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May. 20, 2025, 10:26 PM
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).
Tags: Ho Chi Minh city
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City will establish an international-standard high-tech skills training centre to improve the qualifications of Vietnamese workers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Major domestic and international corporations are proposing high-tech projects in Ho Chi Minh City, signaling a shift toward innovation-focused investment.
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.
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.
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.
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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