Ho Chi Minh City contributed significantly to the more-fruitful-than-expected results of Vietnam’s tourism industry last year, solidifying its pivotal role in the recovery and growth of the sector.

The city has completed a number of major transport projects and is carrying out many ongoing traffic construction works.

Following the footsteps of ancestors, the Southern region has proven to be a sacred land with extraordinary people for many generations.

If the southern economic hub is able to capitalise on its 1,100 kilometres of waterway, it will ease pressure on road transport while creating motivation for the development of other economic sectors.

Money sent from Asian countries made up 50.5% of the total overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City last year, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, a massive 143.8% spike year-on-year, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s branch in the city.

HCM City and Son La city have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) as announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on February 14.

Domestic consumption will help HCM City’s economy rebound from stagnation and create motivation for the economic center to maintain sustainable development.

Foreign investors prefer Ho Chi Minh City to other cities because the southern metropolis offers many benefits for foreign companies to do business and invest; plus, investors easily receive the government’s active support.

HCM City's Tan Son Nhat International Airport, the country's busiest, has adopted a cashless parking payment system to reduce congestion at its entrance and exit.

Decorated with many unique dragon models on the occasion of the Year of the Dragon, Nguyen Hue flower street in HCM City attracted thousands of people on the opening night.

The Government has issued a decree which provides special policies and mechanisms for corporate and personal income tax exemption in Ho Chi Minh City.

The 44th spring flower festival kicked off at Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh City on February 6 evening as part of the activities to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest and oldest festival in Vietnam.

To welcome in the Lunar New Year Ho Chi Minh City has been decorated with national flags, bulbs, flowers, and posters, giving roads around the city a touch of colour and bringing joy to local people as the festive season approaches.

In addition to the eight locations announced earlier for fireworks displays, HCM City will add another three locations for the 2024 Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration.

The Van Gogh Immersive 720 space in Ho Chi Minh City has freshly opened its signature Van Gogh Art Lighting Experience – an interactive art exhibition designed to engage all senses.

The “Tren ben duoi thuyen” (On the Wharf – In the Boat) flower floating fair, one of the most-visited attractions in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet Festival, opened at Binh Dong Wharf, District 8 on February 4 (the 25th day of the 12th lunar month).

The HCMC People’s Committee has sent a formal proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism about approving the first ranking for its two museums.

With the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) just a few days away, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has become packed with people who are either flying home for family reunions or going on holiday during the festive season.

Companies in sectors less affected by the economic crises and those with deep pockets are driving transactions in the HCM City office market, analysts have said.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the second meeting of the steering committee for the implementation of the National Assembly’s resolution on piloting special mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City.