crosses the finish line to win the women’s 42 km marathon race at Da Nang International Marathon in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, March 22, 2026. Ho Chi Minh City-- Ho Chi Minh City will expand its priority cycling lanes along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard by 2.5 km toward the Saigon River and a further 2 km to connect with Rach Chiec metro station, with work expected in the second quarter of 2026, Doan Van Tan, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Traffic Management Center, said. -- Repairs to a road subsidence incident along the Tau Hu canal in Chanh Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City earlier this year are estimated to cost about VND100 billion (US$3.8 million), the municipal Department of Construction said. -- The 2026 World Cup Pickleball is scheduled to take place in Da Nang in late August and is expected to be one of the largest athlete-participation tournaments ever held in Vietnam. -- “Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English ‌season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final,” Reuters reported.

Source: Tuoitre News March 23, 2026 13:18 UTC