Ho Chi Minh City plans artistic lighting, 3D mapping for iconic landmarks
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is moving forward with an ambitious plan to transform the city’s nighttime landscape through artistic lighting and 3D mapping displays at several of its most recognizable landmarks.
Ho Chi Minh City, Slovakia aim to strengthen cooperation in key sectors
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam’s southern hub Ho Chi Minh City and Slovakia have agreed to expand cooperation in culture, trade and other key areas, including innovation and tourism, during a recent meeting between officials from both sides.
IFC backs Ho Chi Minh City financial hub, eyes $3bn investment in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh CityThe U.S.-based International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, has pledged support for the development of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) and plans to invest US$3 billion in the Southeast Asian country in the coming time.
Businesses in Ho Chi Minh City remove illegal sidewalk ads amid crackdown
Ho Chi Minh CitySeveral businesses have been dismantling large advertising structures illegally installed on sidewalks along downtown streets in Ho Chi Minh City as local authorities are stepping up efforts to regulate outdoor advertising to balance business development with urban landscape quality and public safety.
Subsidiary of global shipping company MSC becomes investor of Ho Chi Minh City int’l transshipment port
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has approved a consortium of Vietnam Maritime Corporation, Saigon Port Joint Stock Company, and Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A., a member of global container shipping line MSC, to develop the mammoth Can Gio International Transshipment Port project.
3 more schools in Ho Chi Minh City halt lunch service after mass food poisoning
Ho Chi Minh CityThree middle schools in Ho Chi Minh City have suspended lunch services following a food poisoning incident that sickened more than 200 students at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School last week.
How to spend 48 hours in Ho Chi Minh City over upcoming holidays, packed and fun
Ho Chi Minh CityWith Vietnamese workers heading into two upcoming holiday periods, many are planning trips to popular or overseas destinations, while Ho Chi Minh City remains a lively option for those looking to make the most of their days off.
Ho Chi Minh City mobilizes over 100 hospitals for free citywide health screenings
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will start mobilizing doctors from more than 100 hospitals citywide to provide free medical check-ups and screenings for residents at all 168 healthcare facilities of communes, wards, and special zones on Friday.
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City among Asia-Pacific’s five most expensive office markets
Vietnam NewsGrade A office rents in central Ho Chi Minh City are nearing US$65 per sqm per month, placing the city among the five most expensive office markets in Asia-Pacific.
Heatwave increases burden on renters in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityRenters in Ho Chi Minh City are struggling with soaring living costs as prolonged heatwaves push electricity and water bills higher, forcing low-income workers to cut spending, work extra hours, and search for ways to cope with extreme indoor temperatures.
