Students turn Ho Chi Minh City park into venue to practice English with foreign visitors
Ho Chi Minh CityEvery other weekend, members of the Public Speaking Club gather at a park near the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City to practice English with foreign visitors, turning everyday encounters into lessons in communication, confidence, and cultural exchange.
Ho Chi Minh City strengthens regional tourism links
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is stepping up cooperation with localities in the south-central and Central Highlands regions through a six-day familiarization trip aimed at connecting leading travel companies with destinations and service providers to develop new tourism products and experiences.
Ho Chi Minh City forecast to see heavy rain over next 3 days
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City and other southern Vietnamese provinces are expected to see widespread rainfall and thunderstorms over the next three days due to strong upper-level wind convergence.
Mooncakes hit Ho Chi Minh City streets, with prices rising
Ho Chi Minh CityMajor brands such as Bibica, Kinh Do, Dong Khanh and Nhu Lan have rolled out large quantities of mooncakes in Ho Chi Minh City for this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, with most raising prices amid rising input costs.
Ho Chi Minh City to host week-long vegetarian food festival late this month
Ho Chi Minh CityResidents and tourists, especially vegan food enthusiasts, will have the chance to savor a wide range of traditional and modern plant-based dishes at the 2026 Green Food Festival held from August 24 to 30 at Binh Phu Park in Binh Phu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
3 questioned after kite incident disrupts operations at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have questioned three people after kites flown near Tan Son Nhat International Airport disrupted flight operations on Thursday evening, just two days after drone sightings caused major disruptions at Vietnam’s busiest airport.
Vietnam's national tech forum Conviction 2026 kicks off, with focus on AI
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh Technology Festival - Conviction 2026 opened on Friday, bringing together leaders and experts to shape policy and practical adoption across AI, blockchain, and digital assets.
Ho Chi Minh City building displays light show honoring Fidel Castro
Ho Chi Minh CitySaigon Marina IFC in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City projected the Cuban national flag, images of Fidel Castro, and commemorative messages onto its facade on Thursday, marking the 100th anniversary of the Cuban leader’s birth.
Ho Chi Minh City targets clean environment, net-zero emissions by 2045
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City aims to resolve major environmental hotspots by 2030 and build a clean and healthy living environment by 2045, while moving toward net-zero emissions through stronger pollution control, green development, climate adaptation, and expanded urban green spaces.
Ho Chi Minh City’s free buses carry nearly 12mn passengers in just over a month
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s free bus policy has attracted nearly 12 million passenger trips after more than a month in operation, up some 44 percent year on year.
