Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a series of alarming cases involving the production of fresh noodles laced with banned chemicals, exposing a long-running threat to public health hidden within residential neighborhoods.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeing a sharp surge in foreign direct investment into hi-tech sectors, especially data infrastructure, a cornerstone of the digital economy.

With the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City Venture Capital Fund, startups in the city will no longer need to “relocate” to Singapore to polish their profiles in order to secure investment.

HCM City is ready to work closely with Dutch partners to promote substantive cooperation and deepen bilateral ties in an effective and sustainable manner, contributing practically to the Vietnam–Netherlands comprehensive partnership.

Ho Chi Minh City’s economy showed encouraging signs in the first quarter of 2026, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated to expand by 8.27% year-on-year – the strongest performance in more than five years.

The Can Gio international transshipment port project, with a total investment of nearly US$5 billion, is expected to become a new logistics hub for the region. Construction is scheduled to begin around the April 30 holiday.

On the morning of April 18, around 400 residents had the chance to enjoy special circus performances and explore the architecture of the Phu Tho Multi-purpose Circus and Performance Theatre.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fell in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a combination of global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and seasonal factors, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s Region 2 branch.

The HCM City People’s Council approved a resolution on the investment policy for a central city square and administrative centre project, with a total estimated cost of about 29.59 trillion VND ($1.13 billion), during its second session on April 18.

Ho Chi Minh City has made history as the first locality in Vietnam to officially promulgate a comprehensive digital data development strategy for the 2026–30 period, with a vision extending to 2035.

The strategic project is expected to elevate Vietnam’s position in global maritime trade.

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a consortium to develop the nearly US$5 billion Can Gio mega port, with a global shipping giant taking a 49% stake.

HCMC’s plan to make buses free for all residents has been hailed by experts as a “bold policy,” though they also warn that it may have only a temporary effect if it lacks sustainability.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested key suspects behind a large-scale environmental crime operation.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to launch a sweeping health checkup programme covering more than 15 million residents in 2026, part of a long-term plan through 2030 that highlights its transition from treatment to proactive health care.

Ho Chi Minh City will issue investment registration certificates within just 15 working days under a newly introduced special mechanism, in a move aimed at accelerating administrative procedures and improving the investment climate.

In Ho Chi Minh City, one man has quietly supported the elderly and disadvantaged, ensuring dignity in their final moments.

HCM City is accelerating the development of green, eco-friendly, and smart industrial parks, positioning them as a key platform to attract next-generation FDI, strengthen competitiveness, and deepen integration into global supply chains.

HCM City is experiencing land subsidence at an average rate of 2cm per year, with some densely built areas sinking by as much as 5-7cm annually. Over the past two decades, parts of the city have subsided by 0.5-0.7 meters.

The city unveils plans for synchronized high- and low-altitude fireworks alongside major cultural events on April 30.