Ho Chi Minh City reports no abnormal increase in COVID-19 cases
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Department of Health in Ho Chi Minh City confirmed on Wednesday evening that there had been no unusual rise in COVID-19 infections, with no severe cases, fatalities or concerning new variants detected in the city.
Ho Chi Minh City police receive 47 Vietnamese citizens deported from US
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City police on Wednesday confirmed they had received 47 Vietnamese citizens deported from the United States, the largest group repatriated so far in 2026.
197 sets of martyrs’ remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park after 1 month of search
Ho Chi Minh CityOne month after excavation and search efforts began at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities have discovered the remains of 197 fallen soldiers, including several mass graves that are currently undergoing separation and identification.
Ho Chi Minh City pursues integrated strategy to eliminate traffic congestion by 2030
Ho Chi Minh CityWith its population of more than 14 million people, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating a comprehensive campaign to tackle chronic traffic congestion by combining infrastructure investment, smart technology, public transport expansion, and traffic management reforms, with a view to eliminating all 28 locations identified as having a high risk of traffic congestion by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City brings free health checkups to elderly, disabled residents at home
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is rolling out a program offering free home-based health checkups for the elderly, people with disabilities, and those unable to travel, as part of its commitment to ensure “no one is left behind” in public health services.
Ho Chi Minh City to begin construction of 8 waste transfer stations this year
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced plans to fast-track the construction of 23 waste transfer stations, with eight projects scheduled to break ground this year.
Ho Chi Minh City draws nearly $10bn in FDI amid strong performance across other sectors
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City attracted more than US$9.8 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2026, up 144.5 percent from a year earlier, while domestic business activity, industrial production, consumer spending, and other key economic indicators also posted strong growth, according to the city's Statistics Office.
Broadway musical performances delight commuters at Ho Chi Minh City metro station
Ho Chi Minh CityCommuters at Ben Thanh Metro Station in downtown Ho Chi Minh City were pleasantly surprised when they encountered a live musical theater show staged by artists from the Impact Theatre Saigon group on Saturday afternoon.
Ho Chi Minh City targets free public Wi-Fi for all by 2030 in smart city push
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has set a goal of providing free high-speed Wi-Fi in all public spaces by 2030, as part of a broad initiative to modernize its digital infrastructure and accelerate its transformation into a smart city.
Over 5,000 join mass solidarity walk in Ho Chi Minh City to support AO victims
Ho Chi Minh CityMore than 5,000 people gathered at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning for a solidarity walk supporting Agent Orange (AO) victims and marking the 65th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961-2026).
