25 suspected food poisoning cases reported at Ho Chi Minh City elementary school
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 28/04/2026Some hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have reported 25 suspected cases of food poisoning linked to Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School in Tan Thuan Ward, with one child experiencing severe complications requiring mechanical ventilation.
Rain, gusty winds expected in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 25/04/2026Thunderstorm clouds developing over Vietnam’s eastern provinces are forecast to bring rain and strong winds to the southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City, on Saturday night.
Ho Chi Minh City officially opens Cho Lon night quarter
Ho Chi Minh City 10:22 25/04/2026Following a four-month pilot phase, the Cho Lon night quarter, located near Binh Tay Market in Binh Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, was officially launched on Friday evening, operating daily from 6:00 pm to midnight.
Japanese firm opens $21mn tempura batter plant in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 17:35 23/04/2026Japanese grain solution company Showa Sangyo, which was the first producer in the world to sell the tempura batter mix, officially put into service a US$21-million production facility in Ho Chi Minh City in late March, marking a significant expansion into Vietnam and the broader ASEAN market.
Photo exhibition celebrates Ho Chi Minh City-Lyon sisterhood
Ho Chi Minh City 17:16 23/04/2026A photo exhibition marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam (1973-2026) opened on Wednesday, showcasing urban life connections between the sister cities of Lyon and Ho Chi Minh City through 14 outdoor photographs.
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.
