French pianist Dana Ciocarlie to perform in Ho Chi Minh City this weekend
Ho Chi Minh CityFrench pianist Dana Ciocarlie, widely recognized on international stages, is set to perform in Ho Chi Minh City on December 6.
Ho Chi Minh City pushes ‘dual transition’ for growth, global integration
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is accelerating a ‘dual transition’ focused on digital transformation and green economic development as it enters a new phase of expansion and global integration following an administrative merger earlier this year, officials said at the 2025 Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) Global Summit on Wednesday.
South Africa seeks fresh momentum in Ho Chi Minh City-Johannesburg ties
Ho Chi Minh CitySouth Africa wants to revive cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Johannesburg following the elevation of Vietnam-South Africa relations to a strategic partnership, the South African ambassador said during a meeting with city leaders on Wednesday.
Christmas decoration sales in Ho Chi Minh City slump after storms, floods
Ho Chi Minh CitySales of Christmas decorations in Ho Chi Minh City have fallen sharply this year as recent storms and floods dampened demand, shop owners said.
Ho Chi Minh City detects return of EV71 as severe hand, foot and mouth cases rise
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has reported the re-emergence of Enterovirus 71 (EV71), a strain linked to severe hand, foot and mouth disease, as infections climbed in November, the city’s health department said on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City plans trial of drones for rescue operations, delivery services
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is preparing to pilot a range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) services, using drones for rescue operations and delivery services, according to a recent report by the municipal People’s Committee.
Ho Chi Minh City to pilot low emission zones in 2026, with fines up to $15 for non-compliant vehicles
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will begin piloting low emission zones next year and will use camera-based monitoring to track vehicles that fail to meet required emission standards. Fines will eventually top US$15 for violations.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Notre-Dame Cathedral doubles LED lights for Christmas, draws crowds
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City has been decorated with 1,000 kilometers of LED lights for Christmas, double the number used last year, drawing crowds of residents and tourists eager to take photos.
Vegetable prices ease in Ho Chi Minh City, remain high as domestic supply falls
Ho Chi Minh CityVegetable prices in Ho Chi Minh City eased slightly this week as additional imports from Thailand and China arrived, though costs remain well above normal due to sharp supply declines from Da Lat, traders said.
Ho Chi Minh City surgeons reattach hand after 2 months of preservation in pregnant woman’s leg
Ho Chi Minh CityDoctors at Binh Duong General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully reattached the right hand of a pregnant woman carrying 34-week twins, nearly two months after the severed hand was temporarily grafted to her lower leg to maintain blood supply and preserve its living tissue, the municipal Department of Health announced on Sunday afternoon.
