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Ho Chi Minh City targets free basic hospital fees for residents by 2030

Under the programme, the southern largest economic hub has set several key health targets to be achieved by 2030. The average height of children and adolescents under 18 is expected to increase by at least 1.5cm, while the average life expectancy of residents is projected to reach around 77 years, including at least 68 years of healthy living.

Multi-skilled civil servants key to effective governance in Ho Chi Minh City: insiders

The rollout of the two-tier local administration model in Ho Chi Minh City, a megacity of more than 14 million people, has placed new requirements on civil servants, demanding them to be multi-skilled, capable of handling multiple tasks and proficient in digital technologies to meet the needs of modern urban governance, said insiders.

Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 Culture – Tourism Festival kicks off with vibrant activities

The festival serves as a platform to introduce the city’s potential and strengths, and demonstrate the strong vitality and endless creativity of a dynamic and compassionate metropolis.

Ho Chi Minh City defines four pillar product groups for International Financial Centre

The Vietnam International Financial Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (VIFC-HCMC) has been structured around four pillar product groups, which are seen as the foundation for gradually building Ho Chi Minh City into a competitive financial hub in the region and the world.

Golden opportunity for Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector to make breakthroughs

Market research reports indicate that Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector still has large room for growth if the special mechanisms under Resolution 98, Resolution 260 and Resolution 62/2025/NQ-HDND on incentives for attracting MICE visitors are effectively implemented. These policies are considered practical, helping enhance competitiveness, service quality and the city’s standing as a destination.

Ho Chi Minh City pursues integrated heritage preservation strategy in mega-city era

Scholars stressed that maintaining the vitality of heritage is crucial for a fast-urbanising metropolis like Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City expands nighttime cultural spaces for residents

Beyond remaining a familiar destination for readers, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s Sai Gon ward now contributes to the city’s nighttime cultural life, meeting the public’s demand for weekend recreation, cultural enjoyment and relaxation.

Hanoi leads 2025 Vietnam eBusiness Index

The average score of the rankings is 9.3 points. The gap in e-commerce development between the two major economic centres – Hanoi and HCM City – and the remaining provinces and cities is very large.

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.