Ho Chi Minh City

The smart grid is expected to significantly improve the reliability and efficiency of power supply, reduce transmission losses, and optimise grid management while providing households and businesses in Con Dao with more transparent, convenient and modern electricity services.

Since the beginning of 2026, Ho Chi Minh authorities have reported no cases of vessels losing connectivity for more than 10 days and no fishing vessels operating beyond authorised fishing zones.

The reinforced measures underscore Ho Chi Minh City’s determination to meet international commitments, contribute to the removal of the EU “yellow card”, and promote a sustainable and responsible fisheries sector.

By 2030, VNU-HCM aims to rank among the top 100 universities in Asia, with at least one discipline placed in the world’s top 100 in reputable international rankings, including mathematics.

The “Digital Classroom” model follows five German-standard pillars covering digitalised school management, lecturer capacity building, interactive digital learning resources, modern teaching infrastructure, and stronger links between vocational schools and businesses. The model will be adapted to local vocational education conditions in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City has 4,449 fishing vessels, of them 4,301 equipped with VMS devices, making up 96.67%. Between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, authorities found 1,729 cases of vessels losing VMS connection for six hours or more, issuing fines in 196 cases totalling nearly 6.6 billion VND (about 252,000 USD)

According to the municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment, 100% of fishing vessels in the city have been registered and fully updated on the National Fisheries Database System (Vnfishbase).

Nearly 19 million passenger trips were recorded on Metro Line No 1 linking Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien in its first year of operation, a figure that has brought joy and a significant boost to public transport in Vietnam’s most populous city.

Since 2008, the initiative has attracted strong support from businesses, organisations and individuals, assisting more than 77,400 poor and near-poor farming households and other vulnerable groups, with total funding exceeding 131 billion VND.

The Youth Union of Ho Chi Minh City launched the 18th annual Spring Volunteer Campaign 2026 on January 3, targeting hospitals, elder-care facilities, schools for special needs, social welfare centres, student dormitories, worker housing, train stations, bus depots, and other hubs throughout the bustling southern hub.

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a ceremony on December 31 to make debut its Public Administrative Service Centre, marking a significant step forward in advancing administrative reform and building a modern, efficient and people-oriented public administration.

Once operational, the dedicated bicycle lane is poised to function not only as transportation infrastructure but also to enhance environmental quality and foster a more civilised urban mobility landscape in Ho Chi Minh City

Labour demand next year is forecast to exceed 313,000 positions, including around 136,340 in the former HCM City area, 105,080 in former Binh Duong, and 72,261 in former Ba Ria–Vung Tau.

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly.

The university announced adjustments to several targets in its development strategy for the 2026–2030 period with an ambition to make breakthroughs in both academic training and scientific research.

Fireworks displays will last from 00:00 to 00:15am on January 1, 2026, with funding from private sources.

The exhibition features nearly 200 images showcasing Vietnam’s cultural heritage and efforts to preserve and promote its values in recent years. It is structured around four themes: the legal and policy framework for heritage protection; Vietnamese heritage recognised by UNESCO; the diversity and uniqueness of Vietnamese cultural heritage; and cultural heritage for sustainable development.

More than a flower market, the event showcases the traditions of southern flower-growing villages, offering visitors an immersive Tet experience.

Solidarity and kindness define Christmas in HCM City, where love transcends religion and ethnicity. A striking example is Most Venerable Thich Le Trang, Head of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Executive Board of HCM City, extended Christmas greetings to Archbishop Nguyen Nang of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City, and they pledged to guide believers and followers to live virtuous lives in love, compassion, and charity, serving as a vivid testament to religious unity.

Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.