Businesses urge Ho Chi Minh City to create testing grounds for new technologies
Ho Chi Minh CityBusinesses have urged Ho Chi Minh City to establish clear pilot mechanisms and prepare essential infrastructure, particularly electricity and digital infrastructure, to test new technologies and scale up practical applications.
Ho Chi Minh City urges officials to use buses, metro twice a week
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is encouraging civil servants and public employees to use buses, the metro, and water buses to shift commuting habits away from private vehicles.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens UAV controls, designates 63 no-fly zones
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is stepping up controls on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drones, by designating 63 localities as no-fly zones, requiring authorities to compile lists of UAV users and businesses, and cracking down on unauthorized flights, according to the municipal administration.
Ho Chi Minh City proposal classifies food safety incidents involving foreign deaths as level 3
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is proposing to classify food safety incidents involving the death of a foreign national as Level 3 emergencies, requiring the municipal administration to direct the response, under a draft regulation also requiring rapid-response teams to begin initial action within two hours of receiving reports.
What’s next for Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic traditional markets?
Ho Chi Minh CitySeveral traditional markets in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, including Ben Thanh and Tan Dinh, are set for changes to their stall arrangements, product offerings and infrastructure as authorities seek to improve business operations and enhance the city’s tourism appeal.
Autumn Economic Forum 2026: Gateway for global investors to Ho Chi Minh City int’l financial center
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Autumn Economic Forum 2026, which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, is expected to provide an important platform for the Vietnam International Financial Center in the southern metropolis to showcase its operating model and expand ties with international investors and financial institutions.
Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Autumn Economic Forum 2026 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday, kicking off four days of discussions on technology, innovation and new growth drivers.
Ho Chi Minh City's TOD model: Beyond rising land prices around metro stations
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City's first metro line is already boosting property markets along its route, but experts say the real potential of transit-oriented development (TOD) lies in creating new economic hubs, improving urban productivity, and reshaping the city's development.
‘I Love You’: Saigon Zoo welcomes three adorable baby capybaras
Ho Chi Minh CitySaigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens has introduced a charming trio of newborn capybaras named Anh, Yeu, and Em -- a phrase translating to "I love you" -- bringing fresh joy to visitors following the recent passing of its beloved lion.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $14bn plan to tackle 28 traffic congestion hotspots with key projects
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has rolled out a comprehensive plan featuring 98 infrastructure projects with a total investment of approximately VND360.841 trillion (nearly US$14 billion) to resolve 28 critical traffic congestion hotspots across the city, according to the municipal Department of Construction.
