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.
Over 700 people take part in fire drill at Ho Chi Minh City shopping mall
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 16/07/2026More than 700 people joined a large-scale fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue drill at AEON Tan Phu shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning, as authorities tested emergency response capabilities under a simulated major fire scenario.
French National Day reception in Ho Chi Minh City highlights growing Vietnam-France ties
Ho Chi Minh City 10:46 15/07/2026The French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a reception at the French Residence in Saigon Ward on Tuesday to celebrate French National Day, with the event spotlighting the expanding partnership between Vietnam and France.
Explainer: Why bus riders in Ho Chi Minh City still need to tap ID, bank cards despite free fares
Ho Chi Minh City 11:00 13/07/2026Although Ho Chi Minh City has waived fares on its public bus network, authorities still require passengers to tap their ID cards, bank cards, or other supported devices when boarding in order to record ridership, a city official said.
Ho Chi Minh City to build 7 steel overpasses to ease traffic congestion
Ho Chi Minh City 17:57 11/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City will build seven steel overpasses at major intersections to reduce chronic congestion, with projects scheduled for completion between 2026 and 2027, a city official told a recent meeting hosted by the municipal Party Committee.
Search area for war martyrs’ remains at Ho Chi Minh City park expanded threefold
Ho Chi Minh City 15:35 09/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities have expanded the search area for the remains of war martyrs at Le Thi Rieng Park to nearly three times its original size.
Search for war martyrs’ remains continues at Ho Chi Minh City park
Ho Chi Minh City 13:27 08/07/2026Search teams continued efforts to recover war martyrs' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday, while authorities collected DNA samples from the remains already uncovered for forensic analysis.
Ho Chi Minh City set to break ground on 4 metro projects during rest of 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 12:50 06/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City plans to break ground on four new metro projects totaling 138.8 kilometers by the end of this year, according to the city’s Management Authority for Urban Railways.
Ho Chi Minh City posts strong economic growth in H1 2026
Economy 17:43 05/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City reported strong economic growth in the first half of 2026, with gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanding 8.55 percent year on year, according to the city's statistics office.
Discover 2 'green lungs' added to Ho Chi Minh City after administrative merger
Ho Chi Minh City 19:01 04/07/2026One year after the administrative merger in July 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has taken over areas formerly belonging to Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, including the vast primary forests of Con Dao and Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu, enriching the city's natural landscape and biodiversity.
Ho Chi Minh City’s most populous ward launches crackdown on stray dogs
Ho Chi Minh City 15:57 03/07/2026Local authorities in Di An Ward, the most populous ward in Ho Chi Minh City, have launched a campaign to capture animals roaming freely in public spaces and residential areas.
