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Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a medical megacity of Asia

Ho Chi Minh City has set an ambitious goal to become a top healthcare center in Asia by 2045, as outlined in the draft political report of the city's first Party Congress for the 2025–2030 term.

HCMC deploys task forces to tackle 186 high-risk traffic hotspots

Ho Chi Minh City has established task forces to tackle 186 high-risk traffic congestion points, with all units set to be operational by October 15, 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City unveils blueprint for future megacity

The 2050 vision for Ho Chi Minh City includes smart transit, AI innovation, and regional integration through sustainable infrastructure.

HCM City to spend $1.3 million inspecting 186 aging apartment buildings

The HCMC Department of Construction proposes urgent inspections of old residential complexes under the new housing law.

HCM City explores new tourism products to boost post-merger potential

Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a regional tourism hub after merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, with authorities accelerating efforts to develop innovative products and boost sector growth.

Breakthroughs needed for HCM City to realise mega-city ambition

Ho Chi Minh City must deliver decisive breakthroughs in governance, infrastructure, human resources, and sustainable development to become a mega city in Asia, according to experts.

Vietnam warned not to bend over backwards for foreign investors

As Lotte hesitates on a key Ho Chi Minh City project, experts urge caution in offering special treatment to foreign firms.

HCM City launches child counseling, service office

Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children.

HCM City growth tops 7% in nine months, defies forecasts

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s main growth engine, has set an 8.5% expansion target for 2025. To reach that goal, it would need to post quarterly growth of at least 12% in the final three months.

South Korean investor reconsiders exit from prime Ho Chi Minh City site

The Thu Thiem Eco Smart City project is back on the table as Lotte seeks to renegotiate terms with Vietnamese authorities.

HCM City attracts 4.4 billion USD into industrial parks in nine months

Total registered investment, including new and adjusted capital across the three areas of HCM City, Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau (former administrative units), reached 4.4 billion USD.

HCM City River Festival wins double international gold at IBA 2025

The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 has brought pride to the southern metropolis after being honoured with two Gold Awards at the 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) 2025.

Rotating savings scheme collapses in HCMC, victims demand justice

With over 50 formal complaints filed, police are scrambling to document damages in one of the city’s largest suspected 'hụi' frauds.

Bridge underpasses in HCM City may become public parking and sports zones

To tackle land scarcity, the city plans to convert bridge underpasses into organized public zones for vehicles and recreation.

Suspected $8 million ponzi scheme triggers chaos in Ho Chi Minh City

Hundreds in Ho Chi Minh City confront a woman accused of running a fraudulent savings scheme worth over USD 8 million.

HCM City: Over 17,000 women receive cash aid for having two children before 35

More than 17,000 women in Ho Chi Minh City who have two children before turning 35 have received cash aid of either 3 million VND (113 USD) or 5 million VND.

HCM City revises urban rail investment priorities to 2035

Ho Chi Minh City is reviewing and proposing adjustments to its urban railway projects to better align with the city’s development needs following its recent administrative merger.

Ho Chi Minh City, UK eye deer ties in trade, green growth

Trade between HCM City and the UK topped 390 million USD in the first half of 2025. The UK is now the city’s 11th largest foreign investor with a total capital exceeding 1.1 billion USD.

HCM City seeks solutions to return to bicycle-friendly era

Creating favourable conditions will motivate residents to use bicycles instead of personal motor vehicles, helping to change travel habits in the city.

Ho Chi Minh City invests in first dedicated bike corridor

Ho Chi Minh City will build a nearly 6 km dedicated bike lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard starting October 2025.