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.

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.

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

Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are urgently investigating a suspected food poisoning incident involving 148 students from Binh Quoi Tay Primary School in Binh Quoi Ward.

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.

Researchers from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City have proposed a sandbox model targeting high value-added sectors while maintaining strict risk controls.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to offer free bus rides on 135 routes across the city from early May under a proposal submitted by the municipal Department of Construction to the city People’s Committee for consideration.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City are searching for a foreign national believed to be connected to a murder and concealment of crime case that occurred in late March.

Two elevated metro lines linking Ho Chi Minh City with former Binh Duong are being proposed in a major push to reshape urban mobility.

Ho Chi Minh City is moving to clean its air with stricter emission controls, including low-emission zones and a full roadmap to regulate all vehicles.

A large-scale community health screening program in HCM City has revealed a striking reality: a significant proportion of residents are living with undetected health issues, underscoring the critical role of early diagnosis in modern healthcare.

Venerable Thich Le Trang, abbot of Hue Nghiem Pagoda, has been appointed head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026–2031 term.

Launched on January 9, 2016, the street started as a modest 140-metre stretch that few expected would have such a big impact on Vietnam’s publishing scene.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on April 5 simultaneously launched 64 free health screening sites for around 16,000 residents, marking the city’s first large-scale community-based programme to expand access to preventive healthcare.

In an effort to encourage citizens to use public transport, HCMC is developing a plan to spend VND7 trillion per year to provide free bus fares for all residents.