Vibrant in Every Experience: Ho Chi Minh City refreshes tourism brand around 5 defining values
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is standardizing the identity of its refreshed tourism brand, 'Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant in Every Experience,' around five defining values – Green, Interwoven, Connected, Serene and Radiant – to promote a unified image and showcase the diverse experiences available across the city.
Vietnam Foodexpo 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
EconomyThe Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition 2026 (Vietnam Foodexpo 2026) opened on the morning of November 11 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Exhausted 13-year-old rescued after cycling for 2 days from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh CityA 13-year-old boy who cycled hundreds of kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta in search of his relatives was found exhausted along the way and given assistance by traffic police in Can Tho City a few days ago.
Belgium seeks to link Europe’s second-largest seaport with Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityBelgian Ambassador to Vietnam Pieter Leenknegt has proposed establishing a partnership between Ho Chi Minh City and Antwerp, home to Europe’s second-largest seaport, opening up opportunities for cooperation in port operations, logistics, and technology.
FOMO-driven parents in Ho Chi Minh City rush their first-graders into English certificate race
Ho Chi Minh CitySeeing fifth- and sixth-graders already holding international English certificates, with some even starting to prepare for the IELTS test, many Vietnamese parents are rushing to enroll their first-graders in test preparation classes for fear that their children will fall behind.
Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation to bring filmmakers, four films to Ho Chi Minh City this month
Ho Chi Minh CityHong Kong Film Gala Presentation will return to Ho Chi Minh City for the second year from November 21 to 23, with this year's edition co-organized by Autumn Meeting and Fulbright University Vietnam.
BigBang to bring 20th-anniversary multimedia exhibition to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityBigBang has announced plans to bring its COSMOS 20th-anniversary multimedia exhibition to Ho Chi Minh City following two concerts in Hanoi that drew around 90,000 fans last month, although the event dates, venue and ticket prices have yet to be announced.
Ho Chi Minh City considers financial support for workers switching to electric vehicles
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is considering financial assistance for industrial workers and low-income earners to help them meet motorcycle emission inspection requirements and switch to electric vehicles.
Ho Chi Minh City invites Aichi businesses to expand manufacturing investments
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has called on businesses from Japan’s Aichi Prefecture to expand investment in manufacturing, high technology, logistics and green energy, as foreign investment inflows into Vietnam’s southern metropolis continue to surge.
Ho Chi Minh City to host 4-day countdown event for 2027 at Nguyen Hue promenade
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will host a four-day countdown event from December 28 to 31 at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Saigon Ward, as part of a series of cultural and entertainment activities marking the transition from 2026 to 2027.
