News for: Ho Chi Minh city

Number of tourists soars during national reunification holidays

05/06/2025 09:42

Vietnam’s tourism sector served an estimated 10.5 million domestic and international visitors during the public holiday from April 30 to May 4, marking a 31.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

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HCM City moves closer to establishing int’l financial centre

04/30/2025 16:00

After more than two decades of planning, the vision of establishing an international financial centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City is finally gaining real momentum as the Politburo has officially endorsed the proposal, drawing significant attention from both domestic and international investors.

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Ho Chi Minh City hosts International Creativity and Innovation Award

04/27/2025 17:44

VTV.vn - The Global Round of the International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) has kicked off at the University of Economics HCM City (UEH), marking the first time a global-scale education and innovation event was held in Vietnam.

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Ho Chi Minh City offers free bus rides during upcoming holidays

04/27/2025 10:21

VTV.vn - Ho Chi Minh City is offering free bus rides to its residents and tourists during the upcoming holidays to celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification.

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Ho Chi Minh City: A rendezvous of peace and national reunification

04/22/2025 18:59

VTV.vn - These days, the people of the city named after President Ho Chi Minh are filled with joy as they welcome a grand celebration—the day, fifty years ago, when liberation forces marched triumphantly into Saigon.

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Kindness Bus Journey Heads to Ho Chi Minh City

04/22/2025 15:14

VTV.vn - In the spirit of the nation turning toward Ho Chi Minh City, the “Kindness Bus” has rolled into the city named after Uncle Ho.

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HCM City makes strides in sustainable poverty reduction

04/13/2025 18:32

VTV.vn - Since 2009, Ho Chi Minh City has taken a significant step in its poverty reduction efforts by adopting a multidimensional approach, ensuring that disadvantaged households not only increase their income but also gain access to minimum living standards and essential social services.

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Vietnam to host international supply chain connectivity event

04/11/2025 19:31

VTV.vn - According to the organisers, more than 300 international purchasing delegations from 60 countries and territories will attend the sourcing fair, supported by over 60 Vietnamese trade offices worldwide.

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Belgian King, Queen visit Ho Chi Minh City

04/03/2025 21:07

VTV.vn - King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the War Remnants Museum and met with children affected by Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in Ho Chi Minh City on April 3, as part of their ongoing state visit to Vietnam.

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HCM City rises 7 places in Global Financial Centres Ranking

03/24/2025 17:07

Ho Chi Minh City has climbed seven spots to rank 98th out of 119 cities in this year’s Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), achieving its highest position since debuting in the index in 2022 at 102nd place.

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HCM City to build high-tech training centre

02/17/2025 11:18

Ho Chi Minh City will establish an international-standard high-tech skills training centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.

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Three new public hospitals to open in Ho Chi Minh City this year

02/05/2025 19:21

VTV.vn - Three regional general hospitals being built at the entrances to Ho Chi Minh City will open to patients this year, according to the municipal Department of Health.

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Ho Chi Minh city's urban area master plan approved

02/05/2025 13:33

VTV.vn - Thu Duc city will be an area leading the Ho Chi Minh City’s economy and other metropolitan areas through knowledge-based economic activities such as training, research, high-tech production and development cooperation.

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300 Tet gifts presented to environmental workers in Ho Chi Minh City

01/21/2025 18:49

VTV.vn - A total of 300 gifts were presented to workers of the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Environment Company on January 20 to mark the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival.

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Ho Chi Minh City spreads "digital citizens" movement

01/13/2025 21:35

VTV.vn - Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held the launch ceremony of the movement titled ‘Become a digital citizen of Ho Chi Minh City — Connecting citizens and the government’ on January 12.

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High-tech investment flows into HCM City

12/19/2024 16:00

Major domestic and international corporations are proposing high-tech projects in Ho Chi Minh City, signaling a shift toward innovation-focused investment.

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HCM City to support public officials amid high workloads

11/13/2024 06:00

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a project to create a more efficient civil service by 2030 to better serve the public while promoting its growth.

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Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Week 2024 announced

10/19/2024 20:01

VTV.vn - The 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Week consists of a key event series identifying priorities and solutions to accelerate the city's digital transformation agenda.

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Seminar promotes Vietnam – Ghana trade cooperation

09/25/2024 23:43

VTV.vn - A trade and promotion seminar was organised in Ho Chi Minh City on September 25 to bolster trade cooperation between Vietnam and Ghana.

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2nd Ho Chi Minh City friendship dialogue held

09/24/2024 18:22

VTV.vn - The 2nd Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue 2024 was held on September 24 with the participation of 35 delegations from international localities that have set up friendship and cooperative relations with the southern city.

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