Ho Chi Minh City launches crackdown on sidewalk, roadway encroachment
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City on Friday launched a citywide crackdown on the illegal occupation of sidewalks and roadways, as authorities seek to restore urban order in Vietnam’s largest metropolis.
Ho Chi Minh City looks to foster science, technology cooperation with S.Korea’s Daegu
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is seeking to deepen cooperation in science, technology, and innovation with South Korea’s Daegu, as city leaders highlighted more than a decade of close ties and outlined priorities ranging from high-tech development to smart city solutions.
Ho Chi Minh City busts food counterfeiting racket selling 50 metric tons of fake specialty meat
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring that produced and sold more than 50 metric tons of pork disguised as high-priced specialty meat, arresting eight suspects in a case that authorities say poses serious risks to public health.
Police step up pre-Tet checks at Ho Chi Minh City bus terminal, find ride-hailing taxi driver with alcohol
Ho Chi Minh CityA ride-hailing taxi driver tested positive for alcohol on Saturday morning as the Phu Lam Traffic Police Team, in coordination with An Lac Ward police, stepped up alcohol and drug checks on drivers of long-haul coaches, buses, and taxis before they left Mien Tay (Western) Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City allocates $483mn for science, technology in 2026 budget
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has allocated VND12.7 trillion (US$483.4 million) for science and technology spending from its 2026 budget, with the funding to be concentrated on digital infrastructure, data systems, and a demand-driven research model, city officials said.
Ho Chi Minh City opens ‘Pho’ Museum
Ho Chi Minh CityThe ‘Pho’ Museum, a new culinary space celebrating Vietnam’s most iconic dish, has officially opened to the public in Ho Chi Minh City.
157 house fires reported in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, leaving 15 dead
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City recorded 157 fires in private homes and mixed-use houses in 2025, resulting in 15 fatalities and property losses exceeding VND2.3 billion (US$87,550), an officer told the city’s socio-economic press briefing on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City kicks off 2nd metro line project
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City on Thursday launched the construction of metro line No. 2 linking Ben Thanh in the city center and Tham Luong in the northwest, marking the first time a Vietnamese enterprise has served as the EPC general contractor for a city metro project.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $5.5bn national sports complex
Ho Chi Minh CityAuthorities on Thursday broke ground on the Rach Chiec National Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, a long-planned project worth about VND145.6 trillion (US$5.5 billion) that will include a main stadium with capacity of up to 75,000 seats.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on series of major infrastructure projects
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City on Thursday morning simultaneously broke ground on a series of large-scale, strategic projects, marking a new phase in its infrastructure development drive.
