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.

To celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day on September 2, Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks displays at four locations, including three high-altitude sites and one low-altitude site.

A local leader thanked countries and cities, international partners, foreign investors, friends worldwide and, especially, overseas Vietnamese for their trust and valuable support for the city’s development and accomplishments.

The newly inaugurated 12-story cultural hub features a 2,000-seat auditorium and state-of-the-art design.

A photo exhibition named “From the era of independence and national reunification to the era of the nation’s rise” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

A couple in Ho Chi Minh City with a 43 cm height difference turns everyday moments into heartwarming comedy, showing love comes in all sizes.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a massive betting network with over 20 trillion VND in transactions and 139 arrests.

Ho Chi Minh City has officially tasked relevant agencies with preparing investments for two inter-provincial metro lines connecting the city with neighboring Binh Duong province, with a total estimated cost exceeding $3.8 billion.

A 33-year-old man accused of molesting women on Metro Line 1 was caught after a victim publicly confronted and chased him.