Ho Chi Minh City orders tighter inspections of karaoke bars, massage parlors to clamp down on hidden prostitution
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City administration has ordered tighter inspections of hotels, karaoke bars, massage parlors, and other service businesses to prevent disguised prostitution and related illegal activities.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 1,000 classrooms for new school year
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has launched a 150-day campaign to complete 1,000 new classrooms before the start of the 2026-27 academic year in early September.
Ho Chi Minh City resumes helicopter sightseeing tours
Ho Chi Minh CityHelicopter sightseeing tours over Ho Chi Minh City were resumed on Wednesday, offering travelers aerial views of the southern hub and surrounding areas after a hiatus since 2022.
Ho Chi Minh City metro ridership rises nearly 25% after fuel price increases
Ho Chi Minh CityPassenger numbers on Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 1 rose nearly 25 percent this week compared to the ridership before fuel prices increased, the operator said.
Over 40% of Ho Chi Minh City students aged 6-18 overweight or obese: doctors
Ho Chi Minh CityMore than 40 percent of schoolchildren aged six to 18 in Ho Chi Minh City are overweight or obese, largely owing to their high consumption of sugary drinks and fast food, doctors said on Thursday at a health talk hosted by Phap Luat Ho Chi Minh City (Ho Chi Minh City Law) newspaper.
Ho Chi Minh City uses VNeID to verify over 9.6 million voters ahead of national election
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has completed the review of more than 9.6 million voters through the national digital ID system, VNeID, finalizing preparations for the upcoming national election slated for March 15.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to expand bicycle lane network in second quarter
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is set to expand its network of dedicated bicycle lanes in the second quarter, following a sharp rise in public interest and usage along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard.
Ho Chi Minh City pilots paperless bus tickets
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has launched a pilot program eliminating paper tickets on 16 bus routes, replacing them with electronic tickets starting this month.
Ho Chi Minh City cracks down on public disorder
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City police have taken a tougher stance against inappropriate behavior in public spaces, with street hooliganism emerging as a key target of enforcement.
Voters hope for stronger transport links between Ho Chi Minh City, coastal destinations
Ho Chi Minh CityVoters in Ho Chi Minh City voiced their hope for the development of transport infrastructure connecting the city with key coastal destinations such as Can Gio, Vung Tau, and Con Dao to boost tourism and economic growth at a voter meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
