In the context of rapid urbanisation, and a science and technology revolution in many fields, the combination of technology and management is the key to improve the quality of the urban transport system towards a modern, sustainable and smart city.

The second Vietnam International Bakery Equipment Show (VIBS 2024) opened on December 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City.

In just nine months of 2024, the city's office leasing market reached 96,400 sq.m of Net Lettable Area (NLA), aiming for the highest net absorption in more than a decade.

Passengers of Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien) in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy free travel during the first 30 days of its commercial operation under a resolution passed by the municipal People’s Council at its 20th session on December 11.

Ho Chi Minh City will need about 40.21 billion USD for constructing seven urban railway lines with a total length of about 355km by 2035, its Transport Department said.

The year-end period marks a peak for grand scale music events in HCM City.

Ho Chi Minh City is tackling unused public assets and inefficiencies, aiming for effective management amid organizational restructuring.

By cutting its metro timeline by 15 years, HCM City is positioning itself as a leader in urban transport innovation.

The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, managed by the Saigon Zoo Company, faces a tax debt exceeding VND 800 billion ($33 million) and risks closure due to impending tax enforcement measures.

Shocking cases, such as a gruesome murder and dismemberment in Thu Duc, highlight the rise in violent crimes in Ho Chi Minh City in 2024.

With a target of over 10% GDP growth in 2025, HCM City is focusing on governance reforms, digital transformation, and infrastructure development.

Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled new policies offering financial incentives to women who have two children before age 35, aiming to address the city’s critically low fertility rate.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Notre Dame Cathedral has become the heart of Christmas festivities, drawing thousands with its radiant LED light display and vibrant holiday atmosphere.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1 features three underground stations - Ben Thanh, Opera House, and Ba Son - each showcasing unique architectural designs and modern facilities.

Ho Chi Minh City remains shrouded in dense haze caused by mixed fog, with experts warning of health risks from polluted air and fine particulate matter.

As part of a comprehensive reorganization, HCM City will consolidate its administrative and party structures, reducing 24 Party Committees and multiple government departments.

Ho Chi Minh City has achieved a historic budget revenue milestone, surpassing VND 502 trillion ($19.7 billion) in 2024 despite challenges, according to Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen.

Metro Line 1 is nearing its December 22 launch, and Long Binh Depot in Thu Duc City is playing a crucial role as the center for train operations and maintenance.

Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a thick blanket of fog on December 3, obscuring landmarks and disrupting visibility across the metropolis.

HCM City is subsiding by about two to five centimetres annually, doubling the rate of sea level rise.