In an effort to combat loneliness and keep up with the digital age, senior citizens in HCM City are enrolling in special classes to learn how to use smartphones and social media.

Currently, local authorities are applying the land price framework adjusted according to the 2024 Land Law, the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment said.

The lush wetland area spanning 128ha along Saigon River is set to become HCM City's newest green space, the third-largest park in the city. Located in Thu Thiem New Urban Area, this region is envisioned as a "green lung" for the bustling metropolis.

Along the bustling riversides of Ho Chi Minh City, makeshift slum homes starkly contrast with the surrounding high-rise buildings and bustling urban centers.

The inaugural VN Best Sommelier Competition is being held in HCM City to find talented sommeliers to represent VN in international competitions, according to the contest’s organisers.

HCM City plans to build a database of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to connect them and promote their contributions to the city’s development.

During the Asian Meeting of the Econometric Society (AMES) 2024, held in Ho Chi Minh City, economic experts offered valuable insights and suggestions to propel the city toward green transformation and sustainable development.

Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a prostitution ring operating under the guise of a restaurant, catering primarily to foreigners.

The Prime Minister has approved the investment policy for the Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at enhancing transportation connectivity in southern Vietnam.

The implementation of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model in Ho Chi Minh City, as permitted by Resolution 98, aims to address urgent urban traffic issues and relieve urban space congestion.

For the first time, Vietnam is hosting the Asian Meeting of the Econometric Society (AMES) 2024, an event bringing together over 250 experts and scholars from more than 40 countries.

The first World Student Festival Ho Chi Minh City 2024 and the eighth International Student Science Forum officially kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and the Environment said the new land price framework will adequately assess real estate market prices and won’t lead to property price increases.

HCM City authorities have established a task force aimed at enhancing the monitoring of gold bar transactions in the city to tackle speculation.

HCM City is allowed to proactively import drugs, especially specialised and rare drugs, for the special treatment needs of medical facilities to promptly meet disease prevention requirements and other urgent needs.

A power bank in a passenger’s checked luggage caught fire after being left behind at security’s request at HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất international airport on Tuesday at midnight. The incident had minimal impact on airport operations.

Numbeo's data shows that a family of four living in Ho Chi Minh City spends around 44.2 million VND ($1,749) monthly, slightly higher than in Hanoi but considerably less than in other Southeast Asian cities.

Ho Chi Minh City currently has 311 streets with identical names due to historical reasons stemming from the city's formation from three separate administrative units: Saigon, Cho Lon, and Gia Dinh.

Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of having all of its buses using clean fuels or electricity by 2030, heard a workshop on green and electric energy for public transport held in the southern largest economic hub on July 30.

The first food and commerce street in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, is set to open on August 30, as part of a pilot project to develop the night-time economy and tourism.