Renderings, drone footage reveal site of planned Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing route
Ho Chi Minh City 10:30 01/07/2026Architectural renderings and drone footage have revealed the site of the planned Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing route, which will dramatically shorten travel between Can Gio Ward and Vung Tau Ward in Ho Chi Minh City by replacing the current road journey of several hundred kilometers with a direct crossing over Ganh Rai Bay.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment in AI, semiconductors, green technology during China trip
Ho Chi Minh City 10:54 29/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City has stepped up efforts to attract international investment in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and green technology, through a series of investment promotion activities held in China.
‘Friendship Melodies’ promotes cultural diversity, fosters international ties in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:55 28/06/2026A cultural exchange program, ‘Friendship Melodies,’ was held on Saturday at Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together members of the international community and local participants in a celebration of cultural diversity and cooperation.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks investors for billion-dollar mega-urban projects
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 27/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City is calling for international investors to develop a series of mega-urban projects worth nearly US$9 billion, focusing on the northern and eastern gateways of the city.
Ho Chi Minh City lists most flood-prone streets, including one in former Thao Dien
Ho Chi Minh City 13:42 26/06/2026Since the beginning of 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has recorded 26 roads flooded by rain, while eight others remain vulnerable to tidal flooding, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction said at a socio-economic press briefing on Thursday afternoon.
2 films trace origins of Ho Chi Minh City’s name
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 25/06/2026As Ho Chi Minh City will mark the 50th anniversary of being named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, two new documentary films are expected to shed light on the little-known history behind the city's renaming and the deep public sentiment that inspired it.
Ho Chi Minh City leader urges more effective 2-tiered administration, citizen-centered governance
Ho Chi Minh City 09:29 24/06/2026Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc has directed departments and local authorities to improve the effectiveness of the city’s two-tiered local government model, reform governance thinking, and accelerate administrative reform with a strong focus on people and businesses.
Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year master plan puts quality of life at center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:12 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s proposed master plan for the 2025-50 period, with a 100-year vision, aims to transform the southern Vietnamese metropolis into a globally competitive megacity while prioritizing residents’ quality of life, sustainability, climate resilience, and equitable development opportunities for tens of millions of inhabitants in the years to come.
Tuoi Tre launches special platform marking 50th anniversary of city named after President Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City 10:09 23/06/2026Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper has launched a special multimedia platform celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being officially renamed after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 - 2026), offering readers an interactive look at Ho Chi Minh City's history, achievements, and future aspirations.
Ho Chi Minh City looks to Japan for knowledge sharing in regional megacity development
Ho Chi Minh City 13:24 09/06/2026A Ho Chi Minh City delegation met with senior Japanese officials to seek continued support from Japan in infrastructure, transportation, urban planning, and official development assistance (ODA), while learning from Tokyo’s experience in building a regional megacity during a working trip to Japan from June 5 to 9.
Late-afternoon downpours expected in Ho Chi Minh City through Saturday
Ho Chi Minh City 10:31 04/06/2026Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue drenching Ho Chi Minh City and many localities in southern Vietnam during the late afternoon and evening through Saturday, according to the southern weather center.
Ho Chi Minh City sees South Korea as key partner in next growth phase
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 03/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City continues to regard South Korea as one of its most important partners and hopes to attract greater investment from South Korean firms, as it pursues its ambition of becoming a regional economic, financial, and innovation hub, chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc told a meeting with South Korean Consul General Jung Jung Tae on Wednesday morning.
