Ho Chi Minh City is developing a plan to merge administrative units and eliminate district-level government, aiming for a more efficient two-tier governance system.

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have announced a new regulation giving priority to women, alongside vulnerable groups, in renting social housing built with public investment.

A Mercedes driver lost control and crashed into 10 motorcycles in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, killing one and injuring five. Police confirmed she was intoxicated at the time.

Ho Chi Minh City is engaging state-owned enterprises to employ surplus officials following government restructuring. Affected workers receive job support, training, and financial assistance.

A report reveals that nearly 9,500 civil servants and public employees left their jobs between 2020 and 2023, mainly due to low wages and high workloads.

HCM City plans to auction a 26-hectare site in Tân Phú District this year to facilitate Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) linked to its second metro line, which connects Bến Thành Market in District 1 to Tham Lương Depot in District 12.

The retail property market in HCM City is expected to see further growth this year, as new buildings are completed and more retailers, attracted by the increasing purchasing power of the population, enter the market.

After running out of money, Canadian national Jang Jae Bin resorted to armed robbery in Ho Chi Minh City, targeting fellow foreigners. He has now been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Metro Line 2 in Ho Chi Minh City will be fully funded by the state budget, with construction set to begin in December 2025 following near-complete land clearance.

A representative from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City on Monday has rejected recent claims that the new T3 terminal will begin operations on May 5.

The incident occurred on Sunday night on Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3.

The HCM City People’s Committee has given approval for more medical facilities to perform free health checks for people aged 60 and above.

At the scene, more than 30kg of drugs were seized, including three bricks of heroin, eight kg of methamphetamine, over 12kg of ketamine, tens of thousands of ecstasy pills, and hundreds of packages of liquid drugs.

HCM City aims to complete the renovation, repair, or rebuilding of over 500 severely degraded apartment buildings by 2035 as part of efforts to improve the urban environment and improve residents’ quality of life.

Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have digitised patient records, ensuring that information is securely stored while remaining easily retrievable and transferrable across healthcare facilities.

Ho Chi Minh City's Index of Industrial Production grew by 2.1% in February and 26.5% from the same month last year, indicating manufacturing is recovering strongly.

The Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien Metro, the first in Vietnam to feature underground sections, has been officially inaugurated. The project, funded through Japanese ODA and domestic investment, strengthens Vietnam-Japan cooperation in urban infrastructure.

Vietnamese police arrested 27 suspects in a cross-border drug trafficking operation using ride-hailing and delivery apps. Over 30kg of heroin, ketamine, and ecstasy were seized in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to develop eight major transport projects, including highway expansions and new arterial roads, to improve connectivity with Long An and the Mekong Delta.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of national reunification, Ho Chi Minh City will organize fireworks displays at seven locations. Authorities are also encouraging private sponsorship for additional display sites across the city.