During the first 10 days of commercial operation over the Lunar New Year, Ho Chi Minh City's Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) recorded over 761,000 passengers and ticket sales exceeding $460,000.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has asked the city Urban Traffic Management Centre (UTMC) to establish a transportation data centre by 2026 with a deadline of 2027.

Thu Duc city will be an area leading the HCM City’s economy and other metropolitan areas through knowledge-based economic activities such as training, research, high-tech production and development cooperation.

Nearly 1 million workers of more than 12,600 businesses with trade trade unions in Ho Chi Minh City have returned to work following the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, reaching 85.33% of their total workforce.

Aiming for a fully developed metro system by 2050, Ho Chi Minh City will build twelve new rail lines, linking key urban and suburban districts.

By 2025, Ho Chi Minh City plans to commence construction on five major bridges, including Can Gio Bridge, Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, Nguyen Khoai Road Bridge, Binh Tien Bridge, and a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River.

As Vietnam accelerates its economic expansion, Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up to launch the Can Gio International Transshipment Port, a strategic project poised to enhance the nation’s role in global maritime trade.

By reducing administrative agencies and restructuring leadership, Ho Chi Minh City is aligning itself with national goals for government efficiency and modernization.

Ho Chi Minh City reaped nearly 7.7 trillion VND (307 million USD) in revenue from tourism during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday that ended on February 2, up 17.4% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Major transport projects, including a new airport terminal and key road expansions, are set to transform traffic flow and regional connectivity in Vietnam’s largest city.

Ho Chi Minh City is making strides toward its goal of a fully digital government by 2025, eliminating paperwork and transitioning all administrative processes to online platforms.

The photo exhibition 50 Years of Flower Seasons by photographer Tran The Phong is currently taking place at Tao Dan Park (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) to celebrate the Lunar New Year of 2025 (Year of the Snake).

Known as the "luck market," Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street is the ultimate destination for Tet shoppers in Ho Chi Minh City, offering colorful decorations to usher in a prosperous new year.

The much-anticipated Nguyen Hue Flower Street opened on January 27, presenting a unique blend of traditional and modern Tet elements for residents and tourists alike.

Tet shopping fever has taken over supermarkets in Vietnam, with late-night rushes and long queues becoming a daily challenge for festive shoppers.

The operator of Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has called for police action against a man performing pull-ups on train handrails, behavior that has caused public outrage.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City is all set to dazzle visitors for the Lunar New Year of 2025 with its grand centerpiece: a massive snake sculpture draped in Southern Vietnamese charm.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to experience chilly 20°C weather during the Lunar New Year, with a risk of flooding in low-lying areas due to high tides.

Ho Chi Minh City saw a flurry of activity this afternoon as residents rushed to bus stations, airports, and highways to head home for the Lunar New Year after finishing the final workday of the year.

As Tet nears, Binh Dong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City transforms into a vibrant floating flower market, with boats from the Mekong Delta bringing colorful blooms and festive cheer.