Ho Chi Minh City grapples with what to do about 4,000 aging trees
Ho Chi Minh CityFollowing the recent death of a motorcyclist after a tree branch fell on An Duong Vuong Street in Ho Chi Minh City, debate over whether to preserve or replace the city's 4,000 aging trees has intensified.
12,000 wait-listed for a glimpse inside French Residence in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday opened the French Residence at 6 Le Duan Street, Saigon Ward, to the public, welcoming residents and tourists to explore the historic site as part of European Heritage Days.
Ho Chi Minh City accelerates efforts to hit 10% growth target in 2026
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has ordered agencies and local administrations to accelerate work in the final four months of 2026, remove bottlenecks and mobilize resources to achieve its target of at least 10 percent gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth for the year, according to local authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City homebuyers head outward in search of bigger, more affordable homes
Ho Chi Minh CityNearly seven in 10 homebuyers in Ho Chi Minh City are willing to move away from central areas to the suburbs or new urban developments in search of larger living spaces at more affordable prices, according to a recent survey.
Heavy rain turns streets into torrents, knocks motorcyclists down in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityHeavy rain lashed Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening, flooding many streets and sending torrents of water rushing through the streets, with some motorcyclists knocked off their bikes.
Falling tree branch kills man, injures his wife in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA large tree branch fell onto a bus before bouncing onto the road and hitting a married couple riding a motorbike on An Duong Vuong Street in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday evening, killing the husband and injuring his wife.
$500 a month, 17 hours a day: The reality for Vietnam ride-hailing drivers
Ho Chi Minh CityBehind ride-hailing trips are workdays stretching from 5 am to 10 pm, road risks, and worries about illness and maternity leave, yet many drivers still lack adequate social security protection.
Why do crowds keep flocking to Ho Chi Minh City’s major hospitals?
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s leading top-tier hospitals, including Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital, and University Medical Center, continue to receive enormous numbers of patients every day, with some facilities recording unprecedented volumes.
Bespoke iPhone 18 Pro editions debut in Ho Chi Minh City, priced at over $11,540
Ho Chi Minh CityLuxury versions of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, handcrafted with gold, platinum, and gemstones, have been unveiled in Ho Chi Minh City with prices ranging from VND143 million (US$5,500) to more than VND300 million ($11,540).
Ho Chi Minh City eateries roll out Mid-Autumn decor, free lanterns for children
Ho Chi Minh CitySeveral eateries in Ho Chi Minh City are spending tens of millions of dong on elaborate Mid-Autumn Festival decorations, while some are giving children traditional cellophane lanterns and organizing family activities.
