HCMC authorities are searching for 67 South Koreans who arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on February 5, to isolate them as they had earlier had a layover in China.

A number of universities and schools in several provinces and cities will extend their closure until February 16 amid an ongoing public health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV.

Over 322,120 people in HCMC should be compelled to wear face masks daily to avoid being infected with a new coronavirus, according to the HCMC departments of Industry and Trade and Health.

Students in HCMC will stay out of school until February 16 to help contain the spread of a deadly coronavirus which emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan late last year.

The HCMC government has launched a music and theater contest in celebration of the 45th Reunification Day, April 30.

Some 1,069 Chinese people have returned to HCM City to work but they have been asked to work from home to prevent the possible spread of the Coronavirus.

HCM City authorities are planning to complete or start key transport infrastructure projects this year in an aim to reduce traffic congestion and develop connections between the city and neighbouring provinces.

Around 100,000 surgical masks are being provided to tourists visiting HCM City between Sunday (February 2) and February 10, according to the city Department of Tourism.

A multi-day live music event will be held across several venues in HCMC from February 13 to 15, gathering renowned rock bands from Vietnam and abroad.

Around 1,000 pigeons are living around Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon in HCM City, making the place apparently more attractive to visitors.

The HCM City People’s Committee has instructed the Department of Construction to set up inspection teams to ensure there is no encroachment on the Sai Gon River’s banks.

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A man who allegedly gunned down and killed four people in HCM City remains at large nearly 36 hours after police carried out a raid to hunt him down.

HCM City FC will play in Group F of the Asian Football Confederation Cup this season.

The condo market in HCM City is expected to face challenges this year, according to industry experts.

The HCM City Department of Transport has sought approval from the People’s Committee for a public bicycle rental service.

Four men have been shot dead after an argument broke out at an illegal cockfight.

Hanoi does much better than HCMC on crime and safety perceptions, but corruption and bribery are seen as major problems in both cities.

The streets of Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province, are flooded with the pinkish hue of wild peach blossom. The flower has become one of Dien Bien most distinctive and attractive features.

Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is proving to be a popular destination among visitors ahead of the Tet Book Street festival 2020 which is scheduled to take place from January 22-28.