
Ho Chi Minh City man fined for transporting old car on motorized tricycle
Ho Chi Minh CityA man from Ho Chi Minh City has been fined after a video circulated on social media on Friday showing him transporting an old car shell on a three-wheeled motorized tricycle, obstructing traffic and raising safety concerns, a traffic police officer said on Monday.

Ho Chi Minh City inaugurates innovation startup center
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Startup Center, located at 123 Truong Dinh Street in Xuan Hoa Ward, was officially inaugurated and put into operation on Saturday morning.

Friendship Walk in Ho Chi Minh City marks 80 years of Vietnamese diplomacy
Ho Chi Minh CityA Friendship Walk was organized in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, drawing over 1,800 participants, including diplomatic leaders, city officials, consuls general, and members of international business associations, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s diplomatic service (August 28, 1945-2025).

Experts weigh in on Ho Chi Minh City’s plan for 4 free trade zones
Ho Chi Minh CityDomestic and foreign experts have welcomed Ho Chi Minh City’s plan to establish four free trade zones (FTZs), calling it suitable and feasible but cautioning that careful initial steps, including lessons from international experience, will be essential for success.

Authorities investigate video of motorized tricycle carrying car in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Binh Trieu traffic police under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security are currently verifying a video showing a motorized tricycle transporting an old car, which caused traffic congestion.

Tuoi Tre, Jiji Press eye joint events in Vietnam, Japan
Ho Chi Minh CityTuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper met with representatives of Jiji Press, Japan’s 80-year-old news agency, in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday to review past cooperation and explore future opportunities, including the possibility of organizing joint events in both countries.

Ho Chi Minh City to display fireworks at 4 sites for National Day celebrations
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is set to host fireworks displays at four key locations across the city in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

Diplomatic guests attend Tuoi Tre’s 50th anniversary celebration
Ho Chi Minh CityTuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper celebrated its 50th anniversary (September 2, 1975 - 2025) with a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, attended by distinguished diplomatic representatives.

High-speed rail connecting downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio set to begin construction by late 2025
Ho Chi Minh CityA high-speed railway connecting downtown Ho Chi Minh City with Can Gio, a former coastal district in the city, is expected to begin construction in November 2025 and operate at a speed of 350 km/h once completed.

Vietnamese rice noodle fest to debut in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe first-ever Vietnamese Rice Noodle Festival will take place at September 23 Park in Ben Thanh Ward under Ho Chi Minh City from October 16 to 19.