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E10 biofuel begins replacing mineral gasoline across Ho Chi Minh City

Many fuel stations in Ho Chi Minh City have started replacing traditional gasoline with E10, marking a major step in Vietnam’s green energy roadmap.

Ho Chi Minh City, EU boast ample room for sustainable development cooperation

The EU's commitments and vision for sustainable development, combined with Ho Chi Minh City’s dynamic, open, creative spirit and strong aspirations for growth, are set to generate successful economic projects with great community payoff.

Politburo reviews new breakthrough framework for Ho Chi Minh City

The Politburo has discussed a new development resolution expected to create stronger momentum for Ho Chi Minh City in the coming decades.

Ho Chi Minh City warns of sharp rise in multiple infectious diseases

Health experts in Ho Chi Minh City are raising concerns as multiple infectious diseases spread simultaneously, including dengue fever and hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

HCMC moves toward ending grade 10 entrance exams

HCMC is considering major changes to grade 10 admissions, including wider use of academic transcripts and a long-term goal of universal upper secondary education.

HCM City eyes to attract high-tech capital with improved digital infrastructure

HCM City is ramping up investment in digital infrastructure, rolling out special incentives and attracting high-tech projects in data centres, semiconductors, AI and biomedicine to build a major technology ecosystem and draw more tech firms.

Ho Chi Minh City ward launches first app for sidewalk use permits

Ho Chi Minh City’s An Dong Ward is becoming the first locality to digitize sidewalk permit applications and fee collection.

Two Vietnamese-origin footballers granted Vietnamese citizenship

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Justice on May 13 presented the State President’s decisions granting Vietnamese citizenship to two Vietnamese-origin footballers who are currently playing for the Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club.

Catholic parishes play key role in preserving urban environment in HCM City

Along the banks of Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe canal, Catholic communities have quietly contributed to preserving the environment and urban landscape.

Ho Chi Minh City receives 33 Vietnamese deported from the US

Ho Chi Minh City Police, in coordination with relevant agencies, have received 33 Vietnamese citizens deported from the United States.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks breakthrough mechanisms in special urban law

Ho Chi Minh City is proposing a new Special Urban Law aimed at creating a stable and flexible institutional framework capable of supporting the city’s long-term development ambitions.

Ho Chi Minh City expands innovation startup space

Ho Chi Minh City is steadily strengthening its position as one of Southeast Asia’s leading innovation and startup hubs.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a “touchpoint” of international tourism

Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of welcoming 11 million international visitors and 50 million domestic tourists in 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City to roll out digital health records for 14 million residents

More than 14 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City will soon have access to electronic health records linked to their personal identification numbers, marking a significant step toward comprehensive and continuous healthcare management.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks new growth model beyond prosperity

In a recent working session with HCM City, General Secretary and President To Lam pointed out with unusual candor that the city is gradually losing its growth advantages and investment appeal, as it is overtaken by other urban centers in the region.

Building cuisine into a key driver of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism

Cuisine is becoming a major draw for tourism as more travellers look for destinations with unique food experiences.

100+ projects to reshape Ho Chi Minh City ahead of 50-year milestone

HCM City is stepping up development of technical and social infrastructure, with more than 100 projects slated for launch and completion as it prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh.

Standardised raw material zones key to unlocking global markets

A growing number of cooperatives in Ho Chi Minh City are proactively developing standardised raw material zones, not only meeting domestic demand but also steadily breaking into demanding international markets.

Ho Chi Minh City pledges double-digit growth in next phase

Leaders emphasize innovation, infrastructure and talent as key to Ho Chi Minh City’s long-term competitiveness.

Why street crime is losing ground in Ho Chi Minh City

Behind the decline of street crime in Ho Chi Minh City lies a fundamental shift in security management thinking - treating every theft and robbery as a serious criminal case and targeting drug-related roots.