Vietnamese TikTokers sentenced to 9 years in prison for drug use organization
Ho Chi Minh CityA court in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday sentenced TikTok content creators Nguyen Nhat Duy, 28, and Nguyen Van Hoang, 25, along with two other defendants, to nine years in prison each for organizing the illegal use of narcotics.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $3.5bn Can Gio–Vung Tau sea-crossing link
Ho Chi Minh CityThe People's Council of Ho Chi Minh City on Friday approved the investment policy for a VND93.159 trillion (US$3.54 billion) sea-crossing road linking Can Gio and Vung Tau under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, aiming to create a direct coastal connection between the two areas and ease pressure on existing transport routes.
Ho Chi Minh City to waive port infrastructure fees for 3 years, supporting firms by $272mn
Ho Chi Minh CityThe People's Council of Ho Chi Minh City has approved a policy to exempt businesses from paying seaport infrastructure fees from this month through May 31, 2029, a measure expected to provide about VND7.17 trillion (US$272.2 million) in support to firms amid rising logistics and trade costs.
Ho Chi Minh City plans free bus travel from July 1 through year-end
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is set to waive bus fares from July 1 through the end of 2026 in a major effort to encourage greater use of public transportation, ease traffic congestion, and reduce environmental pollution.
France’s Fête de la Musique brings 18 live music performances to Ho Chi Minh City this weekend
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Fête de la Musique music festival will take place across Ho Chi Minh City this weekend, bringing 18 performances to 15 venues throughout the city.
Ho Chi Minh City set to launch disaster monitoring software in September
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City plans to roll out a new disaster monitoring software system in September, aiming to strengthen preparedness against floods, heavy rains, and tidal surges, a city official told a press briefing on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks bigger role in strengthening Vietnam-Russia ties
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City hopes to make greater contributions to deepening the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership as cooperation between the city and Russian partners continues to expand, a municipal leader said.
Ho Chi Minh City to transform 17 industrial parks into AI-powered smart industrial hubs
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City plans to transform 17 industrial parks and export processing zones into smart industrial hubs that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
THACO targets April 2027 start for metro railcar production for Ho Chi Minh City rail projects
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamese conglomerate Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO) plans to begin producing railcars in April 2027 at a new factory to supply metro and railway projects, including the railway linking Ho Chi Minh City with Long Thanh International Airport, a company executive said on Thursday.
In Ho Chi Minh City, stolen cats reunited with owners as foreigners, local residents donate supplies
Ho Chi Minh CityHundreds of cat owners streamed to the Ho Chi Minh City criminal police division headquarters last weekend in hopes of finding missing pets after officers dismantled an interprovincial cat theft and trafficking ring and rescued more than 400 cats.
