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UK Festival 2023 to take place in town

As part of a series to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-UK diplomatic relations, the Consulate General in HCMC will hold the UK festival 2023 in HCMC on September 16, 2023.

HCM City District proposes opening new night street

Binh Chanh District in HCM City has proposed to open a night street in Trung Son Residential Area to develop tourism.

HCM City to allocate additional 550 hectares of land to build social housing

HCM City authorities plan to allocate an additional 550 hectares of land to build social housing as part of its effort to build 93,000 social housing units by 2030.

HCM City to bring Vietnam’s healthcare to the world

The combination of lower costs and highly skilled doctors is one of the reasons why an increasing number of foreigners and Vietnamese expatriates are seeking medical care in Vietnam.

Enterovirus, adenovirus identified as cause of pink eye in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health informed that enterovirus and adenovirus were identified to cause pink eye in the city.

Renowned monumental Olmec head replica inaugurated in HCM City

The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum and the Mexican diplomatic representation in Vietnam has recently unveiled the inauguration of a replica of one of the renowned monumental Olmec heads.

HCM City plans shopping events to attract foreign and Vietnamese buyers

HCM City authorities believe the city needs to organize big sale promotion events regularly to become a major shopping area for the country and region.

HCM City to have two metro routes, two belt roads by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City is anticipated to have two metro lines and two belt road projects in operation by 2030.

HCM City promotes installation of rooftop solar power at State offices

HCM City is going to install more solar panels on the roofs of State administrative agencies and public service units.

E-taxi service launched in HCM City

The service, which uses Vietnamese start-up Selex Motors bikes, will cover passenger transportation, food and other goods delivery.

HCM City launches electronics and semiconductor centre

A ceremony was held by the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) Management Board on September 6 to launch the Electronics and Semiconductor Centre (ESC).

HCM City to host Vietnam’s first-ever Intelligent Technology Exhibition

Intelligent Technology Exhibition in Vietnam 2023-OCTF, the first of its kind in the country, is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 23 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

HCM City to host culinary festival in October

More than 100 food pavilions will present 126 typical dishes from different regions and localities across the country at "The glory of Vietnamese culinary culture" festival that will take place on October 20-22 at the Independence Palace in HCM City.

Museum of Saigon commandos opens to the public in HCM City

The Museum of Sài Gòn – Gia Định Liberation Army Commandos is officially open to the public in HCM City’s District 1.

HCM City to renovate, embellish downtown area

HCM City People’s Committee chairman Phan Văn Mãi has asked relevant departments and agencies to quickly renovate the appearance of the city’s downtown area.

HCM City to hold hot-air balloon show to celebrate National Day

Hot air balloon performances will be held on September 2 and 3 on Nguyen Thien Thanh street in Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc city to celebrate the National Day (September 2).

Radical, sustainable solutions needed for HCM City’s polluted canals

Despite having gone under a renovation project, the signs of pollution in these streams are becoming more evident than ever.

Ho Chi Minh City to host large culinary festival for tourists

A food festival to honour Vietnamese culinary culture is set to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 20 - 22 in order to unveil Vietnam’s culinary map with a record of 126 delicious dishes from 63 provinces across the country.

HCM City to celebrate National Day with festivities

HCM City will host two fireworks displays to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

HCMC doctors receive hundreds of calls for emergency aid for depressed patients

HCM City is the first locality in the country giving first aid to depressed patients amid the increased number of people suffering from mental disorders after the Covid-19 pandemic.