As traditional growth engines show signs of reaching their limits, HCM City is recalibrating its long-term development strategy in search of new drivers capable of sustaining momentum.

Together with metro expansion, HCM City will continue to enlarge its electric and green bus network, targeting a public transport share of 15–20% of travel demand.

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly.

After more than two months of construction, Ho Chi Minh City’s first dedicated bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard is nearly complete, signaling a greener, safer shift in urban mobility.

Can Gio international transshipment port will focus on global container transit, while Cai Mep – Thi Vai serves as Vietnam’s main gateway port - a strategic division to boost national competitiveness.

As of December 31, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to continue leading the nation in valid FDI capital and project numbers, with total registered capital standing at 141.9 billion USD across 20,310 projects.

A criminal ring in Ho Chi Minh City has been exposed for illegally producing and selling counterfeit liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) using fake labels and unauthorized refilling operations.

The city plans to help thousands of migrant workers reunite with families during the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has submitted to the municipal People’s Council for approval of investment guidelines for the Can Gio and Phu My 2 bridge projects - two strategic transport works set to enhance regional connectivity.

From Hanoi’s St. Joseph’s Cathedral to Saigon’s Notre Dame, thousands of people filled the streets on Christmas Eve, embracing the festive glow and joyful spirit of the season.

A facelift for Le Loi Street revives colonial architecture and urban charm in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

After one year of operation, as of December 15, the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line had operated 78,194 train services and carried approximately 18.95 million passengers, surpassing the annual target by 14.21%.

The Ring Road 4 project in Ho Chi Minh City, with a total estimated investment of over 120.4 trillion VND (approximately USD 5 billion), is slated to begin construction between June and September 2026 and reach completion two years later.

Urban experts and lawmakers share their visions for a future-ready Ho Chi Minh City driven by modern infrastructure and reform.

With the green transformation deepening, Ho Chi Minh City businesses can now access subsidized loans of up to $8 million per project through the HFIC to accelerate their sustainability goals.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a key extension to Metro Line 2, lengthening the route and officially integrating Ben Thanh station for better network cohesion.

The government defines specific locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to host Vietnam’s two premier financial hubs.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to have 199,400 social housing units by 2028, two years ahead of the target set by the Government, according to information released at a conference held on December 18.

Facing mounting pollution pressures as it races towards megacity status, HCM City plans a sweeping expansion of its environmental monitoring network next year.