Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City fall nearly 17% year on year in Q1
Ho Chi Minh City 16:38 19/04/2026Overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's southern economic hub, fell sharply year on year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker global conditions and seasonal factors, according to the State Bank of Vietnam's Region 2 branch.
Australian food showcased at Ho Chi Minh City expo
Ho Chi Minh City 19:14 18/04/2026The Taste of Australia Expo opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, featuring 40 booths displaying a wide range of premium Australian food, beverages, and supplements.
Injured S.Korean ship supervisor medically evacuated to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:39 17/04/2026Border guards in Ho Chi Minh City have received a South Korean supervisor from a Bermuda-flagged vessel and brought him ashore for emergency treatment after he sustained a head injury at sea.
Ho Chi Minh City plans artistic lighting, 3D mapping for iconic landmarks
Ho Chi Minh City 17:25 15/04/2026Ho 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 positions itself as new-generation financial hub
Economy 16:05 15/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is actively redefining its financial identity, aiming to move beyond the model of a traditional financial center toward a new-generation hub deeply integrated with global capital markets, according to vice-chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Cong Vinh.
How to spend 48 hours in Ho Chi Minh City over upcoming holidays, packed and fun
Ho Chi Minh City 06:49 14/04/2026With 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.
Rain expected to ease southern Vietnam heat this week
Vietnam News 14:53 13/04/2026Rain is forecast to arrive across southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, early this week, easing the prolonged heatwave that has gripped the region, according to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station.
53 elementary school students hospitalized with suspected food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 10:42 10/04/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health recorded 53 cases of gastrointestinal illness among students at Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School in Binh Quoi Ward on Wednesday and Thursday, suspected to be linked to food poisoning.
Consortium eyes $1.84bn 99-story financial tower in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem
Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 07/04/2026A consortium of Sovico Group JSC and HDBank has proposed the development of a 99-story financial tower in Thu Thiem New Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City, with preliminary investment estimated at US$1.84 billion.
Francophone Comics Festival brings joyful reading to kids, adults in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 19:00 04/04/2026The first-ever Francophone Comics Festival in Ho Chi Minh City kicked off on Saturday, drawing crowds of comic fans of all ages, both Vietnamese and foreign.
Hundreds join fire drill at Ho Chi Minh City-based power company
Ho Chi Minh City 12:14 04/04/2026Hundreds of officers and personnel from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security, alongside on-site emergency teams, took part in a fire prevention and rescue drill at Phu My Thermal Power Company on Friday.
Red-light saga in Vietnamese traffic: Faster by a second, slower by a lifetime
Expat Life 10:23 04/04/2026"Our impatience actually slows everyone down, turning orderly intersections into gridlock and making the journey longer."
