The city recommends the prestigious award in recognition of his decades-long contribution to Vietnam’s economy.

Starting January 1, 2026, elderly residents of Ho Chi Minh City will receive birthday and longevity celebration gifts worth between 800,000 VND and 2.4 million VND (approximately $32 to $100), depending on their age.

Ho Chi Minh City has submitted an urgent request for feedback from four central ministries on a proposed sea-crossing highway project valued at more than 104 trillion VND (approximately $4.3 billion).

At the second Party Committee Conference of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2025–2030 term, Party Secretary Tran Luu Quang laid out nine immediate tasks for the city to unlock its development potential under newly granted policy mechanisms.

Authorities have uncovered multiple violations at a wildlife tourism facility in Ho Chi Minh City that is keeping endangered species such as tigers, leopards, bears, and gibbons in captivity without legal documentation.

Nearly 30 pho brands from across Vietnam gathered at the Pho Day 2025 festival in Saigon.

Crews are working around the clock to upgrade sidewalks on 91 streets across HCMC, aiming for a safer and more beautiful city.

During an inspection, Ho Chi Minh City’s Forest Protection Department discovered a non-registered facility unlawfully holding 75 green iguanas - an endangered species listed under the CITES Convention.

New mechanisms empowering urban planning and investment in FTZs could lift longstanding bottlenecks in Vietnam’s economic hub.

The National Assembly gives HCMC extraordinary autonomy to attract top-tier investment, finance, and innovation through new economic models.

Do Hong Trinh, born in 1968, has been identified as the mastermind behind a major case of illegal waste dumping and burial in Ho Chi Minh City.

CMC Chairman Nguyen Trung Chinh calls for action, proposing AI governance and innovation zones to transform Ho Chi Minh City into a tech powerhouse.

Ho Chi Minh City is ready to pioneer new regulatory and financial mechanisms to boost startups and tech innovation, with a bold vision of becoming Vietnam’s leading hub for science, digital transformation, and the emerging low-altitude economy.

Ho Chi Minh City is advancing into a dynamic mega-urban hub, with its tourism sector accelerating digital transformation to showcase the city’s identity, people and distinctive cultural and culinary attractions.

Many businesses continue to complain about slow replies to official letters and unclear guidance from the tax authority. Some say they have submitted documents for months but have received no replies.

Two gilded crosses, each weighing 400 kg and crafted in Belgium, were blessed and displayed at Notre-Dame Cathedral just in time for the Christmas season.

To lead Vietnam’s growth, Ho Chi Minh City is pushing for new policies that go far beyond current frameworks.

The high-speed metro line will span 54km, reaching speeds up to 350km/h, with the first phase set to launch by 2028.

The city will welcome the New Year 2026 with dazzling fireworks at four locations and an exciting lineup of large-scale cultural and sports events designed for both locals and visitors.

HCMC is taking the lead nationwide in efforts to make English the second language of instruction in schools, with about 30,000 students currently studying Math and Science in English.