Ho Chi Minh City hospital launches Vietnam’s 1st pelvic floor center
Ho Chi Minh CityHung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday launched Vietnam’s first pelvic floor center, alongside a same-day treatment unit, to expand specialized care for women’s health.
Strategic infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem gains momentum under new mechanisms
Ho Chi Minh CitySituated at the eastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, Thu Thiem New Urban Area, which has long held a pivotal role as a key connector between the city and the southeastern region, is now entering a decisive phase, marked by the simultaneous roll-out of multiple large-scale infrastructure projects under new mechanisms.
Ho Chi Minh City looks to expand temporary parks on vacant land after Tet pilot
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is reviewing how to maintain and expand temporary public parks created on vacant land after several sites were converted into green spaces for the 2026 Lunar New Year celebrations, officials said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City to host 1st Francophone Comics Festival next week
Ho Chi Minh CityA special day dedicated to Francophone comics will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday next week, combining professional activities with a public festival to foster publishing cooperation between France, Belgium, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks breakthroughs for nighttime economy
Ho Chi Minh CityWith Ho Chi Minh City’s untapped ‘gold mine’ of the nighttime economy seen as a critical driver of growth, the southern metropolis should move beyond fragmented development toward a coordinated strategy and breakthroughs, heard a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy needs identity, connectivity to thrive
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City needs to establish a distinct identity, adopt a comprehensive development plan, and improve connectivity infrastructure to build a vibrant nighttime economy, rather than continuing with fragmented efforts, leaders of travel firms said at a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City expands cashless payments in public transport
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is expanding cashless payments across its public transport network, with contactless systems being fully rolled out on metro and bus services, authorities said on Wednesday.
Ho Chi Minh City drives nighttime economy from 24-hour supermarkets to midnight markets
Ho Chi Minh CityAs international and domestic travelers remain willing to spend, yet find their options dwindling late at night, Ho Chi Minh City is confronting a familiar challenge that is how to keep the urban experience alive after hours and create distinct nighttime identity.
Ho Chi Minh City to offer free health screenings to 16,000 residents at 60 sites
Ho Chi Minh CityAuthorities in Ho Chi Minh City will offer free specialist health screenings, including for common cancers, at 60 community health stations ahead of Vietnam’s Health Day on April 7, the municipal health department said on Wednesday.
Consul General Jung Jung Tae hopes Tuoi Tre to strengthen role as Vietnam-South Korea bridge
Ho Chi Minh CitySouth Korea’s new consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, Jung Jung Tae, expressed his hope that Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper will continue to serve as a bridge connecting Vietnam and South Korea, highlighting the publication’s role in fostering mutual understanding between the two countries.
