US Coast Guard cutter visits Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf arrived at Saigon Gateway Terminal in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, commencing a three-day visit aimed at strengthening ties with the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and the country's maritime law enforcement agencies.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio enters race for 7 Wonders of Future Cities
Ho Chi Minh CityThe global search for the Seven Wonders of Future Cities is underway, with Vinhomes Green Paradise in Can Gio, located in Ho Chi Minh City, representing Vietnam among the global candidates.
Ho Chi Minh City boosts population quality efforts amid low fertility
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to improve population quality as the city is placed among the 13 localities with the lowest fertility rates nationwide, amid rapid urbanization and an ageing population, heard a conference held on Saturday.
Owl with clipped wings dies despite days of rescue efforts in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA barn owl with clipped feathers on both wings and bleeding injuries that left it unable to fly has died despite several days of treatment and care by a veterinary clinic and forest rangers in Ho Chi Minh City.
Video: Saigon River pedestrian bridge construction accelerated ahead of planned 2027 Lunar New Year opening
Ho Chi Minh CityThe project investor and contractors of the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River are accelerating construction to complete the remaining work and put the bridge into operation before the 2027 Lunar New Year.
Ho Chi Minh City In'l Photography Festival to kick off next month, gathering 100 local, foreign photographers
Ho Chi Minh CityAround 100 Vietnamese and international photographers will join a creative camp, exhibitions, photography contests and cultural exchange activities at the third Ho Chi Minh City International Photography Festival from November 19 to 24, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association.
Ho Chi Minh City approves master plan through 2050, outlining 100-year vision
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City's People's Council approved a master plan for 2025-50 on Friday, setting out a 100-year vision to transform Vietnam's southern economic hub into a global metropolis with a population exceeding 27 million by 2050.
Vietnam’s 2026 green festival to bring sustainable living closer to public
Ho Chi Minh CityLeading businesses from a wide range of industries will showcase their latest green products, advanced manufacturing technologies and eco-friendly solutions at the Vietnam Green Festival 2026, offering visitors an opportunity to explore practical ways to embrace sustainable living.
Glimpse into mindset of one of Vietnam’s most seasoned foreign advisors
Ho Chi Minh CityWhat does it really mean when a Vietnamese business partner smiles and says “yes”? In one word, what trait does a foreign executive need most to survive thirty-five years in Vietnam? Will the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange surpass the Bangkok or Jakarta bourse in market liquidity?
Saigon River pedestrian bridge matches nearby bridges in clearance height
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s new Saigon River pedestrian bridge has a vertical clearance of 10 meters, matching the nearby Ba Son and Thu Thiem Bridges and allowing large cargo vessels and container barges to pass beneath it.
