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Woman climbs power pole, walks on wire, falls to her death

Authorities rushed to cut power as a woman climbed a 10-meter pole and walked on live wires before falling.

Ho Chi Minh City backs AEON’s billion-dollar retail plan

AEON plans to invest heavily in Ho Chi Minh City with three new shopping centers, boosting local retail space and creating up to 1,500 new jobs.

HCM City launches 2025 summer tourism stimulus campaign

HCM City’s Department of Tourism officially launched its 2025 summer tourism stimulus programme on July 1, unveiling a series of cultural and culinary experiences aimed at reinforcing the city’s image as a vibrant, welcoming and diverse destination.

HCM City accelerates inter-regional metro planning, eyes modern megacity status

HCM City is stepping up efforts to develop a nearly 1,000km-long inter-regional metro network following its coming merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces.

HCM City accelerates underground cabling to modernise landscape

As Vietnam’s leading economic and cultural hub, Ho Chi Minh City continues to transform itself into a modern, smart metropolis.

HCM City metro line 1 to launch smart card system from July 1

This move aims to improve service quality, diversify ticket purchasing options, and modernise the city’s public transportation system.

Post-merger Ho Chi Minh City sets global livability ambitions

With its 2040 master plan, HCMC aims to be among the world’s top 100 most livable cities.

HCM City industrial parks set 20 billion USD investment target for 2025–2030

Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing zones, industrial parks have set an ambitious goal of attracting over 20 billion USD in investment during the 2025–2030 period, following the planned merger of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong provinces.

Southern Vietnam's only cyclotron offline, disrupting cancer scans

PET/CT machines sit unused as key radiotracer supply halts during facility upgrade.

HCM City businesses fear inspections, audits: HUBA report

Businesses in HCM City often shy away from inspections and audits as these processes focus on pinpointing errors rather than offering guidance or support, according to the “May 2025 Business Situation Report” by the HCM City Business Association.

General Secretary: HCMC must lead with global vision after historic merger

Following the merger, the city's leadership mindset must align with global standards to realize its vision as a Southeast Asian megacity.

Saigon Hi-Tech Park targets 50% renewable energy in push for net zero

Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.

Ho Chi Minh City creates Con Dao special district, new Saigon ward

The new Saigon Ward in Ho Chi Minh City has been established from the entirety of Ben Nghe Ward and parts of Da Kao and Nguyen Thai Binh Wards, while Con Dao District has officially been designated as the Con Dao Special District.

HCM City draws over 2.86 bln USD in IZ investment during 2020–2025

Fifteen hi-tech projects (6% of the new projects) have combined investment of 859.87 million USD, or 44.17% of the total newly registered capital.

Master plan adjustments set to drive HCM City's stature

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has freshly signed a decision approving a project on adjustments to the Ho Chi Minh City Master Plan until 2040, with a vision to 2060.

HCM City promotes people-to-people connections via culture-arts activities

The event served as a vibrant display of solidarity, promoting peace, cooperation, and development through cultural dialogue, and reaffirmed HCM City's role as a dynamic hub for cultural diplomacy and international friendship.

Rainbow-colored sun halo appears in HCM City skies

A vibrant, multicolored ring encircling the sun stunned people in downtown Saigon, with many stopping to admire and photograph the phenomenon.

HCM City to spotlight heritage with $2M lighting upgrade

The city will illuminate iconic structures like Ben Thanh Market and Mong Bridge to highlight cultural heritage and attract tourism.

Private sector to contribute over USD 2 billion to HCM City Ring Road 4

Officials push for flexible investment rules to advance major road network project.

Nearly 70 tons of illegal animal meat seized in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City’s economic police division has uncovered nearly 70 tons of animal organs and meat with unclear origin, following inspections of two businesses and one individual suspected of violating food safety regulations.