Bus passengers in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to ride free every Friday throughout 2026 when paying fares through e-wallets, the city’s Public Transport Management Centre announced on February 4.

On February 5, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training officially announced a series of new appointments and transfers involving school principals and vice principals at public high schools across the city.

The newly reopened Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City is drawing crowds of residents and visitors alike, all eager to catch a glimpse - and a photo - of the beloved landmark’s fresh new look just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year).

Key development indicators for January 2026 show a strong recovery in Ho Chi Minh City's economy compared to the same period last year.

A total of 46 people in Ho Chi Minh City have been hospitalized with symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a catered year-end party held at a bank office in Ba Ria Ward.

Controversy over color changes and design deviations prompts calls to pause renovation at two iconic city landmarks.

Con Dao has launched a smart electricity grid, advancing the island’s energy infrastructure to boost development, security, and residents’ quality of life.

A giant horse emerging from golden blossoms becomes a star attraction at the 2026 Tet Viet Festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

With waves of red and water motifs, HCM City’s iconic landmarks embrace a festive new look ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

City officials commit to finishing the project in 2026, aiming to prevent tidal and stormwater flooding.

Nguyen Van Hieu, Director of the HCMC Department of Education and Training, said the city cannot abolish the public 10th grade entrance exam because infrastructure conditions still do not meet the demand.

Quality talent, cost advantages, & an expanding pipeline of ESG-compliant Grade A office space are turning HCMC into an increasingly strategic long-term destination for multinational corporations establishing or expanding Global Capability Centers.

After the Sago Food incident, education authorities demand stricter oversight of all semi-boarding lunch providers.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a large-scale food safety violation involving 3,000 tons of snails soaked in sodium silicate - a chemical also known as “liquid glass” - and sold across the market over five years.

On January 30, Ho Chi Minh City authorities approved the investment policy for the Cai Mep Ha general and container port project, with a total estimated investment of over $2 billion (more than VND50.82 trillion).

In a rare exception, the government honors 49 special operations soldiers who died in covert missions during the resistance war.

Following allegations of expired meat in school lunches, HCM City authorities launch widespread inspections and suspend Sago Food services.

HCM City will deploy helicopters and special vessels to ensure early voting for more than 4,500 citizens stationed offshore - including naval personnel and oil rig workers - as part of efforts to safeguard voting rights in special-duty conditions.

In the wake of several large-scale toxic food production rings being exposed, Ho Chi Minh City has launched a sweeping inspection campaign targeting 1,320 food-related facilities ahead of Tet 2026.