Ho Chi Minh City aims to significantly expand its metro network by 2030, with plans to build five additional lines totaling 187 km at an estimated cost of nearly US$20 billion, in addition to the existing Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien line.

Families in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, are showing increased interest in German education programs as international curricula options, including British, American, and IB, expand in the country.

The 160-year-old Saint Joseph Seminary in Saigon, featuring a Gothic-style chapel, is the burial site of John Baptist Pham Minh Man, Vietnam's fifth cardinal and former Archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing a significant surge in public transport demand, a direct consequence of recent fluctuations in fuel prices.

Firefighters in Ho Chi Minh City successfully rescued a 9-year-old boy who became trapped between two walls, using cooking oil to slide him to safety on March 25.

Four cows wandered onto the HCMC-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway, causing traffic disruptions and forcing motorists to take evasive action.

A festival in Ho Chi Minh City is inspiring creativity and innovation among young people. The event aims to foster new ideas and artistic expression within the youth community.

A driver in Ho Chi Minh City has been fined VND5 million (US$190) after opening their car door at an intersection, which resulted in a motorbike crash.

A Chinese suspect has been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City following a killing that occurred in a hotel.

Dropped from his school math team while in 11th grade, Ho Anh Kiet pushed himself by studying 12th-grade math one year in advance to win first prize in the Ho Chi Minh City competition for talented…

Two gold-plated crosses weighing 400 kg each were hoisted to the top of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral on Thursday morning, marking a milestone in the decade-long restoration of Ho Chi Minh City's most…

Ho Chi Minh City is enhancing its safety regulations and oversight for water-based recreational activities.

A driver in Ho Chi Minh City fled the scene after abruptly opening their car door, leading to a motorcyclist crashing into another vehicle on a busy street.

With more than 88,000 people per square kilometer, this is the most crowded ward in Vietnam, with a density over 10 times higher than in Singapore, the most densely populated country in Southeast Asia.

Over 9.6 million residents from various backgrounds in Ho Chi Minh City have participated in casting their ballots, indicating a significant turnout for an election.

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City has sentenced four individuals to death for their involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking ring operating in the city.

Eleven Vietnamese universities have been included in the first Southeast Asia university ranking released by Times Higher Education (THE), with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City placing…

Slovak families with children found themselves stranded in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, after the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, describing a difficult situation at the airport and cancelling repatriation flight requests to avoid blocking spots for others.

Vietnam Airlines has introduced a new direct flight route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Phuket, expanding its international network.

Ho Chi Minh City is poised to receive significant foreign direct investment, with billion-dollar projects expected in its digital infrastructure sector.

Ho Chi Minh City has set up a $20 million venture capital fund aimed at supporting startups.

The Ho Chi Minh City Export Furniture Fair has opened, with Vietnam aiming to achieve $19 billion in furniture shipments by 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam are entering the peak of the dry season, with temperatures forecast to reach 38-39 degrees Celsius and unseasonal rains expected in March.

A Thai woman was arrested at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City after customs officers found nearly 4.5 kg of cocaine hidden in her suitcase, exposing a suspected transnational trafficking operation.

Domestic banks in Ho Chi Minh City are actively establishing their roles within the city's emerging international financial centre, as reported by vietnamnews.vn.

A US$390 million elevated roadway planned for Ho Chi Minh City’s southern gateway is set to create a new high-speed transport axis, easing congestion while connecting major expressways, urban ports and future metro stations.

Thousands of cars and motorbikes packed the roads leading to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City as crowds lined up inside for check-in to return home on Feb. 11, six days before the Lunar New Ye

Vietnam's two major airports broke their all-time passenger records on the same day as the 2026 Tet holiday came to a close, with Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City alone handling nearly 180,000 travelers.

Millions of people across Vietnam, including families, friends, and overseas visitors, have taken to the streets to welcome the Year of the Horse. Celebrations are widespread, from Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake to downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City has converted several long-vacant prime downtown sites into public parks. This initiative aims to revitalize urban spaces and provide green areas for residents.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to invest nearly VND7 trillion (US$270 million) in road expansion projects to alleviate long-standing traffic congestion at a major western gateway.

Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, has ordered a plan to reduce travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh International Airport to approximately 30 minutes, significantly down from the current two hours.

Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street is actively working to nurture a vibrant reading culture, adapting to the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

A Ho Chi Minh City court ordered Vietnam's largest cinema chain to pay over VND3.8 billion (US$144,000) to a British executive who was demoted and fired, concluding a decade-long legal battle.

Ho Chi Minh City is actively working to boost its MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism sector to elevate its status as a premier destination.

Ho Chi Minh City is extending its first dedicated bicycle lane to directly connect with its metro system, marking a significant step towards building a car-alternative transport network.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest over $46 million to construct the Rach Tra tidal sluice in its northwestern area, as part of ongoing efforts to address chronic urban flooding.

Ho Chi Minh City has announced traffic restrictions in the Thủ Thiêm area, which will remain in effect until March 25.

A mock trial held in Ho Chi Minh City aimed to raise public awareness regarding illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices.

Ho Chi Minh City is implementing stricter controls over fuel retail operations in response to ongoing market volatility, aiming to stabilize the local fuel supply and pricing.

A Chinese national, suspected of killing a foreign man at a hotel, was arrested at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City while attempting to flee the country.

Firms in Ho Chi Minh City are adjusting their markets to maintain jobs amidst global shipping disruptions.

A 31-year-old man violently attacked a 44-year-old female food delivery worker in Ho Chi Minh City, repeatedly striking her on the head and face after an argument over a delivery.

Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to commence construction of the Ben Thanh-Thu Thiem section of Metro Line No. 2 in April. This initiative aims to accelerate the development of its urban rail network and establish a strategic link to key economic centers and major airports.

Ho Chi Minh City has introduced a public electric bicycle system as part of its efforts to promote green transportation and reduce carbon emissions.

The Ho Chi Minh City Management Center of Public Transport under the municipal Department of Construction launched a public electric bicycle service on March 15, marking a new step in efforts to expand green urban mobility.

Ho Chi Minh City is developing various growth scenarios to navigate the current global economic uncertainty, as reported by vietnamnews.vn.

Ho Chi Minh City is studying a plan to run express metro trains between Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports, cutting travel time to about 30 minutes over a distance of roughly 60 km, the city's top leader said.

Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, has proposed building a 14-km sea crossing combining a bridge and an underwater tunnel to connect two coastal areas of Ho Chi Minh City.

A motorbike taxi driver has been arrested at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport after assaulting a female passenger and destroying her luggage.

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have mandated stricter inspections and enforcement against illegal modifications that block emergency exits in apartment buildings, aiming to enhance fire safety measures across the city.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to survey over 1,400 households to revive stalled redevelopment projects in its central area, including the Ma Lang slum and Ga-Gao Market.

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have tightened oversight of large-scale events on Nguyen Hue Walking Street and nearby Le Loi Street after complaints about congestion, noise and disruptions.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the emergency implementation of metro lines connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Long Thanh International Airport to alleviate traffic congestion.

Ho Chi Minh City has deployed 169 electric buses on nine routes from Sunday, the Public Transport Management Center under the municipal Department of Construction announced.

Major healthcare projects in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, are reportedly gaining momentum following the Tết holiday push.

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has introduced special policies aimed at supporting and retaining resident doctors.

The trip to the upcoming Long Thanh Airport from downtown Ho Chi Minh City can take up to three hours, even more under congestions, and Vietnam wants to cut that to 30 minutes.

The heart of Ho Chi Minh City is blooming ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, as Nguyen Hue Flower Street puts the finishing touches on its annual display, featuring striking

Ho Chi Minh City is guiding businesses towards green manufacturing practices through new policies and initiatives.

From Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake to downtown Ho Chi Minh City, families, friends and homecoming overseas Vietnamese packed the streets on Lunar New Year’s Eve, one of the country’s most anticipated nights of the year.

Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport experienced a record surge in passengers ahead of Lunar New Year (Tet), as thousands of overseas Vietnamese return home for emotional reunions. While Tet is Vietnam's biggest festival, many other Southeast Asian countries do not observe it as a public holiday.

Thousands of people leaving Ho Chi Minh City for the Lunar New Year caused extensive traffic jams on expressways, leading to a 10 km gridlock towards central Vietnam. Ahead of the holiday, Vietnam Airlines is also increasing carry-on baggage inspections, and the health ministry has ordered tighter street food inspections.

Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to experience a period of unseasonal rain starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday.

A 10-ton steel beam detached from a tractor-trailer in Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in the death of an oncoming truck driver and causing significant traffic disruption for hours near Kenh Te Bridge.

The SaigonTex – SaigonFabric 2026 exhibition is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, featuring global textile innovations.

Vietnam has lowered fuel prices after diesel costs doubled since the war, while public transport demand in Ho Chi Minh City has surged due to rising fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. Concurrently, fuel prices in Thailand have jumped 22% after subsidies were slashed.

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has reported its first three fatalities linked to hand, foot and mouth disease for the year 2026.

Commuters in Ho Chi Minh City are increasingly opting for metro and bus services, abandoning motorbikes as fuel prices surge to levels not seen since 2022, exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.

A tragic house fire in Ho Chi Minh City has resulted in the deaths of a mother and her child, as reported by vietnamnews.vn.

Cardinal John Baptist Pham Minh Man, the fifth cardinal of the Catholic Church in Vietnam and former Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City, has died at the age of 92 after a prolonged illness.

Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam is advancing its e-court model to enhance judicial efficiency and streamline legal processes.

After 11 years of restoration, Vietnam’s oldest courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City has been revitalized, preserving its historic architecture while enhancing its condition and functionality.

Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a new fast-track mechanism to prioritize and accelerate the development of social housing projects, aiming to address the city's housing needs.

Ho Chi Minh City is moving forward with preparations for the construction of the Cần Giờ Bridge project.

Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have identified more than 84,500 traffic violations since early 2026, utilizing a network of surveillance cameras alongside direct on-road monitoring.

With more than 88,000 people per square kilometer, this is the most crowded ward in Vietnam, with a density over 10 times higher than in Singapore, the most densely populated country in Southeast…

Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest $1.55 billion in building three new roads this year to Tay Ninh Province, aiming to boost connectivity with Cambodia.

Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a pilot program designed to increase the commercialization of research projects, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Ho Chi Minh City's metro line will be extended to Long Thanh International Airport under an emergency fast-track mechanism, approved by the government to address future transport bottlenecks.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 11 MAR - The role of design and architecture in the transformation of cities was the focus of Italian Design Day 2026, organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Ho Chi Minh City…

Ho Chi Minh City plans to accelerate the renovation of the Thanh Đa area and the removal of houses located along canals as part of urban development efforts.

Authorities in HCMC have set a goal of making the entire metropolis drug-free by 2030, launching a broad push that combines enforcement and community prevention programs.

Ho Chi Minh City will provide free bus and metro rides on election day to encourage voter participation.

54 people, including 11 children, were hospitalized after eating banh mi from a single street stall in Ho Chi Minh City's Vung Tau Ward on the evening of March 2, extending a wave of outbreaks that…

Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam are entering the peak of the dry season, with temperatures expected to reach 38-39 degrees Celsius on some days in March, accompanied by unseasonal rains.

Ho Chi Minh City is fast-tracking an underground metro line to connect its downtown to Long Thanh International Airport, Vietnam's largest-ever infrastructure project, set to open by June with no rail link to the city that will supply most of its passengers.

Ho Chi Minh City and Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on friendship and cooperation.

Masterise Group has proposed a major infrastructure project for Ho Chi Minh City, including a 78-km, 10-lane highway and a light rail line along the Saigon River.

Central Ho Chi Minh City landmarks, including Ben Thanh Market and Turtle Lake, have undergone major renovations and unveiled refreshed facades ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

During the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to serve around 145,000 passengers in about 940 flights per day.

Residents of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, two of Vietnam's largest cities, strolled around early on the first day of Tet (Lunar New Year) and enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere.

Tens of thousands of residents and visitors flooded Nguyen Hue Flower Street on Sunday night, turning the heart of Ho Chi Minh City into a sea of lights, flowers and phone cameras as the annual Tet display officially opened to the public.

Vietnam is proposing a $755 million expressway linking Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh and has unveiled the design for a mega sea link between Can Gio and Vung Tau. These projects aim to enhance regional connectivity and development.

Ho Chi Minh City has mandated remote temperature checks for all passengers at border gates to prevent the potential spread of the Nipah virus. This measure aims to enhance public health safety.