3 questioned after kite incident disrupts operations at Tan Son Nhat Airport
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have questioned three people after kites flown near Tan Son Nhat International Airport disrupted flight operations on Thursday evening, just two days after drone sightings caused major disruptions at Vietnam’s busiest airport.
Vietnam's national tech forum Conviction 2026 kicks off, with focus on AI
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh Technology Festival - Conviction 2026 opened on Friday, bringing together leaders and experts to shape policy and practical adoption across AI, blockchain, and digital assets.
Ho Chi Minh City building displays light show honoring Fidel Castro
Ho Chi Minh CitySaigon Marina IFC in Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City projected the Cuban national flag, images of Fidel Castro, and commemorative messages onto its facade on Thursday, marking the 100th anniversary of the Cuban leader’s birth.
Ho Chi Minh City targets clean environment, net-zero emissions by 2045
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City aims to resolve major environmental hotspots by 2030 and build a clean and healthy living environment by 2045, while moving toward net-zero emissions through stronger pollution control, green development, climate adaptation, and expanded urban green spaces.
Ho Chi Minh City’s free buses carry nearly 12mn passengers in just over a month
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s free bus policy has attracted nearly 12 million passenger trips after more than a month in operation, up some 44 percent year on year.
Ho Chi Minh City struggles with disposal of 17.2m cubic meters of canal sludge
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is facing a major bottleneck in its canal restoration efforts as the southern Vietnamese city lacks designated dumping sites for an estimated 17.2 million cubic meters of dredged soil and sludge.
Temporary sports facilities give rise to noisy drinking spots in Ho Chi Minh City urban area
Ho Chi Minh CityAlthough Binh Trung Ward authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have only approved temporary sports facilities on vacant land, a variety of other structures, including drinking establishments, have mushroomed in the An Phu - An Khanh urban area, causing noise and disorder.
Vietnamese lawmakers urge stronger drone controls after Tan Son Nhat incident affected over 60 flights
Vietnam NewsVietnamese lawmakers have called for stricter management of unmanned aerial vehicles after unauthorized drones disrupted operations at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday, affecting more than 60 flights.
3 museums, 1 passport: New way for int’l tourists to explore Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA physical ‘Heritage Passport’ linking three museums in Ho Chi Minh City is offering visitors, particularly international travelers, a new way to explore the city’s history, culture and cuisine.
Ho Chi Minh City to install giant screens for Vietnam's ASEAN Cup semifinal
Ho Chi Minh CityFive giant LED screens will be installed along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City for fans to watch and support Vietnam’s national football team in their 2026 ASEAN Cup semifinal against Malaysia.
