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Crowds flock to Ho Chi Minh City’s colorful Tet decoration market

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.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street opens for Tet 2025 celebrations

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.

Crowded aisles and long queues: Tet shopping frenzy in Vietnam

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

Ho Chi Minh City police to investigate man’s pull-ups on Metro Line 1

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.

Over 109,000 flowers light up Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025

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.

Lunar New Year in Ho Chi Minh City: Cold weather and high tides on the horizon

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.

Tet exodus begins: Motorbikes, buses, and flights packed with holiday travelers

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.

Mekong boats deliver blooms to Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic Tet market

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.

Congestion builds as residents leave Ho Chi Minh City for Lunar New Year

Traffic congestion at Ho Chi Minh City’s major gateways worsened on January 24, as residents began their Tet exodus to provinces across the Mekong Delta, Central Highlands, and beyond.

Ho Chi Minh City woman arrested for dumping 7,800 tons of aluminum waste

A woman in Ho Chi Minh City has been arrested for illegally dumping 7,800 tons of aluminum ash and slag over five years, causing significant environmental damage.

Ho Chi Minh City to pilot digital technology in healthcare

Ho Chi Minh City plans to pilot mechanisms for pharmaceutical companies to adopt digital technologies, showcasing its commitment to healthcare innovation.

Giant snake mascots steal the show at Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025

The giant snake mascots at Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025 have captivated residents and tourists alike, becoming the centerpiece of this year’s Tet celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam announces groundbreaking AI city initiative at WEF 2025

Vietnam has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Ho Chi Minh City into the first AI city globally, leveraging cutting-edge technology and partnerships to redefine urban management.

Vingroup offers to fund metro feasibility study connecting HCM City and Can Gio

Vingroup has proposed self-funding a study for Metro Line 12, connecting Ho Chi Minh City’s center with Can Gio District, as part of plans to integrate urban rail with the Can Gio Bridge project.

Struggling to find a taxi at Tan Son Nhat? Free shuttles now available

Passengers at Tan Son Nhat Airport can now use free shuttle buses to reach an external taxi staging area during the busy Tet travel season, starting January 23.

Seven key infrastructure projects to open in Ho Chi Minh City by Tet 2025

Ho Chi Minh City is set to open seven major infrastructure projects, including the newly inaugurated Tan Ky Tan Quy Bridge, to ease traffic ahead of Lunar New Year (Tet) 2025.

Temporary sidewalk use proposed to tackle Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic woes

As year-end traffic pressures mount, Ho Chi Minh City is exploring temporary measures, including sidewalk use, to address congestion hotspots.

Red carp markets in Ho Chi Minh City bustling ahead of Kitchen Gods Day

Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Dien Market is bustling with activity as vendors and buyers gather for red carp, a traditional offering for the Kitchen Gods Day.

Ho Chi Minh City disciplines officials over Thuan An Group scandal

Ho Chi Minh City has disciplined two party organizations and five officials for violations linked to major infrastructure projects managed by Thuan An Group, underscoring efforts to address corruption.

Ho Chi Minh City metro launches paid service with fares starting January 21

Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) will begin commercial operations on January 21, introducing ticketed fares and a revised schedule to meet Tet holiday travel needs.