Ho Chi Minh City targets free public wi-fi for all by 2030 in smart city push
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam’s southern metropolis has set an ambitious goal to provide free high-speed Wi-Fi in all public spaces by 2030, headline policy in a sweeping new initiative to upgrade the city’s digital infrastructure and accelerate its smart city transformation.
Over 5,000 join mass solidarity walk in Ho Chi Minh City to support AO victims
Ho Chi Minh CityMore than 5,000 people gathered at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning for a solidarity walk supporting Agent Orange (AO) victims and marking the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961-2026).
Nepalese Buddhist nun, singer Ani Choying Drolma returns to Vietnam this September
Ho Chi Minh CityNepalese Buddhist nun and chant singer Ani Choying Drolma, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Buddhist music, will return to Vietnam for two concerts this September.
Ho Chi Minh City launches international photography contest with AI-generated images banned
Ho Chi Minh CityThe International Art Photography Contest has returned for its fourth edition in Ho Chi Minh City, inviting photographers worldwide to showcase their work while promoting Vietnam's tourism and cultural image.
Ho Chi Minh City to review, collect back taxes from doctors, lawyers, real estate brokers
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City's tax authority is preparing to review and collect unpaid taxes from doctors, lawyers, real estate brokers, and other high-income professionals as part of a new inspection campaign.
Free-roaming, unmuzzled dogs persist in public spaces in Ho Chi Minh City despite fines
Ho Chi Minh CityFree-roaming, unmuzzled dogs continue to be a common sight in parks and other public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City despite regulations imposing fines of up to VND2 million (US$76) on owners who fail to keep their pets leashed or muzzled.
Ho Chi Minh City tops global street food ranking
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has topped Time Out's global ranking of street food destinations for the first time, with Hanoi also making the top 10, proving Vietnam's growing appeal to international food lovers.
Korean expat stunned as Vietnamese fruit vendor replies in fluent Korean
Ho Chi Minh CitySome of the best travel memories happen when least expected. For South Korean content creator Lee Ho Jun, a quick roadside fruit stop in Ho Chi Minh City became an unforgettable encounter after a local vendor switched seamlessly from Vietnamese to Korean, delighting millions of netizens who have watched the video.
8 more martyrs' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park, total reaches 168
Ho Chi Minh CityEight more sets of martyrs' remains were recovered at the southern city's Le Thi Rieng Park on Saturday, marking the latest progress in an extensive search effort underway since late May.
Can food tell Ho Chi Minh City's story? Diplomats say yes
Ho Chi Minh CityMembers of the consular corps in Ho Chi Minh City swapped conference tables for cooking stations on Saturday, discovering the city's rich heritage through local flavors.
