Nguyen Thanh Nghi has been appointed as Deputy Head of Ho Chi Minh City’s Anti-Corruption, Waste Prevention, and Negligence Committee, reinforcing efforts to combat misconduct in the city.

A fraudulent loan scheme in Ho Chi Minh City tricked over 2,000 victims into paying fake insurance fees, resulting in nearly $175,000 in losses before authorities intervened.

The cluster in Bình Chánh District is now home to Phạm Ngọc Thạch University of Medicine, specialised hospitals and large medical facilities in the first phase of a project covering more than 33 hectares.

Trung Nam Group has submitted a proposal to build the Can Gio Bridge and Thu Thiem 4 Bridge under a public-private partnership, aiming to accelerate Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure development.

In a tense hour-long rescue, Ho Chi Minh City police successfully convinced a 22-year-old woman to step away from a dangerous suicide attempt.

Vietnam’s biggest pet festival, InterPetFest 2025, debuts in Ho Chi Minh City with 250 pets competing in runway and fashion contests.

A buffalo protecting its calf attacked two men in Ho Chi Minh City. Authorities are investigating the incident and have confiscated the victims’ electric fishing gear.

A charred body was discovered in a cemetery in Ho Chi Minh City. Police have identified the victim and are investigating the cause of death.

HCM City is considered to build a studio on 300 hectares of land located in the Ethnic Culture and History Park in Thu Duc City.

HCM City is proposing a new policy that would allow authorities to reclaim land left vacant for more than 12 months, even if landowners have paid required fees. The move aims to prevent land waste and boost urban development.

The HCM City People’s Council has approved a policy to waive tuition fees for kindergarten and high school students, effective from the next academic year.

VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City, with race to officially begin on early February 23, attracts an unprecedented 12,000 runners from 50 countries and territories.

Party General Secretary To Lam rode the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line (metro line No.1) as part of his working trip to Ho Chi Minh City on February 22.

Air and odour pollution from industrial emissions in industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZs) in HCM City is a persistent problem, according to the city Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

HCM City has established a comprehensive framework for the management of villas, aimed at ensuring efficient and sustainable utilisation of this valuable asset.

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City had a working session with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on February 20 to review the progress of key ADB-funded drainage and wastewater treatment projects.

Ho Chi Minh City is drafting an application to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of cinema, according to its Department of Culture and Sports.

A restructuring initiative in Ho Chi Minh City will affect thousands of civil servants and public employees, with financial support reaching over $100,000 for some individuals.

HCM City expects to auction VNĐ164 trillion (US$6.4 billion) of land near canals after relocating residents currently occupying the areas by 2030.

Seven new department heads have been appointed as part of Ho Chi Minh City’s administrative streamlining, reducing the number of departments from 21 to 16.