Ho Chi Minh City residents welcome New Year with metro rides, cycling in new lane
Ho Chi Minh CityDuring New Year’s Eve and the first day of 2026, passenger numbers on metro line No. 1, which links Ben Thanh Market with Suoi Tien Coach Station, rose sharply; while many residents were excitedly riding the newly inaugurated dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard.
Free metro, bus rides ring in 2026 as Ho Chi Minh City residents flock to public transport
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City offered free rides on all public transport services, including the metro and buses, on January 1 (Thursday), to mark the New Year, drawing large crowds and creating a lively atmosphere across the city.
Ho Chi Minh City sets floor area standards for apartments
Vietnam NewsThe Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has issued a decision establishing regulations for determining population density in apartment buildings and mixed-use apartment buildings, setting per capita floor area at 25-32m²/person.
Ho Chi Minh City sees record $10.5bn in remittances in 2025
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City was estimated to receive US$10.5 billion in remittances in 2025, the highest in the city’s history, according to Tran Thi Ngoc Lien, deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Regional Branch No. 2.
Ho Chi Minh City police charge landholder over illegal dumping of more than 250 tonnes of waste
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have charged a woman with causing environmental pollution after more than 250 metric tonnes of solid waste was found dumped on land she managed, authorities said on Wednesday.
N2 overpass branch at An Phu Intersection opens to traffic in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Transportation Works Construction Investment Project Management Authority of Ho Chi Minh City said on Wednesday night that the unit had held a ceremony to officially open the N2 overpass branch of the An Phu Interchange project to traffic.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils renovated Le Loi Boulevard to celebrate New Year
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City on Wednesday inaugurated the renovated Le Loi Boulevard, a key downtown thoroughfare, following nearly 20 days of work to upgrade infrastructure and revitalize the city center ahead of New Year celebrations.
Joy overflows as newborns welcome first moments of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityAs the clock struck midnight ushering in the New Year 2026, six newborns let out their first cries at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing waves of joy to their families and the medical staff who helped them into the world.
Ho Chi Minh City nears completion of 1st school on former cemetery site
Ho Chi Minh CityAn elementary school is nearing completion on land that once housed the former Binh Hung Hoa cemetery, as Ho Chi Minh City presses ahead with plans to redevelop the city’s largest burial ground for public infrastructure.
Ho Chi Minh City schools roll out phone-free recess to curb student screen time
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s education authority will implement a citywide phone-free recess model from January 2026, encouraging students to reduce mobile phone use during breaks through structured activities, student choice, and healthier school environments.
