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.
Digital Finance Day 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City set to feature new technologies, immersive experiences
Ho Chi Minh City 15:18 01/06/2026The Digital Finance Day 2026 is set to open in Ho Chi Minh City on June 6, treating visitors to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and interactive experiences, including demonstrations of deepfake videos, real-world scam phone recordings, and other artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled fraud tactics.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks CNN partnership to promote itself to global audience
Ho Chi Minh City 19:06 30/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to collaborate with CNN to showcase its economic potential, cultural attractions, and vision for sustainable development to a global audience, city leaders said during a recent meeting with representatives of the international broadcaster.
Ho Chi Minh City trials software for temporary roadway, sidewalk use management
Ho Chi Minh City 14:29 28/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has approved a pilot program to deploy software designed to manage the temporary use of roadways and sidewalks for 18 months.
72-hour manhunt ends in arrest of 2 Samoan suspects in Ho Chi Minh City shooting
Vietnam News 12:32 27/05/2026Vietnamese police have arrested two Samoan nationals accused of carrying out a fatal shooting in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, less than 72 hours after the attack that left one Australian citizen dead and another critically injured.
Ho Chi Minh City department seeks to pilot on-demand mini bus service
Ho Chi Minh City 16:17 26/05/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has written to the municipal People’s Committee, seeking approval to trial a Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) model using mini buses that can pick up passengers on demand, in an effort to improve connectivity and increase the use of public transport across the city.
