Ho Chi Minh City charts roadmap to green public transport
HCM City is implementing a project to convert its bus fleet to electric vehicles, underscoring its commitment to environmentally friendly public transport.
HCM City elevates destination appeal, enhances tourism workforce quality
As Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector continues to sustain growth momentum, it is shifting strongly from post-merger recovery to development acceleration, with a focus on restructuring destination spaces to offer diverse tourism models and attract more domestic and international visitors.
HCM City speeds up digital tourism to draw more travellers
Following its goal of building a friendly destination, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism is rolling out a range of local stimulus programmes, with a focus on bringing the city’s signature attractions closer to domestic and international visitors through digital platforms.
HCM City to welcome New Year 2026 with fireworks at four sites
HCM City will host high-altitude fireworks displays at three sites - the Saigon River Tunnel entrance in An Khanh ward, the New City’s centre in Binh Duong ward, and Tam Thang Square in Vung Tau ward, along with a low-altitude show at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Binh Thoi ward.
National Cybersecurity Association opens branch in HCM City
The southern branch aims to become a coordinating body for cybersecurity tasks, workforce development, awareness-raising and the strengthening of digital defence capabilities across the region, contributing to the safe and sustainable growth of Vietnam’s digital economy.
"Photography Without Borders" exhibition kicks off HCM City International Photo Festival 2025
The event features works by 50 Vietnamese photographers and 14 international delegations with 36 members. Each participating artist is showcasing three standout photographs.
HCM City partners with Binance to advance International Financial Centre development
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, municipal leaders, representatives of ministries, and international investment funds attended and witnessed the signing ceremony, which was held on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
HCM City advances cooperation with WEF, Ant International
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc on November 25 held separate receptions for Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Yang Peng, CEO of the Singapore-based digital payments & fintech group Ant International, on the sidelines of the southern metropolis’ ongoing Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
HCM City - An attractive destination on Michelin’s culinary map
Time Out magazine also describes Vinh Khanh as a lively, energetic street that embodies the very soul of Ho Chi Minh City’s street food culture.
24th Vietnam Film Festival aims to promote creativity, advance cinema
The festival will run until November 25 with the participation of 144 films from 42 units, including a competition for 87 films (16 motion pictures, 36 documentaries, 14 science films and 21 animated films).
Foreign investors ready to pour capital into HCM City
Administrative reform remains HCM City’s top priority. The city aims to cut at least 30% of procedures, reduce processing times and costs, and shift from a “management mindset” to a “service mindset” to better support the business community.