HCM City will break ground on and inaugurate 16 major projects to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2026), contributing to local economic growth and improving living conditions.

A South Korean tourist rescued from a river in Ho Chi Minh City has written a heartfelt letter thanking police for saving his life and helping him through a period of severe distress.

From Friday prayers to evening Quran lessons, a mosque in central Ho Chi Minh City offers a window into the faith, culture and community life of Cham Muslims.

More than a month after scores of diamond retailers in Ho Chi Minh City shut their doors amid a liquidity crisis, many remain closed. A handful have reopened, but customers are scarce and trading remains subdued.

With its large business base, HCM City has significant demand for emission allowances and carbon credits, while further improvements are needed in regulatory mechanisms, data systems and verification capacity to facilitate business participation.

HCMC wants a 1,200km urban rail network by 2050, but experts warn the ambition needs a credible funding roadmap to avoid straining the megacity’s finances.

HCMC police said on August 17 they had dismantled a large-scale kidney trafficking network that charged up to VND1.5 billion ($57,000) per transplant. Investigators have opened three criminal cases and prosecuted 11 suspects.

HCMC has collected 9,854 biological samples from fallen soldiers’ remains as DNA testing efforts accelerate, while 358 sets of remains have been recovered from Le Thi Rieng Park.

Childhood obesity is reaching worrying levels in Ho Chi Minh City, exposing children to health problems that can begin early and follow them into adulthood.

The People’s Court of HCMC today opened the first-instance trial of 227 defendants in a drug trafficking case expanded from the March 2023 case involving 4 flight attendants who were unwittingly used to transport drugs through Tan Son Nhat Airport.

A Taoist master raises his ritual staff and, one by one, breaks five miniature structures representing the five directions of hell - a centuries-old act of spiritual liberation preserved by Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinese community.

The heritage passport has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new approach to exploring museums, artefacts, and stories of history and culture.

HCM City authorities have tasked the Department of Home Affairs with reviewing commune-level administrative units that do not fully meet required standards or have revealed shortcomings since the two-tier local government model began operating.

Bus ridership in Ho Chi Minh City has surged since free fares were introduced on 134 routes more than a month ago, encouraging more residents to turn to public transport.

Eight mass graves containing the remains of war martyrs have been uncovered at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, as search teams continue efforts to recover and identify remains of fallen soldiers.

Three illuminated kites flying about 400 meters above the ground were mistaken for drones near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, prompting a temporary halt to takeoffs and landings and affecting 21 flights.

HCM City Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc has called for a detailed assessment of why more than 38,800 businesses left the market in the first seven months of 2026, significantly exceeding the number of newly established companies.

In its initial phase, the office will focus on providing psychological support for children and families facing difficulties, while gradually expanding its network of experts and support services.

Property developers feature prominently on a new HCMC tax authority list of more than 7,000 taxpayers with outstanding liabilities totaling nearly $220 million.

Nearly 2 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City had received free health check-ups under the city’s universal health examination programme as of August 10.