Thousand join traditional costume performance for Hung Kings’ Commemoration in Ho Chi Minh City

Thousand join traditional costume performance for Hung Kings’ Commemoration in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

More than 1,000 people took part in a traditional costume performance at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens on Saturday to mark the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day.

Ho Chi Minh City opens 1,400-sqm park at Thu Duc intersection

Ho Chi Minh City opens 1,400-sqm park at Thu Duc intersection

Ho Chi Minh City

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have opened a new public park of more than 1,400 square meters in Tang Nhon Phu Ward at the Thu Duc intersection, following about 30 days of construction.

Ho Chi Minh City teacher warned, removed from class after punishing students with syringe pricks

Ho Chi Minh City teacher warned, removed from class after punishing students with syringe pricks

Ho Chi Minh City

An elementary school teacher in Ho Chi Minh City has been issued a warning, removed from teaching, and reassigned after instructing five students to prick their own hands with syringes as punishment, local authorities said on Friday.

Vietnamese-French culinary fusion among highlights at 4th Banh Mi Festival

Vietnamese-French culinary fusion among highlights at 4th Banh Mi Festival

Ho Chi Minh City

The Best Baguette & Best Croissant competition and the French Market experience space have become new attractions at the ongoing 4th Vietnamese Banh Mi Festival in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, enhancing visitor engagement and strengthening Vietnam-France cultural ties.

'Goût de France' in Ho Chi Minh City brings French cuisine closer to Vietnam’s public

'Goût de France' in Ho Chi Minh City brings French cuisine closer to Vietnam’s public

Ho Chi Minh City

Around 20 food enthusiasts on Friday joined two workshops on French cuisine and lifestyle hosted by the Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the “Goût de France” (taste of France) event.

Ho Chi Minh City officially opens Cho Lon night quarter

Ho Chi Minh City officially opens Cho Lon night quarter

Ho Chi Minh City

Following a four-month pilot phase, the Cho Lon night quarter, located near Binh Tay Market in Binh Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, was officially launched on Friday evening, operating daily from 6:00 pm to midnight.

Estonia sees Ho Chi Minh City as dynamic ‘tiger,’ eyes deeper cooperation

Estonia sees Ho Chi Minh City as dynamic ‘tiger,’ eyes deeper cooperation

Ho Chi Minh City

Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna has described Ho Chi Minh City as a dynamic ‘tiger’ full of ambition, expressing confidence in expanding cooperation between Estonia and Vietnam’s southern economic hub.

Ho Chi Minh City businesses switch off billboards to save power

Ho Chi Minh City businesses switch off billboards to save power

Ho Chi Minh City

Many firms in Ho Chi Minh City have begun switching off large outdoor advertising boards late at night to curb electricity consumption during the peak dry season.

Photo exhibition celebrates Ho Chi Minh City-Lyon sisterhood

Photo exhibition celebrates Ho Chi Minh City-Lyon sisterhood

Ho Chi Minh City

A photo exhibition marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam (1973-2026) opened on Wednesday, showcasing urban life connections between the sister cities of Lyon and Ho Chi Minh City through 14 outdoor photographs.

6-vehicle pile-up causes traffic gridlock on Ho Chi Minh City bridge

6-vehicle pile-up causes traffic gridlock on Ho Chi Minh City bridge

Ho Chi Minh City

A collision involving six automobiles caused hours of severe traffic congestion on Phu My Bridge in Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night.