Ho Chi Minh City to break ground on $5.5bn national sports complex in mid-January
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Rach Chiec national sports complex project, which is poised to become a landmark for Ho Chi Minh City, will get off the ground on January 15, with a total capital of over VND145 trillion (US$5.5 billion).
Life goes on as rare cold grips Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has been experiencing unusually cold weather in recent days, with overnight temperatures falling to around 16–17 degrees Celsius, among the lowest recorded in years for Vietnam’s southern commercial hub.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $211mn investment in green park, road expansion project
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City authorities have approved the implementation of a major infrastructure project to widen Ton That Thuyet Street and develop a green park along the Te Canal, with total investment exceeding VND5.554 trillion (US$211 million).
Ho Chi Minh City backs US semiconductor giant AMD’s R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is launching initiatives to help U.S. semiconductor leader Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) establish a research and development (R&D) center at the Saigon High-Tech Park.
Sidewalk construction left in disarray around schools, hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CitySeveral sidewalks and drain covers on Trieu Quang Phuc and Pham Huu Chi Streets and the area surrounding Cho Ray Hospital in Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have been left unfinished for weeks, causing significant inconvenience for students, patients, and local residents.
Ho Chi Minh City sets investment cap at Saigon Hi-Tech Park at $100mn per hectare
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has set the investment cap at its Saigon Hi-Tech Park at VND2.6 trillion (US$100 million) per hectare, a move widely seen as opening a new race to attract large-scale data centers and strategic technology investors.
China’s Pacific Construction Group proposes investment in metro, coastal road projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityChina’s Pacific Construction Group (PCG), ranked among the world’s top 500 companies, has proposed investing in Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure, including metro line Nos. 2 and 6 and a coastal road project, according to local authorities.
9 prime downtown sites in Ho Chi Minh City set to become temporary Tet parks
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City authorities are considering opening nine centrally located sites as temporary parks and flower gardens for Lunar New Year 2026, aiming to transform long-fenced vacant lots into public spaces for residents and visitors during the Tet holiday.
Grab to pilot pet-friendly car service in Ho Chi Minh City with added fee
Ho Chi Minh CityGrab will begin piloting a pet-friendly car service in Ho Chi Minh City on January 14, allowing passengers to travel with dogs and cats for an additional fee, the ride-hailing company said, as demand grows among urban pet owners facing limited transport options.
Cold snaps, unseasonal rain to persist in southern Vietnam ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh CitySouthern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to see further spells of cooler weather and intermittent unseasonal rain through the Lunar New Year period, as weak La Nina conditions continue to influence regional weather patterns, the southern meteorological authority said.
