What drives Ho Chi Minh City’s 17-place climb in global financial centers ranking?
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s sharp rise in the latest global financial centers ranking appears to have been driven by the development of its financial sector, including the establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC), and growing international recognition, according to financial experts.
Ho Chi Minh City on alert as October tides threaten to hit 1.87 meters
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is forecast to face high tides exceeding Level 3 warning thresholds from October 27 to 29, with water levels reaching up to 1.87 meters at Thu Dau Mot station and 1.75 meters at Phu An station.
Ho Chi Minh City police arrest Dwatch director over fake Hermès, Rolex and Cartier goods
Ho Chi Minh CityThe director of Dwatch Trading and Services Co. in Ho Chi Minh City has been arrested for selling counterfeit watches and jewelry bearing luxury brand names including Hermès, Richard Mille, Rolex, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Louis Vuitton, Omega and Hublot.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils $192.4mn plan to expand advanced cancer treatment
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City plans to invest more than VND5 trillion (US$192.4 million) in five major projects at Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital, including a high-tech cancer screening facility and a proton therapy center, as demand for cancer diagnosis and treatment continues to rise.
Why have thunder, lightning been so frequent in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh CityHeavy rain over the past several days has been accompanied by frequent thunder and lightning, with sudden lightning strikes startling residents across Ho Chi Minh City.
Chaos in Ho Chi Minh City as sudden deluge and rising tides leave commuters stranded
Ho Chi Minh CityRaging floodwaters and severe gridlock brought key corridors across Ho Chi Minh City to a standstill late Thursday, with water levels mysteriously rising long after torrential rains had stopped.
The $3.3 banh mi: An American chef’s supersized twist draws lines in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityAn American chef is drawing long queues in Ho Chi Minh City for VND88,000 (US$3.3) banh mi, nearly three to four times the usual price, as his meat-packed take on the Vietnamese staple wins over an increasing number of local and foreign diners.
Bringing heritage to life: Many Ho Chi Minh City’s sites embrace digital experiences
Ho Chi Minh CityDigital technologies such as AI, VR, AR and 3D scanning are transforming how people experience cultural heritage, bringing historic sites, artifacts and stories to wider audiences beyond museum walls.
Ho Chi Minh City strives to turn global talent into long-term residents
Ho Chi Minh CityFor Ho Chi Minh City to transform itself from a short-term stopover into a long-term home for global professionals, the city must address infrastructure constraints, administrative bottlenecks and develop a complete living ecosystem that meets the needs of talented professionals and their families.
Ho Chi Minh City moves to untangle school gate gridlock as summer grace period ends
Ho Chi Minh CityOutside of three peaceful summer months, passing a Ho Chi Minh City school during drop-off and pickup hours remains a test of patience for local drivers. Police data released Thursday showed 62 campuses still suffer from severe rush-hour congestion, prompting calls for strict parking enforcement and new containment measures for street food traders.
