Prolonged rain drives vegetable prices sharply higher in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:53 14/11/2025Extended periods of rain triggered by recent storms in northern and central Vietnam have pushed vegetable and fruit prices up sharply across many traditional markets in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City spends $19mn advancing traditional medicine treatment
Ho Chi Minh City 15:47 12/11/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has allocated some VND500 billion (US$19 million) to the Ho Chi Minh City Traditional Medicine Hospital to renovate its two blocks, paving the way for the establishment of specialized centers for traditional medicine treatment.
Ho Chi Minh City, Victoria strengthen partnership in education, finance, infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh City 16:35 11/11/2025Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, on Monday received Danny Pearson, Minister for Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs of Victoria, Australia, to discuss expanding cooperation between the Vietnamese city and the Australian state.
Vibrant colors of India shine bright at Diwali festival in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:23 09/11/2025The Indian community in Vietnam, together with international friends, gathered at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel on Saturday night for the Diwali Gala 2025, a dazzling celebration of India’s festival of lights.
Food poisoning cases linked to ‘banh mi’ in Ho Chi Minh City rise to 162
Ho Chi Minh City 15:19 09/11/2025The number of people hospitalized for food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City after eating ‘banh mi’ from a local shop has risen to 162, with Salmonella likely being the cause, health authorities reported on Saturday.
Ho Chi Minh City to expand green spaces, prioritize public land for parks: city’s Party chief
Ho Chi Minh City 14:14 09/11/2025Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tran Luu Quang emphasized the city’s determination to dramatically expand green spaces, prioritize the use of public land for parks, and accelerate its green transition to improve residents’ quality of life, heard a meeting between him and representatives from universities on Saturday evening.
Ho Chi Minh City investigates death of 15-year-old suspected of electrocution in flooded 'backpacker area'
Ho Chi Minh City 11:43 09/11/2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy suspected of electrocution on a flooded street in a so-called 'backpacker area' in Cau Ong Lanh Ward.
Severe flooding hits downtown Ho Chi Minh City after heavy rain
Ho Chi Minh City 09:57 09/11/2025Prolonged rain caused widespread flooding across several parts of Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday afternoon, leaving streets submerged and traffic paralyzed.
Dense fog blankets Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 06/11/2025A thick layer of fog covered Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, shrouding the skyline in a misty haze and bringing a cool, calm start to the day.
Ho Chi Minh City assigns Vingroup to research Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing road project
Ho Chi Minh City 09:33 05/11/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has agreed to allow Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate, to research and prepare an investment report for the construction of a sea-crossing road connecting Can Gio and the former Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
Ho Chi Minh City zoo reports strong business results during January-September
Ho Chi Minh City 12:56 04/11/2025The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in downtown Ho Chi Minh City recorded a positive business performance between January and September, thanks to rising visitor numbers and additional revenue from food, beverages, and other services.
Tourists spend over $8bn in Ho Chi Minh City during January-October
Ho Chi Minh City 16:28 03/11/2025Ho Chi Minh City welcomed some 40 million tourists between January and October, with visitors spending more than VND208 trillion (US$8 billion) during the period, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
