Many hospitals in southern Vietnam suspend PET/CT scans over cyclotron shutdown
Ho Chi Minh CityThe only cyclotron in southern Vietnam has ceased operations, disrupting PET/CT scan services at several major hospitals and directly affecting patients.
Authorities probe viral clip of man pulling down neighbor’s gate after karaoke noise complaint in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City authorities are verifying a video circulating online that shows a man forcefully pulling down a neighbor’s gate after being complained about loud karaoke singing.
Ho Chi Minh City outdoor workers steal moments of rest under park shade
Ho Chi Minh CityAs the heat in southern Vietnam softens and the midday sun sits high overhead, weary street workers across Ho Chi Minh City pause their grind for fleeting moments of rest—some on plastic sheets, others in hammocks, many more slumped over motorbikes or stretched awkwardly across their seats.
Guangzhou Metro says will share TOD development experience with Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityGuangzhou Metro Group Co. Ltd. from China stated that it is ready to fully share its experience and support the development of urban areas following the TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) model in Ho Chi Minh City during a recent meeting with municipal authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City police dismantle major counterfeit perfume trafficking ring
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City Police have just busted a ring implicated in the trading of nearly 10,000 counterfeit perfume bottles of famous brands, such as Chanel, Bvlgari, and YSL, smuggled from China, with an estimated value of over VND10 billion (US$382,789), the police reported on Saturday.
Samsung Ho Chi Minh City receives over $22mn tax refund after 3-year delay
Ho Chi Minh CitySamsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex (SEHC), an electronics manufacturer based in Ho Chi Minh City, has finally received a value-added tax (VAT) refund of over VND582 billion (US$22.3 million) after over three years of repeated petitions, thanks to swift intervention from Vietnam's Ministry of Finance and tax authorities.
Ho Chi Minh City could soon declare end of measles outbreak after year-long battle
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on Friday confirmed that 100 percent of its wards and communes now meet criteria to declare the measles outbreak over, following a significant decline in cases and widespread vaccination efforts.
Don’t turn Ho Chi Minh City sidewalks and streets into free car parking lots
Ho Chi Minh CityEditor’s note: The following article and photos were submitted by Luu Ngoc, a contributor to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. The piece was translated from Vietnamese into English and edited by Tuoi Tre News, the daily’s English edition, for clarity, consistency, and coherence.
Ho Chi Minh City to build new 25-story Youth Culture House
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City administration has approved a VND2,240-billion (US$85 million) project to construct a new Youth Culture House, featuring 25 floors and aiming to serve as a modern space for education, arts, and innovation.
Vietnam to pilot first solar balcony project in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam’s first solar-powered balcony system will be trialed at a residential building in Ho Chi Minh City, developers announced on Thursday at the launch of the 'Balcony Solar System for Vietnam (BSS4VN)' initiative.
