Int'l tourists praise Ho Chi Minh City's lively, affordable Bui Vien nightlife
Ho Chi Minh CityBui Vien Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is attracting international visitors with its lively atmosphere, diverse entertainment options, and affordable prices, as tourism officials and industry representatives look to expand the southern metropolis' night-time economy.
Vietnamese ride-hailing driver pushes Chinese tourist’s broken-down scooter, refuses reward
Ho Chi Minh CityA ride-hailing driver in the former Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, now part of Ho Chi Minh City, has won widespread praise after pushing a Chinese tourist’s broken-down scooter for about a kilometer to a repair shop, then refusing to accept money offered in gratitude.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to restrict high-emission vehicles from downtown in 2028
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is proposing restrictions on high-emission vehicles entering its downtown area from 2028, with plans to gradually phase out gasoline-powered motorbikes and offer financial incentives for residents to switch to greener transport.
Ho Chi Minh City eyes more German investment in high-tech, green industries
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is seeking greater German investment in high-tech manufacturing, logistics, green technology, and human resource development, as bilateral trade reached nearly US$2 billion in the January-September period of 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City green-lights largest-ever social housing development
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved an investment policy and investor for its largest social housing project, which is set to cover 192 hectares of land in Ba Diem Commune and accommodate 67,645 residents.
Ho Chi Minh City plans for aging population as number of elderly residents tops 1.5mn
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has more than 1.57 million elderly residents and is projected to become an aged society by 2038, prompting the development of a five-tiered healthcare model ranging from community and home-based care to residential facilities and hospitals.
Ho Chi Minh City, Hamburg seek closer ties to attract German investment
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, in transport, logistics, high technology, and renewable energy to attract more German investment.
Ho Chi Minh City’s primeval forest offers a trek among bizarre vines
TravelTowering forest trees, tangled vines with bizarre shapes and winding trails beneath a green canopy at Con Dao National Park in Con Dao Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City, create a surprising landscape.
Rainfall expected to increase in Ho Chi Minh City through midweek
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City and other parts of southern Vietnam may see more widespread showers and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday, with heavy downpours possible in some areas and high tides increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying neighborhoods.
Ho Chi Minh City grapples with 120 waste hotspots
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City had recorded 120 waste accumulation hotspots as of mid-September 15, including 13 newly identified sites.
