Ho Chi Minh City’s river bus fleet gets new open-air sightseeing boat
Ho Chi Minh City 13:12 28/08/2026A new open-air sightseeing boat has begun operating on the Saigon River, offering passengers a 45-minute cruise from Bach Dang Wharf through central Ho Chi Minh City with panoramic views from the water.
Saigon through 90 frames: Veteran photographers chronicle a changing city
Ho Chi Minh City 22:48 22/08/2026A weeks-long photo exhibition titled ‘Saigon Urban Life’ featuring 90 works by 17 photographers opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, offering various perspectives on the city’s people, culture, art, everyday life and transformation.
Tuoi Tre launches special platform marking 50th anniversary of city named after President Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City 10:09 23/06/2026Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper has launched a special multimedia platform celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being officially renamed after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 - 2026), offering readers an interactive look at Ho Chi Minh City's history, achievements, and future aspirations.
Ho Chi Minh City forms task force to spur $2bn AI data center development
Ho Chi Minh City 14:15 30/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City is pressing ahead with the development of a US$2 billion AI data center at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, forming a dedicated cross-agency task force to clear procedural hurdles and accelerate implementation of the project.
Foreign journalists tell stories of Vietnam's Doi Moi
In-Depth 12:15 07/09/2025Two former American war correspondents who have spent more than half their lives following Vietnam's development story share an unwavering belief in the Southeast Asian country's potential for growth.
Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City dismantled
Vietnam News 16:52 03/02/2025Nguyen Hue Flower Street opened for seven days
Ho Chi Minh City filled with festive cheer ahead of Christmas
Travel 18:02 01/12/2024Shopping malls, churches, and cafés are decked out with festive decorations, becoming favorite spots for locals and tourists to snap holiday photos
Ho Chi Minh City replaces decades-old steel bridges
Vietnam News 16:51 19/11/2024These bridges have an average width of just three meters
Exploring life in pint-sized makeshift houses along Ho Chi Minh City canals
Vietnam News 12:21 02/11/2024The city is now home to more than 21,000 houses along its canals
Iconic 'bánh mì' stand in Saigon: A legacy of 70 years and counting
Vietnam Life 18:01 12/04/2024It is one of the top 10 oldest and most famous 'bánh mì' stalls in Ho Chi Minh City
Fine imposed on TikToker for suggesting Ho Chi Minh City as crime haven
Vietnam News 15:30 03/04/2024The video was criticized for inciting regional discrimination
Vine-shaded charity water tanks highlight Saigonese generosity
Expat Life 09:13 17/03/2024The initiative provides relief to commuters in the scorching heat in Ho Chi Minh City
