Focusing on local-level external relations, it would provide a platform for local authorities, experts and businesses to share governance experience, exchange advanced development models, and promote cooperation in science and technology, innovation, investment, trade and human resource development.
The drive is expected to bolster growth in Vietnam’s economic hub through year-end while expanding urban space and improving living standards.
Ho Chi Minh City is bringing culture closer to everyday life by transforming public spaces, heritage and the arts into engines of creativity, community engagement and sustainable development.
The service will run from 5am to 11pm. From 9pm to 10:30pm, trains will run five minutes apart to accommodate passengers attending the National Day fireworks display.
Ho Chi Minh City is exploring outlet centres not simply as places offering discounted goods, but as part of an integrated retail, service and tourism ecosystem. The model could expand consumer space, attract visitors and boost retail growth.
Congratulating the recipients, NA President Man said the Party has led the Vietnamese revolution through numerous challenges, helping the country achieve important accomplishments in the process of national construction and development. These achievements were made possible in part by the great contributions and dedication of generations of Party officials and members, including those honoured at the ceremony.
ITE HCMC 2026 has made a strong mark by bringing together its largest and most comprehensive tourism ecosystem to date, with more than 520 exhibitors. They include major tourism and travel groups and international organisations, as well as a number of prestigious global brands making their first appearance at the expo.
Bui Quang Hai, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam–Slovakia Friendship Association, said the annual Constitution Day celebration has become a meaningful occasion to look back on the traditional friendship between Vietnam and former Czechoslovakia, as well as between Vietnam and Slovakia today.
The proposed Thu Thiem-Long Thanh line would stretch about 46.44km from the eastern end of Thu Thiem Station on the Ben Thanh-Thu Thiem line in Binh Trung ward, Ho Chi Minh City, to the Cam Duong depot in Xuan Duong commune, Dong Nai city.
Through persistent, hands-on efforts and a determination to “leave no one behind”, the Ho Chi Minh City authorities are working to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to access and benefit from digital transformation under Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW
The delegation, led by Tran Luu Quang, Politburo Member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, observed a moment of silence to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh's vast contributions to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation.
HEPZA said foreign direct investment (FDI) channeled into 87 newly licensed and 105 existing projects stood at over 3.16 billion USD and 878.42 million USD, respectively, surpassing 4.04 billion USD in total.
The visit aims to strengthen mutual trust between the Vietnamese and Thai ministries of national defence in general, as well as between the Vietnam People’s Navy and the Royal Thai Navy in particular.
The Party, State and people of Vietnam, including the Party Committee, administration and people of Ho Chi Minh City, have consistently been deeply aware of and attached the highest importance to consolidating and developing the Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia relationship of friendly neighbourliness, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation.
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Procuracy on August 24 delivered its indictment against the 227 defendants, describing it as an extremely serious, highly sophisticated, and large-scale transnational case.
The new route comes amid a sharp increase in passenger traffic between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, particularly during the first months of 2026.
To maximise its existing advantages, the city’s tourism sector has identified street food, combined with the development of the night-time economy, as a key priority.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction, the southern metropolis will start 11 projects and put five works into operation in transport, technical infrastructure, housing, civil construction and industry, with total investment exceeding 249.4 trillion VND (9.5 billion USD).
With GCCs, technology and sustainability converging, Ho Chi Minh City’s office market is entering a new phase in which operational quality and adaptability are becoming increasingly important, alongside location.
Selected companies will have their operations assessed and benchmarked against international best practices. They will get tailored improvement roadmaps and direct support from experts at their factories. They will also join a business community to share real-world experience, and must name one point of contact, share accurate operational data, and keep leaders involved throughout the process.
The resolution marks a shift from focusing primarily on the maritime economy to viewing the sea as an economic, strategic and living space, requiring close coordination between development, defence, security, foreign affairs and modern maritime governance.
The project will rehabilitate 2.1km ageing pipelines in the city’s downtown, helping improve drainage and sewerage network performance, reduce the risk of road subsidence, and enhance public health and urban resilience.
The rapid growth of tourism, together with the expansion of travel businesses and new tourism services, have created fresh challenges for state management, particularly in maintaining security and public order.
Combating IUU fishing and having the EC’s "yellow card" warning lifted is an urgent political task for the entire political system, linked to the country’s reputation and the interests of fishermen, said an offiical of Ho Chi Minh City.
Under the MoU, the two sides will share knowledge and exchange information on urban development, while jointly organising seminars to gain a better understanding of the legal frameworks and development trends in Ho Chi Minh City and the RoK.