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.
Ho Chi Minh City pagoda glows during Vesak Day celebrations
Ho Chi Minh City 13:15 22/05/2026Phap Hoa Pagoda in Nhieu Loc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has been illuminated with colorful decorations in celebration of Vesak Day, drawing crowds of residents and Buddhist followers over the past few days.
Rapid heart transplant saves 15-year-old boy in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:11 18/05/2026Doctors at University Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully performed an emergency heart transplant on a 15-year-old boy suffering from end-stage heart failure, completing the life-saving operation in just a few hours.
Heatwave fuels booming cooling market in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 20:33 16/05/2026Weeks of stifling heat across southern Vietnam have turned the cooling market in Ho Chi Minh City into one of the hottest sectors, with demand surging day by day.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up tourism accommodation checks, including mandatory foreign guest registration
Ho Chi Minh City 12:38 16/05/2026100 percent of accommodation providers, including short-term rentals, homestays, and tourist apartments, in Ho Chi Minh City are required to carry out residency declarations for all guests, including both foreigners and Vietnamese nationals.
Ho Chi Minh City tops Vietnam private economic efficiency list
Ho Chi Minh City 15:51 15/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City led Vietnam in private economic efficiency last year, supported by its large market size and the depth of its innovation ecosystem, according to the 2025 Vietnam private economy report recently released by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
Ho Chi Minh City aims to become Southeast Asia’s leading sci-tech hub
Ho Chi Minh City 15:17 15/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has greenlighted a new science and technology development program for the 2026-30 period, setting a goal of becoming Southeast Asia’s leading center for science, technology, and innovation with strong capabilities in research and technology commercialization.
Ho Chi Minh City proposes solar power support for Cuban schools, hospitals
Ho Chi Minh City 10:27 14/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has proposed expanding cooperation with Cuba through renewable energy projects, including the installation of solar power systems at Cuban schools and hospitals.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks expanded cooperation with South Korea
Ho Chi Minh City 09:53 14/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has proposed expanding cooperation with South Korea in smart urban development, renewable energy, and digital transformation during a meeting with the country’s new consul general.
Ho Chi Minh City establishes friendship, cooperation ties with Mumbai
Ho Chi Minh City 20:05 09/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City and Mumbai have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish friendship and cooperation relations, marking a new framework for collaboration between the two dynamic economic hubs.
Vietjet to launch direct Ho Chi Minh City-Colombo air service
Travel 20:02 09/05/2026Vietjet has announced the launch of a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, marking the first nonstop air connection between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
Vietnam Airlines to launch 1st direct route to Sri Lanka
Travel 13:13 09/05/2026Vietnam Airlines has announced it will open a direct air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting in October 2026, with three round trips per week using Airbus A321 aircraft.
