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.
Reforms, special policies key to Ho Chi Minh City's transformation: Australian professor
Economy 15:40 03/07/2026Reforms and special policies have driven Ho Chi Minh City's transformation over the past 50 years, and the city should now focus on high-tech and green development to sustain long-term growth, according to Professor Carl Thayer of the Australian Defence Force Academy at the University of New South Wales.
Ho Chi Minh City offers free metro rides to mark 50th anniversary of city named after President Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City 12:23 02/07/2026Passengers traveling on Ho Chi Minh City’s metro line No. 1 are able to ride free of charge on Thursday as the southern metropolis commemorates the 50th anniversary of the city officially being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh City (July 2).
Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on 8 major projects worth $9.6bn
Ho Chi Minh City 13:37 01/07/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday simultaneously broke ground on eight key infrastructure projects with a total investment of more than VND253 trillion ($9.6 billion), marking the 50th anniversary of the city being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh.
Renderings, drone footage reveal site of planned Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing route
Ho Chi Minh City 10:30 01/07/2026Architectural renderings and drone footage have revealed the site of the planned Can Gio-Vung Tau sea-crossing route, which will dramatically shorten travel between Can Gio Ward and Vung Tau Ward in Ho Chi Minh City by replacing the current road journey of several hundred kilometers with a direct crossing over Ganh Rai Bay.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment in AI, semiconductors, green technology during China trip
Ho Chi Minh City 10:54 29/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City has stepped up efforts to attract international investment in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and green technology, through a series of investment promotion activities held in China.
‘Friendship Melodies’ promotes cultural diversity, fosters international ties in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 15:55 28/06/2026A cultural exchange program, ‘Friendship Melodies,’ was held on Saturday at Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Park in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together members of the international community and local participants in a celebration of cultural diversity and cooperation.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks investors for billion-dollar mega-urban projects
Ho Chi Minh City 10:21 27/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City is calling for international investors to develop a series of mega-urban projects worth nearly US$9 billion, focusing on the northern and eastern gateways of the city.
