HCMC – HCMC will hold fireworks displays at three locations and a live television program linking Hanoi and HCMC as part of a plan for celebrating 50 years since Saigon-Gia Dinh was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, 1976.
HCMC – Thousands gathered in downtown HCMC on the evening of April 30 to watch fireworks displays held to mark the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the south and the reunification of the nation.
HCMC – Thousands of people gathered to offer incense on April 26 at the Hung King’s Temple within the National Cultural and Historical Park in Long Bình Ward, HCMC, marking the Hung Kings' Death Anniversary.
HCMC – A culinary festival featuring more than 500 dishes opened in HCMC on March 26, bringing together around 50 hospitality units nationwide.
HCMC - Two newly crafted gold-plated crosses were this morning hoisted and secured atop the twin bell towers of HCMC’s iconic Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral that is under restoration.
HCMC - Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown HCMC turned into a vibrant spectacle on the morning of March 8 – the International Women’s Day - as thousands of participants dressed in Ao dai joined a mass folk dance and parade through central thoroughfares.
The Lantern Festival, or Tet Nguyen Tieu, has turned Ho Chi Minh City's Chinese Vietnamese community area into a living tapestry. This year, a lively mix of old traditions and new ideas brought thousands of people onto the streets. The “Anh Vu Ca” dance company and a symbolic "Cavalry" procession added a lively, modern touch to the festival, which was more than just the usual glow of lanterns.
On the morning of the third day of Tet, a stretch of Nguyen Trai Street in what was once District 5 begins to slow. The city, defined by relentless motion, feels as though someone has placed a steadying hand on its racing heart. Conversations soften. Motorcycles ease to the curb. Children tug at their parents’ sleeves. Phones rise into the air. Anticipation thickens.
HCMC – Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2026 closed on February 22, having drawn more than 1.8 million visitors, but two horse mascot installations will remain on display until March 22, according to organizers.
HCMC - Preparations for the high-altitude fireworks display at the Saigon River Tunnel entrance in An Khanh Ward are nearing completion as the city gears up to welcome the 2026 New Year.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
