Ho Chi Minh City opens door to two-way partnerships with content creators
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is encouraging content creators and digital media companies not only to help promote culture and tourism but also to propose projects and ideas directly to the city, creating a two-way partnership to develop commercially valuable cultural products.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer students free English, AI, STEM classes and school meals
Ho Chi Minh CityStudents at public schools and educational institutions in Ho Chi Minh City are expected to receive free instruction in subjects including English, STEM, artificial intelligence, life skills, arts and sports, as well as free lunch meals.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to turn concerts into tourism products to keep visitors longer
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City aims to turn the appeal of concerts and festivals into tourism products by linking live performances with sightseeing, food, shopping and entertainment to extend visitors' stays and increase their spending.
2 dead, 12 injured as suspected gas explosion collapses 2 houses in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityTwo people died and 12 others were injured after a suspected gas explosion caused two adjoining houses to collapse in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, with one victim suffering burns over 90 percent of his body.
Dutch ambassador impressed by Ho Chi Minh City’s identity, rapid development
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has consistently impressed Dutch Ambassador to Vietnam Remco van Wijngaarden with its distinctive cultural identity and rapid development, heard a meeting on Thursday afternoon between Ho Chi Minh City vice-chairman Nguyen Manh Cuong and the newly-appointed ambassador.
Ordinary people, extraordinary kindness: Free services across Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityAlong Ho Chi Minh City’s streets, it is not uncommon to come across free drinking water, bread cabinets offering loaves at no cost, or repair shops willing to tighten a loose bolt or pump up a flat tire without charging for their labor.
More signs added to Ho Chi Minh City’s largest metro station to help passengers find exits
Ho Chi Minh City 21:40 12/11/2026Yellow directional signs showing street names, nearby landmarks and bus stops have been installed at exits of Ben Thanh Station on Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line No. 1, making it easier for passengers to find their way above ground.
Ho Chi Minh City hospital to put surgical robot into operation
Ho Chi Minh City 19:11 12/11/2026Thu Duc General Hospital in northeastern Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to bring robotic surgery into its operating rooms as part of a major VND1.4 trillion (US$55 million) medical equipment upgrade.
Japanese businesses seek to boost investment, production cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 19:05 12/11/2026Japanese businesses are seeking opportunities to boost investment and strengthen production cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City, while looking to connect with local talent and calling for further support with investment procedures and incentive policies.
Italy's culinary heritage to be celebrated in Vietnam with week-long program
Ho Chi Minh City 16:23 12/11/2026A week-long celebration of Italian cuisine, featuring regional dishes, wine tastings, chef demonstrations, and cultural activities, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City and Lam Dong Province from November 14 to 20, with selected events running until December 15.
Ho Chi Minh City deports 115 Cambodians, prosecutes 6 for allegedly arranging illegal stays
Ho Chi Minh City 14:27 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have deported 115 Cambodian nationals for illegal entry and residence in Vietnam, while prosecuting six Vietnamese and Cambodian nationals for allegedly organizing illegal stays in the country.
Ho Chi Minh City has new chairman
Ho Chi Minh City 13:43 12/11/2026Le Quoc Phong was elected chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on Thursday.
5 more Ho Chi Minh City housing projects cleared for foreign ownership
Ho Chi Minh City 13:04 12/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved five additional commercial housing projects for foreign ownership, bringing the total number of eligible projects in the city to nearly 170.
Vibrant in Every Experience: Ho Chi Minh City refreshes tourism brand around 5 defining values
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 11/11/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is standardizing the identity of its refreshed tourism brand, 'Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant in Every Experience,' around five defining values – Green, Interwoven, Connected, Serene and Radiant – to promote a unified image and showcase the diverse experiences available across the city.
Vietnam Foodexpo 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 17:49 11/11/2026The Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition 2026 (Vietnam Foodexpo 2026) opened on the morning of November 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Exhausted 13-year-old rescued after cycling for 2 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City 16:22 11/11/2026A 13-year-old boy who cycled hundreds of kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta in search of his relatives was found exhausted along the way and given assistance by traffic police in Can Tho City a few days ago.
Belgium seeks to link Europe’s second-largest seaport with Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 11/11/2026Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Pieter Leenknegt has proposed establishing a partnership between Ho Chi Minh City and Antwerp, home to Europe’s second-largest seaport, opening up opportunities for cooperation in port operations, logistics, and technology.
FOMO-driven parents in Ho Chi Minh City rush their first-graders into English certificate race
Ho Chi Minh City 16:36 10/11/2026Seeing fifth- and sixth-graders already holding international English certificates, with some even starting to prepare for the IELTS test, many Vietnamese parents are rushing to enroll their first-graders in test preparation classes for fear that their children will fall behind.
Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation to bring filmmakers, four films to Ho Chi Minh City this month
Ho Chi Minh City 16:14 10/11/2026Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation will return to Ho Chi Minh City for the second year from November 21 to 23, with this year's edition co-organized by Autumn Meeting and Fulbright University Vietnam.
BigBang to bring 20th-anniversary multimedia exhibition to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:08 10/11/2026BigBang has announced plans to bring its COSMOS 20th-anniversary multimedia exhibition to Ho Chi Minh City following two concerts in Hanoi that drew around 90,000 fans last month, although the event dates, venue and ticket prices have yet to be announced.
Ho Chi Minh City considers financial support for workers switching to electric vehicles
Ho Chi Minh City 11:14 10/11/2026Ho Chi Minh City is considering financial assistance for industrial workers and low-income earners to help them meet motorcycle emission inspection requirements and switch to electric vehicles.