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First-ever lung transplant in southern Vietnam amid 72-hour surgical marathon

Doctors at Cho Ray Hospital complete two organ donation drives in 72 hours, marking a historic lung transplant and saving 12 lives across Vietnam.

Suspected food poisoning in HCMC rises to 235 after eating banh mi

Hospitals across the city report rising numbers of patients with food poisoning symptoms as health officials launch a full investigation.

CMC outlines AI and innovation roadmap to HCMC Party Committee delegation

CMC secures political support for AI-first strategy and digital economy initiatives as HCM Ciy’s party leaders tour key tech sites.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes regional wood hub status with green push

Ho Chi Minh City is poised to become a Southeast Asian powerhouse in wood and furniture production and exports, provided that companies ramp up green practices, branding and innovation, industry insiders said.

Over 500 fishing vessels in HCM City affected by VNPT tracking system outage

500 fishing vessels in HCM City have been affected after VNPT temporarily suspended the transmission and synchronisation of vessel monitoring system data from its network to the Directorate of Fisheries’ data centre on Nov. 7

HCM City unveils $370 mln canal dredging plan to tackle worsening floods

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a 9.2 trillion VND (370 million USD) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal, one of the city’s seven key drainage arteries, as flooding and pollution intensify across southern areas.

HCM City vows support for universities as leaders meet academics

Secretary Tran Luu Quang affirmed that the city is poised for change - particularly in its approach to tackling complex issues. Ho Chi Minh City’s leadership expressed a strong desire to listen more to experts and scientists.

Food poisoning linked to banh mi in HCMC rises to 171 cases

Multiple hospitals are treating patients, including a pregnant woman and severe Salmonella infections, after consuming banh mi from two vendors.

HCM City cultural festival brings Vietnamese flair to Nagoya

The Vietnam - HCMC Festival in Japan showcases music, cuisine, and tradition in a two-day cultural celebration.

HCM City welcomes over 6.58 million international visitors in 10 months

Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than 6.58 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2025, reaching 65.9% of the year’s target, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Living monument proposed to honor HCMC’s COVID-19 unity

A young engineer has presented a bold idea in response to Ho Chi Minh City’s call for public input on a symbolic project titled “A monument to the collective unity of HCMC residents in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Ho Chi Minh City moves closer to launching IFC in 2025

After years of preparation in planning and strategy, the development of an international financial centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City has entered a substantive implementation phase.

Ho Chi Minh City needs legal freedom to innovate, not just policy fixes

Experts say Resolution 98 amendments must give HCMC true autonomy to lead reform.

HCM City seeks public input for pandemic unity monument

A symbolic structure honoring COVID-19 solidarity is planned for 01 Ly Thai To, with feedback welcomed citywide.

Bui Vien becomes a spooky wonderland for Halloween revelers

Thousands transformed the iconic Ho Chi Minh City street into a lively Halloween celebration with spooky costumes and vibrant festivities.

HCM City joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network in film category

Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam’s first - and Southeast Asia’s only - representative in this category.

HCM City eyes to attract high-quality FDI

HCM City holds advantages in attracting the business community and foreign investors; however, it needs to continue administrative reforms and improve policy implementation to mobilise high-quality and sustainable capital for its development goals.

Ho Chi Minh City acts swiftly as air pollution worsens into year-end

On October 29, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued an urgent directive mandating enhanced efforts to prevent and address increasing air pollution during the final months of 2025.

Can Gio metro line proposed to start from Ben Thanh, linking with line No.1

Under the adjusted plan, the section from Ben Thanh to Tan Thuan will be built underground to reduce land clearance and compensation costs, while the stretch from Tan Thuan to Can Gio will remain elevated as previously designed.

CMC unveils AI City plan and $250M data center at SHTP tech summit

At the 7th Annual International Conference themed “Strategic technologies driving sustainable industrial development”, the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) and CMC Technology Group joined forces to spotlight breakthrough AI transformation solutions.