Ho Chi Minh City tax agency launches AI-powered call center to remind taxpayers of debts, exit bans
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Tax Department has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered call center to remind taxpayers about outstanding debts and notify them of temporary exit bans, aiming to prevent residents from discovering such restrictions only upon arriving at airports.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens tourism management amid growing scams, visitor solicitation
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is stepping up tourism management and visitor protection as aggressive solicitation, price gouging and increasingly sophisticated online scams involving tour and hotel bookings continue to affect tourists, with the municipal Department of Tourism and police signing a coordination agreement for 2026-31.
Woman killed after boat explodes on Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA woman was killed and two other people were rescued after a wooden boat exploded and caught fire on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday morning.
One-way restrictions for cars on Ho Chi Minh City street next week for metro construction
Ho Chi Minh CityStarting August 13, Ho Chi Minh City will adjust traffic arrangements on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street to facilitate construction of Metro Line No. 2 linking Ben Thanh area in the city center and Tham Luong area in the northwest.
Ho Chi Minh City forms expert panel to advise on strategic transport projects
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has established an expert advisory panel to provide consultation on four major transport infrastructure projects with a combined investment of about US$6.7 billion.
Ho Chi Minh City to provide free health checkups for 3 million students
Ho Chi Minh CityApproximately three million students from preschool to university level in Ho Chi Minh City will receive free annual health checkups funded by the state budget starting from the 2026-27 academic year, the city’s Department of Health said on Friday.
Young Vietnamese pay around $2 to improve English at speaking clubs
Ho Chi Minh CityEnglish-speaking clubs in Ho Chi Minh City are attracting students and young professionals seeking affordable opportunities to practice conversation, receive feedback, and build confidence, with most sessions costing VND50,000-100,000 (US$1.9-3.8).
Ho Chi Minh City: Boosting Korea ties through AI, innovation
Ho Chi Minh CityNearly 200 exhibitors and thousands of business matchmaking sessions will be featured at HCMC K-Brand Expo 2026, as Ho Chi Minh City and South Korea seek to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), technology, investment, startups, and workforce development.
Ho Chi Minh City refines new bus stop design after public feedback
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City Public Transport Management Center has said its pilot of a new bus shelter on Pasteur Street in Saigon Ward has received largely positive feedback from residents, prompting further refinements to the design.
Ho Chi Minh City ward opens day care center for seniors
Ho Chi Minh CityAuthorities in Binh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have launched a community-based day care center for the elderly, aimed at improving health services and social engagement for seniors.
