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50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being renamed after President Ho Chi Minh
Major infrastructure projects to get off ground for 50th anniversary of city named after President Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City 10:48 27/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City will simultaneously break ground on a series of key infrastructure projects on July 1, including Can Gio - Vung Tau sea-crossing road, and Nha Rong (Dragon) Wharf - Khanh Hoi Cultural Park, as part of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the city named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2.
2 films trace origins of Ho Chi Minh City’s name
Ho Chi Minh City 12:09 25/06/2026As Ho Chi Minh City will mark the 50th anniversary of being named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, two new documentary films are expected to shed light on the little-known history behind the city's renaming and the deep public sentiment that inspired it.
Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks at 16 sites for 50th anniversary of city named after President Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City 09:36 24/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City will stage fireworks displays at 16 locations across the city on July 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of the city named after President Ho Chi Minh.
Ho Chi Minh City leader urges more effective 2-tiered administration, citizen-centered governance
Ho Chi Minh City 09:29 24/06/2026Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc has directed departments and local authorities to improve the effectiveness of the city’s two-tiered local government model, reform governance thinking, and accelerate administrative reform with a strong focus on people and businesses.
Ho Chi Minh City’s 100-year master plan puts quality of life at center
Ho Chi Minh City 16:12 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City’s proposed master plan for the 2025-50 period, with a 100-year vision, aims to transform the southern Vietnamese metropolis into a globally competitive megacity while prioritizing residents’ quality of life, sustainability, climate resilience, and equitable development opportunities for tens of millions of inhabitants in the years to come.
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 approves $3.5bn Can Gio–Vung Tau sea-crossing link
Ho Chi Minh City 12:56 20/06/2026The People's Council of Ho Chi Minh City on Friday approved the investment policy for a VND93.159 trillion (US$3.54 billion) sea-crossing road linking Can Gio and Vung Tau under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, aiming to create a direct coastal connection between the two areas and ease pressure on existing transport routes.
