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."
Int’l financial center in Ho Chi Minh City jumps 11 spots in global rankings
Ho Chi Minh City 17:43 02/04/2026The International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City has climbed 11 places to rank 84th among 120 global financial centers, according to the latest Global Financial Centers Index.
Median to be closed at Ho Chi Minh City intersection for metro station construction on weekend
Ho Chi Minh City 13:08 01/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City will start to close the median strip at Truong Chinh - Pham Van Bach Intersection in Tan Son Ward on Saturday to facilitate work on a station for metro line No. 2.
Ho Chi Minh City leverages sea, forest, healthcare strengths for medical tourism
Ho Chi Minh City 11:21 01/04/2026Ho Chi Minh City is positioning itself as an ideal destination for medical tourism, leveraging its diverse natural landscapes, healthcare system, and rich cultural heritage to attract both domestic and international visitors seeking comprehensive health and wellness services, heard a scientific seminar held on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City police help return taxi passenger’s bag containing assets worth $114,000
Ho Chi Minh City 09:43 29/03/2026Police in Vinh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, along with Nguyen Van Trong, a 36-year-old taxi driver, on Saturday completed procedures to return a bag containing belongings worth over VND3 billion (US$114,000) to a 66-year-old woman who had left it in the taxi.
Ho Chi Minh City’s nighttime economy needs identity, connectivity to thrive
Ho Chi Minh City 18:53 26/03/2026Ho Chi Minh City needs to establish a distinct identity, adopt a comprehensive development plan, and improve connectivity infrastructure to build a vibrant nighttime economy, rather than continuing with fragmented efforts, leaders of travel firms said at a thematic seminar titled 'Nighttime Economy: Driving Growth in Ho Chi Minh City' on Wednesday.
