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Audit proposed for stalled $400 million flood defense in HCM City

Resolution 212 gives Ho Chi Minh City authority to revive its stalled flood control megaproject.

Counterfeit crisis at Saigon Square reaches international scrutiny

HCM City recovers nearly US$79 million as counterfeit enforcement targets hotspots like Saigon Square.

HCM City to relocate 40,000 canal-side households by 2030

As part of its broader urban redevelopment strategy, HCM City is working to relocate nearly 40,000 households living on and along canals by 2030, with almost 3,000 already resettled as of mid-July 2025.

Strategic foundation laid for building "mega-city" in southern Vietnam

The merger of Ho Chi Minh City with the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau marks not just an expansion of administrative management, but a historic turning point in Vietnam’s urban development.

Crocodile captured in Ho Chi Minh City’s Nuoc Den Canal

Authorities in Binh Hung Hoa Ward (Ho Chi Minh City) successfully captured a crocodile from the Nuoc Den Canal after receiving reports from local residents.

Can HCM City go electric without harming 400,000 livelihoods?

Ride-hailing drivers in HCM City face income, legal, and infrastructure challenges in EV transition.

Crocodile spotted in HCM City canal, search operation underway

After receiving reports of a crocodile sighting in the Nuoc Den Canal, local authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have launched an urgent operation to locate and capture the animal.

Storm topples trees in Ho Chi Minh City, crushes cars, disrupts traffic

Widespread damage reported in both cities as powerful winds and rain batter urban areas.

Inside ISHCMC’s Early Years: a foundation for future success

At the International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC), every experience is designed to support a child’s early development, shaping how they learn for life.

All buses in HCM City expected to run on green energy by 2030

This initiative supports the city’s green growth strategy and aligns with the national action plan on green energy transition and carbon emissions reduction, as directed by the Prime Minister.

HCM City seeks architectural plan for Reunification Monument

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has launched a contest to seek an architectural plan for the Reunification Monument, which will be located at Central Lake Park in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area.

HCM City considers EV loans as it eyes full electric transition

City proposes to replace all gas-powered bikes by 2029, offering tax breaks and loan programs.

Remittances to former HCM City surge in Q2

Former HCM City experienced a remarkable increase in remittances in the second quarter of this year, with inflows jumping 22% year-over-year to nearly 2.82 billion USD, according to data from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s Regional Branch No.2.

Vietnam power & energy tech exhibitions open in HCM City

The 18th Vietnam International Exhibition on Electrical Technology and Equipment (Vietnam ETE 2025), the Products of Energy Saving & Green Power (Greenergy Expo (Greenergy Expo 2025), and ELECS Vietnam 2025, opened on July 16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

HCM City, Kazakhstan promote cooperation in developing Int’l Financial Centre

Beyond trade and investment promotion, Kazakhstan and Vietnam should focus on enhancing financial cooperation, particularly between HCM City and the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), Kazakhstani Ambassador Kanat Tumysh suggested.

400,000 gas-powered motorbikes in HCM City set to go electric

Ho Chi Minh City aims to electrify tech-based delivery fleets by 2030 with major policy support.

Vietnam targets ‘tiger cage’ removal in fire safety crackdown

Authorities urge residents to dismantle iron cages obstructing evacuation routes.

Bubble tea brand with map controversy set to launch in HCMC

Despite public anger over its use of the “nine-dash line,” Chagee will open a flagship location in Ho Chi Minh City’s Phu My Hung area.

HCM City reports six dengue deaths, raises outbreak alert

Health authorities in HCM City have issued an urgent alert after six people died from dengue fever, amid a spike in infections driven by the onset of the rainy season.

HCM City sees strong recovery in industrial production

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) of HCM City increased 8.6% in the first half of 2025, indicating positive growth amid global trade and economic uncertainty.