On Ho Chi Minh City’s bid for 187km of metro by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City 16:26 18/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City broke ground on the Ben Thanh - Tham Luong metro line, the city’s second link, on Thursday after years of delay, marking a significant step toward the city’s ambition of completing around 187 kilometers of urban rail by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City busts food counterfeiting racket selling 50 metric tons of fake specialty meat
Ho Chi Minh City 14:31 17/01/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled a large-scale ring that produced and sold more than 50 metric tons of pork disguised as high-priced specialty meat, arresting eight suspects in a case that authorities say poses serious risks to public health.
Ho Chi Minh City opens ‘Pho’ Museum
Ho Chi Minh City 12:47 16/01/2026The ‘Pho’ Museum, a new culinary space celebrating Vietnam’s most iconic dish, has officially opened to the public in Ho Chi Minh City.
157 house fires reported in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, leaving 15 dead
Ho Chi Minh City 10:28 16/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City recorded 157 fires in private homes and mixed-use houses in 2025, resulting in 15 fatalities and property losses exceeding VND2.3 billion (US$87,550), an officer told the city’s socio-economic press briefing on Thursday.
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on series of major infrastructure projects
Ho Chi Minh City 14:53 15/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday morning simultaneously broke ground on a series of large-scale, strategic projects, marking a new phase in its infrastructure development drive.
Health ministry urges inspection of wedding venues in Ho Chi Minh City following Tuoi Tre’s food safety findings
Ho Chi Minh City 09:03 14/01/2026The Ministry of Health has called on the Food Safety Department of Ho Chi Minh City to urgently inspect wedding and convention venues following a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper investigation that exposed serious shortcomings in food safety management.
Expanding bicycle lanes in Ho Chi Minh City requires careful planning: experts
In-Depth 14:54 13/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s recent launch of a dedicated bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard has drawn significant public attention.
American International School Vietnam dissolved after prolonged suspension
Education 10:58 13/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has officially ordered the dissolution of American International School Vietnam (AISVN) after the school failed to remedy violations following a prolonged suspension of operations.
Vietnam’s HDBank successfully issues $100mn green bonds to international investors
Economy 16:00 12/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker symbol: HDB) successfully issued a second tranche of international green bonds worth US$50 million on January 7 to The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, fulfilling its $100 million international green bond initiative 2025.
Ho Chi Minh City to break ground on $5.5bn national sports complex in mid-January
Ho Chi Minh City 14:23 12/01/2026The Rach Chiec national sports complex project, which is poised to become a landmark for Ho Chi Minh City, will get off the ground on January 15, with a total capital of over VND145 trillion (US$5.5 billion).
Ho Chi Minh City backs US semiconductor giant AMD’s R&D investment
Ho Chi Minh City 16:50 11/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, is launching initiatives to help U.S. semiconductor leader Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) establish a research and development (R&D) center at the Saigon High-Tech Park.
Sidewalk construction left in disarray around schools, hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:18 11/01/2026Several sidewalks and drain covers on Trieu Quang Phuc and Pham Huu Chi Streets and the area surrounding Cho Ray Hospital in Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have been left unfinished for weeks, causing significant inconvenience for students, patients, and local residents.
