Nearly 200 rare photographs and historical documents are on display in central Ho Chi Minh City, illustrating more than three centuries of Sai Gon's transformation from frontier settlement to modern metropolis.

After one year of operating Vietnam's two-tier local government model, experts say early gains are evident, but stronger legal authority is needed to ensure coordinated governance across newly expanded urban regions.

Lam Dinh Thang, director of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed director of the municipal Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Ho Chi Minh City's green transport ambitions will require billions of dollars in investment, along with coordinated planning for charging stations and electricity supply.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have widened a major fraud investigation, charging 51 people linked to Metaland over an alleged vacation contract scam.

A new exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City presents nearly 80 artifacts and historical materials that explore how rivers shaped communities, cultural exchange and spiritual life across southern Vietnam.

A month after launching the plan on health check-ups for all residents, HCMC has made encouraging progress, with the program gaining traction across localities as it works towards providing universal health screenings & continuous health management.

The fourth Ho Chi Minh City Kids Fest officially opened on June 26 at the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House, offering three days of cultural, educational and technology-focused activities under the theme "Circle of Friendship."

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new open-top double-decker sightseeing bus route on July 4, expanding its tourism products and providing fresh experiences for both domestic and international visitors.

Officials and experts gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to reflect on five decades of development while exploring policies to support the city's ambitions as a global megacity.

The Vietnamese Government has affirmed that Ho Chi Minh City has full authority to resolve outstanding issues and must bring its nearly VND10 trillion (about US$385 million) tidal flood control project into operation during 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks displays at 16 locations on July 2 as part of celebrations marking 50 years since the city was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh.

It’s time for the city to accelerate the restructuring of IPs and EPZs towards high technology, smart manufacturing, integrated logistics and deeper participation in global supply chains to enhance competitiveness.

Ho Chi Minh City’s centre for public transport management announced on June 22 the implementation of a programme to provide 100% bus fare support from July 1 through December 31.

Ho Chi Minh City will begin excavating a suspected collective martyrs’ grave at Le Thi Rieng Park following historical and scientific investigations.

A record investment package will see Ho Chi Minh City begin construction on transport, port and urban renewal projects in July.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes a major riverside redevelopment project featuring a new pedestrian bridge, parks and cultural spaces along the Saigon River.

Strict enforcement measures have helped stabilize traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, with the number of accidents falling compared with the same period last year.

Independent teams using ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity surveys have identified multiple underground anomalies at Le Thi Rieng Park, providing fresh evidence for the search for fallen soldiers' remains.

A nearly 10-year journey collecting data from three photos found by an architect has helped authorities narrow down and identify the location of a mass grave holding about 900 martyrs who died during the 1968 Tet Offensive and Uprising.