197 sets of martyrs’ remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park after 1 month of search
Ho Chi Minh City 22:41 04/08/2026One month after excavation and search efforts began at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, authorities have discovered the remains of 197 fallen soldiers, including several mass graves that are currently undergoing separation and identification.
Ho Chi Minh City brings free health checkups to elderly, disabled residents at home
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 04/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City is rolling out a program offering free home-based health checkups for the elderly, people with disabilities, and those unable to travel, as part of its commitment to ensure “no one is left behind” in public health services.
Doctors, lawyers, brokers: How far back can tax audits go in Vietnam?
Economy 22:32 03/08/2026Doctors, lawyers, real estate brokers, lecturers, teachers, and other taxpayers who underreport income may face tax penalties for violations committed within the past five years under Vietnam's tax law.
Ho Chi Minh City to begin construction of 8 waste transfer stations this year
Ho Chi Minh City 21:34 03/08/2026The Ho Chi Minh City administration has announced plans to fast-track the construction of 23 waste transfer stations, with eight projects scheduled to break ground this year.
Ho Chi Minh City draws nearly $10bn in FDI amid strong performance across other sectors
Ho Chi Minh City 21:28 03/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than US$9.8 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first seven months of 2026, up 144.5 percent from a year earlier, while domestic business activity, industrial production, consumer spending, and other key economic indicators also posted strong growth, according to the city's Statistics Office.
Ho Chi Minh City targets free public Wi-Fi for all by 2030 in smart city push
Ho Chi Minh City 10:40 03/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City has set a goal of providing free high-speed Wi-Fi in all public spaces by 2030, as part of a broad initiative to modernize its digital infrastructure and accelerate its transformation into a smart city.
Nepalese Buddhist nun, singer Ani Choying Drolma returns to Vietnam this September
Ho Chi Minh City 20:09 02/08/2026Nepalese Buddhist nun and chant singer Ani Choying Drolma, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Buddhist music, will return to Vietnam for two concerts this September.
Ho Chi Minh City launches international photography contest with AI-generated images banned
Ho Chi Minh City 17:33 02/08/2026The International Art Photography Contest has returned for its fourth edition in Ho Chi Minh City, inviting photographers worldwide to showcase their work while promoting Vietnam's tourism and cultural image.
Ho Chi Minh City tops global street food ranking
Ho Chi Minh City 10:24 02/08/2026Ho Chi Minh City has topped Time Out's global ranking of street food destinations for the first time, with Hanoi also making the top 10, proving Vietnam's growing appeal to international food lovers.
8 more martyrs' remains found at Ho Chi Minh City park, total reaches 168
Ho Chi Minh City 21:54 01/08/2026Eight more sets of martyrs' remains were recovered at the southern city's Le Thi Rieng Park on Saturday, marking the latest progress in an extensive search effort underway since late May.
Can food tell Ho Chi Minh City's story? Diplomats say yes
Ho Chi Minh City 20:22 01/08/2026Members of the consular corps in Ho Chi Minh City swapped conference tables for cooking stations on Saturday, discovering the city's rich heritage through local flavors.
Geotechnical work begins for $2bn Ho Chi Minh City-Binh Duong metro project
Ho Chi Minh City 19:22 01/08/2026Authorities have started geological drilling for the planned metro line connecting Ho Chi Minh City’s Suoi Tien and Binh Duong New City, with an estimated investment of VND55 trillion (US$2 billion).
