Ho Chi Minh City among most investor-friendly cities, Indian official says
Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most investor-friendly cities, Ajit Kumar, Joint Secretary at India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026, which brought together international officials and businesses to discuss investment opportunities.
Exploring the venue and highlights of Autumn Economic Forum 2026
The Autumn Economic Forum 2026, taking place from October 26 to 29 at Thiskyhall Exhibition Center in Thu Thiem, Ho Chi Minh City, features dedicated spaces for various activities, exhibition booths showcasing digital technology solutions, and automated check-in kiosks.
Young visitors flock to sea of clouds at wind farms in central Vietnam
A sea of white clouds blankets valleys amid rolling mountains and giant wind turbines, creating a striking landscape in the hilly areas of Khe Xanh and Tan Lap Communes in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam.
Iconic APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc race toward completion
By late October 2026, thousands of engineers and workers were working around the clock at a massive construction site on Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam to complete the final stages of the APEC Convention Center and the multipurpose performance hall ahead of the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.
Ho Chi Minh City encourages civil servants, public employees to use public transport at least twice a week
Under a plan issued by the municipal People’s Committee, at least 80 percent of staff at agencies and local authorities are expected to use buses, the metro or water buses.
$348mn urban railway takes shape in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc ahead of APEC 2027
On October 26, 2026, hundreds of engineers and workers, backed by modern machinery, were working through rain or shine to accelerate construction of a VND9 trillion (US$348 million) urban railway in Phu Quoc Special Zone, southern Vietnam, ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
Three baby capybaras named ‘I Love You’ join Saigon Zoo
The three baby capybaras were born at the zoo on October 19 and named Anh, Yeu, and Em.
Video chronicles 124km voyage towing the 3,400-tonne arch for Saigon River pedestrian bridge
The 3,400-tonne main span of the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, sponsored by Nutifood, was officially joined on October 21, 2026. Tuoi Tre reporters documented the entire 124km journey towing the bridge span from the construction site to the joining site in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Moments of rescue: Malaysian tourist pulled from 10-meter-deep hole in Da Lat
A 40-year-old Malaysian woman fell into a 10-meter-deep hole while hiking with a group of friends in the Hon Bo area of Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, at around 5:45am on October 25.
Ho Chi Minh City has nearly 13 million registered vehicles. Can the city find a way out of traffic congestion?
As of June 2026, Ho Chi Minh City had 12.77 million registered vehicles, including 11.55 million motorbikes, with a population of roughly 14 million.
What makes Ho Chi Minh City’s shopping complexes worth splurging on for foreign tourists?
Fashion shopping complexes in Ho Chi Minh City are attracting growing numbers of international tourists, many of whom discover Vietnamese local brands through TikTok, drawn by affordable prices, diverse designs and convenient shopping experiences.
A Vietnamese volunteer traveled over 1,000 kilometers to return a lost wedding ring to Portuguese newlyweds on their honeymoon in Vietnam.
Forty-two-year-old Phan Thanh Trinh helps tourists recover lost belongings using his own metal-detecting equipment, free of charge.
Modern systems deployed to keep UAVs out of Da Nang airport airspace
The Air Defense-Air Force Service is equipping units under Divisions 375 and 372, stationed in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, with modern systems to ensure flight safety and prevent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from entering Da Nang International Airport’s airspace.
Modern systems deployed to keep UAVs out of Da Nang airport airspace
The Air Defense-Air Force Service is equipping units under Divisions 375 and 372, stationed in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, with modern systems to ensure flight safety and prevent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from entering Da Nang International Airport’s airspace.
Wild monkeys roam residential areas in Da Nang, attack livestock, resident
They have been spotted climbing onto rooftops and rummaging for food, while one has attacked livestock and a resident, raising safety concerns among locals.
People are lining up for an American chef’s $3 banh mi in Ho Chi Minh City
More than a month after opening, American chef Chad Kubanoff’s banh mi shop on Street No. 25 in the An Phu Hung residential area in Tan Hung Ward, continues to draw customers.
The City Connect – Episode 1: Trust, complementarity to shape next chapter of Vietnam-Singapore ties
In this maiden episode of The City Connect, a dialogue series debuted by Tuoi Tre News in September 2026, Singaporean Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Pang Te Cheng says the two countries’ partnership is moving beyond traditional trade and industrial parks toward advanced manufacturing, green energy, digital transformation, and finance, with trust built through tangible results.
Diplomats take a walk through Ho Chi Minh City’s history
From Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral to Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Bach Dang Wharf, foreign diplomats explored the heart of Ho Chi Minh City on foot, discovering its history, culture, and everyday life along the way.
Moments of rescue: Malaysian tourist pulled from 10-meter-deep hole in Da Lat
A 40-year-old Malaysian woman fell into a 10-meter-deep hole while hiking with a group of friends in the Hon Bo area of Da Lat, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, at around 5:45am on October 25.
This family of 'whales' has been living in a Thai forest for 75 million years
Deep in Phu Sing forest in Bueng Kan Province, northeastern Thailand, a family of 'whales' has been 'living' there for tens of millions of years. But these aren’t real whales.
What makes this Mekong Delta ‘squat market’ a photographer’s dream?
In recent years, the market has gained attention on social media, attracting photography enthusiasts from Vietnam and abroad who come to capture its unique character. Seen from above, the market covers less than 1,000 square meters, with rows of colorful stalls neatly arranged in a grid-like pattern, creating a striking sight from the air.
Exploring the venue and highlights of Autumn Economic Forum 2026
The Autumn Economic Forum 2026, taking place from October 26 to 29 at Thiskyhall Exhibition Center in Thu Thiem, Ho Chi Minh City, features dedicated spaces for various activities, exhibition booths showcasing digital technology solutions, and automated check-in kiosks.
Young visitors flock to sea of clouds at wind farms in central Vietnam
A sea of white clouds blankets valleys amid rolling mountains and giant wind turbines, creating a striking landscape in the hilly areas of Khe Xanh and Tan Lap Communes in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam.
Iconic APEC 2027 projects in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc race toward completion
By late October 2026, thousands of engineers and workers were working around the clock at a massive construction site on Phu Quoc Island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam to complete the final stages of the APEC Convention Center and the multipurpose performance hall ahead of the 2027 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.
Ho Chi Minh City encourages civil servants, public employees to use public transport at least twice a week
Under a plan issued by the municipal People’s Committee, at least 80 percent of staff at agencies and local authorities are expected to use buses, the metro or water buses.
$348mn urban railway takes shape in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc ahead of APEC 2027
On October 26, 2026, hundreds of engineers and workers, backed by modern machinery, were working through rain or shine to accelerate construction of a VND9 trillion (US$348 million) urban railway in Phu Quoc Special Zone, southern Vietnam, ahead of the APEC 2027 summit.
