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HCM City expels two foreigners for graffiti on public property

Two foreign nationals found guilty of vandalism in Ho Chi Minh City have been deported, reflecting the city's commitment to maintaining public order and cleanliness.

HCM City to adjust land prices, highest rate reaches US$32,000/m2

If being approved, HCMC will implement new land prices from August 1, with the highest rate reaching VND810 million ($32,000)/sq.m. This adjustment, lasting until the end of the year, affects various key areas, including major streets in District 1.

Rain does not deter HCM City residents from paying tribute to the Party Chief

Despite intermittent rain showers, the residents of HCM City lined up in increasing numbers to pay their respects to Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong on July 25 afternoon.

HCM City plans to build three int’l passenger terminals to boost tourism

Ho Chi Minh City plans to construct three international passenger terminals in the Can Gio coastal urban area, Mui Den Do, and Ben Nghe port as part of its efforts to develop waterway transport and attract tourists.

People of HCM City pay tribute to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong

On the morning of July 22, a large number of people, including many young students, visited Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, to pay their respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

Remittances to HCM City jump 20% to reach $5.2b in H1/2024

HCM City received nearly US$5.2 billion in remittances in the first half of the year, up 20 per cent year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), HCM City branch.

HCM City to consolidate wards across districts to enhance state management

HCM City authorities have finalised a plan to consolidate 80 wards across various districts within the city, resulting in a reduction of 39 wards.

Winners of Ho Chi Minh City Art Photography Festival unveiled

Experience the beauty and dynamism of Ho Chi Minh City captured by local photographic talents.

HCM City police launch campaign against modified motor vehicles

The HCM City Traffic Safety Committee has launched a campaign to inspect self-modified three- and four-wheel motor vehicles in the city.

HCM City to spend additional $114m for poverty reduction

The HCM City People's Committee has submitted a proposal to provide an additional allocation of nearly VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$114 million) for the city’s sustainable poverty reduction programme for the 2021-25 period.

HCM City to hold major multilateral diplomatic events this September

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is set to organise the second friendship dialogue and the fifth economic forum with a focus on industrial transformation this September, expecting to welcome a large number of international delegates.

Remittance to HCM City surges nearly 20%

Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City reached nearly 5.2 billion USD in the first half of 2024, equivalent to 54.7% of last year's figure and up 19.5% year-on-year.

Southeast Asia's largest wastewater treatment plant nears completion in HCM City

The Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Wastewater Treatment Plant, currently under construction in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, is set to become the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

HCM City’s former vice chairwoman arrested for abuse of power

The former Vice Chairwoman of HCM City People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Hồng has been arrested for alleged abuse of power during her official duties, the police said on Wednesday.

Retail rental prices remain high despite growing vacancy in HCM City

Despite significant reductions in rental prices, retail spaces in Ho Chi Minh City’s central areas continue to remain vacant. Many property owners are struggling to find tenants, even as they offer deep discounts.

Vietnam-Korea Plus Partnership Week 2024 opens in HCM City

The Vietnam-Korea Plus Partnership Week 2024 was kicked off in HCM City on July 16.

Living in the shadows: Slums beneath HCM City's skyscrapers

Nestled amidst the towering skyscrapers and modern developments of Ho Chi Minh City, over 1,000 households live in precarious conditions along the heavily polluted Van Thanh Canal, often likened to a sprawling slum.

75-year-old bookshop owner keeps the love for printed books alive in HCM City

The Bung Sang bookshop, owned by 75-year-old Phan Van Sang, has been a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City for over 40 years.

Bank lending gathers pace in HCM City

After a slump, bank credit in Ho Chi Minh City has picked up again and is expected to keep rising for the rest of the year since demand for funds is usually high at year-end, the State Bank of Vietnam has said.

HCM City outlines $34 billion plan for six new metro lines

Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled an ambitious plan requiring over 870 trillion VND (over 34 billion USD) to complete six metro lines spanning 183 kilometers by 2035.