Ho Chi Minh City, Catalonia seek deeper investment ties
Ho Chi Minh City 17:12 29/07/2026The southern Vietnamese hub and Spanish autonomous region are seeking to deepen investment and business ties by turning their cooperation potential into specific projects and long-term partnerships, while strengthening connectivity between the two sides.
Ho Chi Minh City set to boost public transit with 5-minute walk access, night buses
Ho Chi Minh City 18:14 28/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City is shaking up its public transit system, with a view to putting bus stops and metro stations within a quick 300- to 500-meter walk, which takes roughly 5-7 minutes, for all residents.
Foreign consuls explore Ho Chi Minh City's iconic landmarks on cultural walking tour
Ho Chi Minh City 20:26 25/07/2026Consuls general and representatives of foreign consular missions in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday morning joined a walking tour of some of the city's most iconic landmarks as part of the 'Walk to Understand the City' program.
Ho Chi Minh City police uncover acute lack of escape hammers on sleeper buses
Ho Chi Minh City 10:14 25/07/2026A recent traffic safety campaign in Ho Chi Minh City has exposed widespread negligence among passenger bus operators regarding fire and emergency escape equipment.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up efforts to tackle 159 flood-prone locations by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 12:49 24/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City has rolled out a US$13 billion roadmap to clear 159 flood hotspots by 2030, racing to overhaul its drainage network as extreme weather and a newly expanded geographical area compound the issue.
Ho Chi Minh City children experience metro, waterbus trips during summer program
Ho Chi Minh City 10:47 23/07/2026Fifty children in Ho Chi Minh City explored the city’s metro system and Saigon Waterbus on Wednesday as part of the ‘I Love My City’ summer program organized by local authorities in Xuan Hoa Ward and university volunteers.
The city that helped Vietnam learn from global economy
In-Depth 16:10 22/07/2026More than a gateway for goods and capital, Ho Chi Minh City’s true legacy is its role as the intellectual bridge between Vietnam and the global economy.
Nearly 100 int’l volunteers join green summer campaign in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:42 22/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday welcomed nearly 100 young volunteers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos to participate in the city’s Mua He Xanh (Green Summer) volunteer campaign through August 15.
Ho Chi Minh City ward turns vacant public lots into mini parks
Ho Chi Minh City 15:22 22/07/2026Binh Tan Ward in Ho Chi Minh City has transformed 52 small vacant plots of state-managed land into mini parks and community spaces, aiming to improve urban living and strengthen neighborhood connections.
Ho Chi Minh City police seize 1,670 e-cigarette pods containing etomidate
Ho Chi Minh City 14:59 22/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested dozens of suspects and seized nearly 1,700 e-cigarette pods containing etomidate, raising concerns over the growing use of the drug in disguised forms.
Free buses pave way for Ho Chi Minh City's greener future: op-ed
Expat Life 19:23 20/07/2026"When the news broke that Ho Chi Minh City was rolling out completely free bus rides across 134 routes until the end of the year, it was a striking development."
How public transport is driving Ho Chi Minh City's sustainable mobility transition
Ho Chi Minh City 10:49 17/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City is speeding up its transition toward sustainable urban mobility through a range of investments designed to make public transportation a more convenient and attractive choice for daily commuters.
