HCM City will begin construction of a long-planned international financial centre (IFC) in September, part of Vietnam’s push to position itself as a regional financial hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong

As part of the Tourism Promotion Organisation (TPO) for Global Cities' 12th General Assembly, the 2025 TPO mayors’ meeting took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 4.

Tens of thousands of teachers in Ho Chi Minh City will soon undergo training in artificial intelligence (AI) according to international standards, alongside a program on STEM teaching methods in English. The city will fully cover the costs.

As Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 40,000 new students, the city struggles to recruit enough teachers for its growing education system.

After more than four decades hand-engraving letters on gifts along the sidewalks of Ho Chi Minh City, artisan Le Tien Dung has a heartfelt dream that touches everyone who hears it.

On September 2, residents of Ho Chi Minh City will be able to ride the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line for free in celebration of Vietnam’s National Day.

Women in Ho Chi Minh City who give birth to two children before the age of 35 will now receive a financial support of 5 million VND (approximately USD 210), an increase of 2 million VND compared to the previous policy.

As the four-day National Day (September 2) holiday is approaching, Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up preparations to welcome an anticipated surge of visitors.

To reach the Top 100, each ward and commune must be liveable with civilised urban areas, advanced science, technology and digital transformation, and strong economy, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc.

Despite record-high gold prices, Ho Chi Minh City residents lined up early to buy gold, prompting stores to restrict access.

Post-merger now, Ho Chi Minh City has become Vietnam’s largest industrial hub, boasting 61 industrial parks, export processing zones, and clusters across the former regions

Ho Chi Minh City aims to mobilise total social investment of around 780 trillion VND (29.56 billion USD), boost total retail sales of goods and services by 19.2%, and increase exports by 24.3%

Ho Chi Minh City has attracted nearly USD 6.2 billion in FDI in seven months of 2025, up 45%, boosted by a regional merger and high-tech sector investment.

Mr. Hung’s humble dream - earning just enough for a kilo of rice - keeps him pedaling through pain.

Following the administrative merger, Ho Chi Minh City’s urban rail network has expanded from 355 km to more than 1,000 km, posing significant challenges in securing investment capital.

With Long Thanh Airport, Ring Road 3, and a host of billion-dollar infrastructure projects underway, Ho Chi Minh City is finally addressing its critical transportation needs to unlock growth and maintain its role as Vietnam’s economic powerhouse.

Southern Vietnam braces for intense rainfall as Storm No. 5 (Kajiki) triggers widespread showers and strong winds, with some areas exceeding 140mm of rain.

The Politburo officially appoints Tran Luu Quang to lead the city’s Party Committee for the remainder of the 2020-2025 term.

The city is blanketed in flags and patriotic décor as young people celebrate the 80th National Day with pride and enthusiasm.

The ambitious plan to replace 400,000 gas motorbikes with e-bikes in HCMC is hailed as necessary for the environment.