Ho Chi Minh City financial center offers zero corporate tax until 2030
Ho Chi Minh CityBusinesses operating in incentivized sectors at the Ho Chi Minh City International Financial Center (VIFC-HCMC) can enjoy a zero corporate income tax rate until 2030, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Huan, vice-chairman of the executive board of the center, told an investment promotion conference held on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s Independence Palace charges $19 per camera: What visitors need to know
Ho Chi Minh CityThe VND500,000 (US$19) camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City’s Independence Palace has prompted questions over whether the charge applies to visitors or those using the historic site for commercial photography.
Over 3,000 join fire drill at Ho Chi Minh City skyscraper
Ho Chi Minh CityMore than 3,000 people took part in a firefighting drill at the Saigon Centre skyscraper in Saigon Ward, downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday.
Who has to pay the $19 camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace?
Ho Chi Minh CityA new VND500,000 (US$19) camera fee at Ho Chi Minh City's Independence Palace has left some visitors wondering whether they will have to pay extra simply for bringing a camera to the landmark.
Ho Chi Minh City targets 10% annual expansion of roads, alleys
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee has urged authorities to step up efforts to persuade residents to give up land for road expansion, prioritizing alleys less than two meters wide and routes that strengthen transport links.
Ho Chi Minh City tax agency launches AI-powered call center to remind taxpayers of debts, exit bans
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered call center to remind taxpayers about outstanding debts and notify them of temporary exit bans, aiming to prevent residents from discovering such restrictions only upon arriving at airports.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens tourism management amid growing scams, visitor solicitation
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is stepping up tourism management and visitor protection as aggressive solicitation, price gouging and increasingly sophisticated online scams involving tour and hotel bookings continue to affect tourists, with the municipal Department of Tourism and police signing a coordination agreement for 2026-31.
Woman killed after boat explodes on Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA woman was killed and two other people were rescued after a wooden boat exploded and caught fire on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday morning.
One-way restrictions for cars on Ho Chi Minh City street next week for metro construction
Ho Chi Minh CityStarting August 13, Ho Chi Minh City will adjust traffic arrangements on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street to facilitate construction of Metro Line No. 2 linking Ben Thanh area in the city center and Tham Luong area in the northwest.
Ho Chi Minh City forms expert panel to advise on strategic transport projects
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has established an expert advisory panel to provide consultation on four major transport infrastructure projects with a combined investment of about US$6.7 billion.
