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HCM City names 50 exemplary educators for half-century milestone

A list of 50 educators has been unveiled to honor their profound impact on the city’s education from 1975 to 2025.

$100 million construction begins on Xuyen Tam canal restoration in HCM City

Two major construction contracts worth nearly $100 million have officially broken ground as part of the large-scale Xuyen Tam canal rehabilitation project in Ho Chi Minh City, which carries a total budget exceeding $700 million.

Odd jobs: locksmith who ‘listens’ with his fingertips follows 3 principles

Hong Lai, 34, describes his job as a special one in which he ‘listens’ with his fingertips. It’s also can be a dangerous career as he sometimes has to deal with difficult clients.

Extreme flooding in Ho Chi Minh City: Experts uncover the root causes

Despite billions invested, HCM City continues to face record-breaking floods, with experts pointing to subsidence and outdated infrastructure.

Thu Thiem apartments in HCM City priced up to VND250-300 million/sqm

Developers of residential projects in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in HCM City mainly focus on luxury and ultra-luxury apartments, with many units priced as high as VND250 million per sqm.

HCM City to break ground on 1.8-billion-USD Metro Line 2 in early 2026

HCM City plans to break ground on Metro Line 2 in January 2026 after securing new fast-track approvals for the project. The 11-km line is expected to take nearly five years to build and enter service around 2030.

HCM City elects three new vice chairmen of the People’s Committee

Three new leaders have been appointed to key executive positions, signaling a refreshed leadership team for Vietnam’s largest city.

Over 15,700 drunk driving cases handled in Ho Chi Minh City in just one month

During a month-long campaign targeting alcohol-related violations, Ho Chi Minh City’s Traffic Police Division recorded over 54,800 traffic offenses, including more than 15,700 cases involving drunk driving.

Suspected food poisoning from bread in HCM City rises to 299 cases

Nearly 300 people have fallen ill after eating bread from two shops in Ho Chi Minh City, with dangerous bacteria now detected.

Police in HCM City help French national of Vietnamese descent find aunt

After more than 13 years of separation, a French citizen of Vietnamese descent has found his maternal aunt, thanks to the support of officers from Tan Thanh Ward Police in Ho Chi Minh City.

Classic rally cars roll into Ho Chi Minh City, begin Southeast Asian tour

A fleet of rare classic luxury cars from Russian collectors recently appeared in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the beginning of their journey through Cambodia and Laos before finishing in Hanoi.

Trash floods Vung Tau’s Back Beach, workers race to clean up

Massive volumes of ocean waste have buried parts of Back Beach in Vung Tau, prompting an urgent cleanup effort by local workers.

Foreign investors ready to pour capital into HCM City

Many foreign businesses have expressed their readiness to invest in Ho Chi Minh City, provided that administrative procedures are simplified and handled more efficiently.

First-ever lung transplant in southern Vietnam amid 72-hour surgical marathon

Doctors at Cho Ray Hospital complete two organ donation drives in 72 hours, marking a historic lung transplant and saving 12 lives across Vietnam.

Suspected food poisoning in HCMC rises to 235 after eating banh mi

Hospitals across the city report rising numbers of patients with food poisoning symptoms as health officials launch a full investigation.

CMC outlines AI and innovation roadmap to HCMC Party Committee delegation

CMC secures political support for AI-first strategy and digital economy initiatives as HCM Ciy’s party leaders tour key tech sites.

Ho Chi Minh City eyes regional wood hub status with green push

Ho Chi Minh City is poised to become a Southeast Asian powerhouse in wood and furniture production and exports, provided that companies ramp up green practices, branding and innovation, industry insiders said.

Over 500 fishing vessels in HCM City affected by VNPT tracking system outage

500 fishing vessels in HCM City have been affected after VNPT temporarily suspended the transmission and synchronisation of vessel monitoring system data from its network to the Directorate of Fisheries’ data centre on Nov. 7

HCM City unveils $370 mln canal dredging plan to tackle worsening floods

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a 9.2 trillion VND (370 million USD) project to dredge and upgrade the Ba Lon Canal, one of the city’s seven key drainage arteries, as flooding and pollution intensify across southern areas.

HCM City vows support for universities as leaders meet academics

Secretary Tran Luu Quang affirmed that the city is poised for change - particularly in its approach to tackling complex issues. Ho Chi Minh City’s leadership expressed a strong desire to listen more to experts and scientists.