Ho Chi Minh City police test drones to boost crime prevention
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City police on Wednesday conducted a pilot test of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, aiming to study their application to crime prevention, security management, and operational response across the city.
Ho Chi Minh City to inaugurate COVID-19 memorial park next week
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will inaugurate its COVID-19 memorial park on February 12, according to the city’s Department of Construction.
Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus rides on Fridays in 2026
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City offers free bus rides every Friday in 2026 to passengers who pay fares using approved cashless payment methods, the city’s Management Center of Public Transport said.
3 killed in early-morning house fire in Ho Chi Minh City alley
Ho Chi Minh CityA house fire that broke out in a narrow alley in Ho Chi Minh City in the early hours of Thursday claimed the lives of a woman and her two children, authorities said.
Ho Chi Minh City police dismantle large fake RON A95 gasoline ring
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have uncovered a large-scale ring accused of producing and selling counterfeit RON A95 gasoline by blending genuine fuel with industrial solvents and colorants, a scheme that authorities say posed serious risks to consumers and disrupted the fuel market.
Dozens hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City after year-end party
Ho Chi Minh CityDozens of people in Ho Chi Minh City were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment after developing symptoms consistent with food poisoning following a year-end party held a few days ago.
Ho Chi Minh City braces for motorcycle emissions inspections
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has instructed vehicle registration and inspection centers to prepare facilities and equipment for motorcycle emissions testing.
Ho Chi Minh City reports full access to clean water: SAWACO
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has achieved 100-percent access to clean water for residents, including expanded meter installation in hard-to-reach areas, the city’s water utility Saigon Water Corporation (SAWACO) said on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $17.3mn traditional medicine research center
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City on Tuesday broke ground on a VND450-billion (US$17.3 million) traditional medicine research and application center, a city-funded project scheduled to be completed and put into operation in 2027.
Ho Chi Minh City agencies differ on Ben Thanh Market, Turtle Lake renovations
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has defended ongoing renovation works at the iconic Ben Thanh Market and Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout after a proposal from the city’s Department of Planning and Architecture called for a temporary halt, citing public debate over aesthetics and landscape harmony.
