The wedding anniversary of an elderly couple in Ho Chi Minh City was celebrated like a real wedding, complete with a bridal procession, ring exchange, champagne pouring, congratulatory speeches, and a festive banquet.

The People’s Committee of HCM City held a ceremony on December 31 to make debut its Public Administrative Service Centre, marking a significant step forward in advancing administrative reform and building a modern, efficient public administration.

In recent years, Ho Chi Minh City has emerged as a priority stop for major shows, concerts and festivals, drawing strong public interest.

Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested and prosecuted a woman accused of illegally dumping more than 257 tons of solid construction waste, marking a significant environmental crime case in Vietnam’s largest city.

From Hoan Kiem Lake to the Saigon River, people flocked to public spaces to count down the final moments of 2025.

Labour demand next year is forecast to exceed 313,000 positions, including around 136,340 in the former HCM City area, 105,080 in former Binh Duong, and 72,261 in former Ba Ria–Vung Tau.

A dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho street in An Khanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City opened to the public on December 31.

Doctors saved the teenager from a form of dengue-linked pancreatic injury recorded only 70 times worldwide in 43 years.

Long Thanh International Airport is expected to begin commercial operations by mid-2026.

A giant hornbill weighing approximately 3kg unexpectedly flew into the yard of a home in Dat Do commune, Ho Chi Minh City.

Every day, hundreds of people visit the Mariamman Temple in Ho Chi Minh City to offer sacred fire and press their faces against stone in prayer - a gesture of deep reverence and a plea for peace.

In celebration of the New Year 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will offer free rides on all public buses and the Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien metro line on January 1.

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.