The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) said it has printed and distributed millions of textbooks, and that disruptions in the ordering process have led to parents queuing to buy books in some localities.

Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 81st National Day anniversary.

Ho Chi Minh City is bringing culture closer to everyday life by transforming public spaces, heritage and the arts into engines of creativity, community engagement and sustainable development.

Three students who achieved perfect 30/30 scores in Vietnam’s 2026 high school graduation exam have chosen medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.

Experts say the goal of developing 1,200km of urban rail by 2050 is highly ambitious, and the master plan needs to clarify its ability to mobilize funding and set out a feasible roadmap to avoid putting pressure on the city’s financial structure.

Founded in 1927 as Collège Petrus Ky, one of HCMC’s most storied schools has survived nearly a century of change to become a leading center for gifted education in southern Vietnam.

Thousands of people visited Phuoc Tuong Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City for Vu Lan, a season of gratitude marked by prayer, family remembrance and acts of kindness.

Ho Chi Minh City police have launched criminal proceedings and detained Than Van Tan over allegations that he flew kites in a restricted airspace, disrupting 16 flights to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Ho Chi Minh City on August 29 inaugurated and broke ground on 11 major projects worth more than $6.9 billion in total investment to mark Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

In Ho Chi Minh City’s historic Chinatown, an age-old ritual for wandering spirits remains a powerful expression of belief, generosity and hopes for peace and prosperity.

HCMC has proposed a monthly salary of up to $32,000 for the CEO of its international financial center, while the chief operating officer could receive up to $15,200 a month.

HCM City plans to launch a low-emission zone in July 2027, using more than 300 cameras to identify and penalize vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards.

Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant street food is gaining global recognition while emerging as a distinctive tourism product, generating revenue and giving fresh momentum to the city’s night-time economy.

HCM City will welcome more than 2.62 million students in 2026-2027, up over 96,000, as its education system grapples with shortages while shifting away from exam-driven teaching.

The search for fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park continues to yield discoveries, with 26 more sets of remains recovered on Aug. 24.

Ho Chi Minh City will gain broader authority to test new development models when Vietnam’s Urban Development Law takes effect on October 1.

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.