Unleashed dogs raise safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City public places
Ho Chi Minh CityUnleashed and unmuzzled dogs roaming freely in public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City are raising growing safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in crowded areas such as Gia Dinh Park and along the Nhieu Loc Canal.
Meditating frog statue sparks viral photo trend at Ho Chi Minh City zoo
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City was bustling last weekend as young visitors flocked to pose for photos with a meditating frog statue and a collection of animal sculptures.
Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall nearly 17% year on year in Q1
Ho Chi Minh CityOverseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern economic hub, fell sharply year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker global conditions and seasonal factors, according to the State Bank of Vietnam's Region 2 branch.
‘Taste of Australia’ helps deepen Vietnam-Australia ties
Ho Chi Minh CityAustralia and Vietnam have built a strong and warm partnership, while events like the ‘Taste of Australia’ program have helped strengthen bilateral ties, heard the Taste of Australia 2026 Gala Reception held in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
Australian food showcased at Ho Chi Minh City expo
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Taste of Australia Expo opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, featuring 40 booths displaying a wide range of premium Australian food, beverages, and supplements.
Ho Chi Minh City fines 2 $57 each for illegal dumping after CCTV review
Ho Chi Minh CityAuthorities in Binh Chanh Commune in Ho Chi Minh City have fined two people VND1.5 million (US$57) each for dumping waste in a public area, local officials said on Saturday.
Vietnam court jails Japanese man 9 years for assault leading to fellow’s death
Ho Chi Minh CityA court in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday sentenced a Japanese national to nine years in prison for intentionally inflicting injury after an altercation with a fellow Japanese tourist who later died.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $19mn public-private venture fund for startups
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City on Friday launched a VND500 billion (US$19 million) public-private venture capital fund to invest in technology startups, with plans to expand capital to at least VND5 trillion ($189.9 million) by 2035.
Cuba ambassador seeks stronger media ties during visit to Vietnam’s Tuoi Tre
Ho Chi Minh CityCuba’s ambassador to Vietnam on Friday called for stronger media cooperation between the two countries during a visit to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper's headquarters, and said he hoped to contribute articles to the publication.
Middle-aged workers face hiring challenges in Ho Chi Minh City as firms favor younger staff
Ho Chi Minh CityMiddle-aged workers make up a large share of job seekers in Ho Chi Minh City but face hiring challenges as employers prioritize candidates under 40, city officials said at a press briefing on Thursday.
