France seeks to expand cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City across key sectors
Ho Chi Minh CityFrance is looking to step up cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City in areas such as infrastructure, finance, healthcare, and green development, as bilateral ties continue to deepen under the Vietnam–France comprehensive strategic partnership, according to French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet.
Ho Chi Minh City forecast to see unseasonal rain before Tet
Ho Chi Minh CityUnseasonal rain is expected in southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, over the next two days due to high-altitude wind disturbances, the region’s weather agency said, warning that some areas could experience heavy downpours that may affect crops and Tet preparations.
Ho Chi Minh City traffic police step up efforts to restore order at wholesale markets ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh CityTraffic police in Ho Chi Minh City are intensifying coordination with relevant forces to restore urban order and ensure traffic safety at wholesale markets as the Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, approaches, amid increasingly complex traffic conditions.
Ho Chi Minh City police indict 4 over sales of more than 10,000 fake perfume bottles
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern hub, have arrested and prosecuted four suspects accused of selling more than 10,000 bottles of counterfeit perfumes bearing well-known brand names, with the goods valued at nearly US$387,000 if they were genuine.
Ho Chi Minh City launches $2bn hyperscale data center
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has moved to deploy a US$2 billion artificial intelligence (AI)-based hyperscale data center project jointly developed by a UAE-based group and domestic investors, a landmark step toward becoming a regional hub for data, technology, and international finance.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust armed cat-theft ring, recover stolen pets
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a gang of cat thieves who used pepper spray to resist capture, recovering 18 stolen cats and arresting multiple suspects.
Fireworks light up Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio in Ho Chi Minh City to open spring fest
Ho Chi Minh CityA vibrant fireworks display lit up the sky over Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the opening of the Can Gio Spring Festival on Saturday night.
Foreign diplomats enjoy Lunar New Year program in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityMore than 30 foreign diplomats and their families joined a spring friendship tour in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday morning, immersing themselves in the colors, rituals, and warmth of Vietnam’s traditional Tet, or Lunar New Year, in the days leading up to the holiday.
Double-decker buses might be penalized for illegal stopping in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Road Traffic Infrastructure Management Center under the municipal Department of Construction has proposed strict penalties against open-top double-decker buses that illegally stop and park while picking up and dropping off passengers in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, citing repeated violations of traffic regulations and risks to public safety.
Ho Chi Minh City to fully cover tuition for medical residents
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City plans to fully pay tuition fees for medical residents under a new policy aimed at training top young medical talent, the city’s health department chief said, marking a breakthrough in training high-quality healthcare professionals.
