VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City, which is Vietnam’s economic and cultural hub, is grappling with increasingly severe air pollution these days, with its air quality index (AQI) value the second highest in the world.

The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee on January 13 hosted a New Year gathering with Consuls General and heads of international organizations, economic and cultural offices from various nations based based in the city.

More than 10,000 domestic and international runners participated in the 12th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon, which took place on January 12.

Ho Chi Minh City is temporarily halting tours of its People’s Committee and People’s Council headquarters, which have become a popular attraction for local and foreign visitors alike.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to develop a 49-km metro line connecting the downtown area to Can Gio district to synchronise its urban railway network and improve public transportation.

It is imperative to ensure that mistakes are not compounded, and no misconduct or corruption occurs during the process of tackling difficulties and obstacles in the implementation of projects in Ho Chi Minh City, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Flights from HCM City to key provinces have reached full capacity for Tet, while promotional fares as low as VND0 highlight the stark price difference for return flights to the city.

Four key traffic projects in Ho Chi Minh City were officially opened at the end of 2024.

Around 750,000 people visited tourist attractions, entertainment sites and shopping areas in Ho Chi Minh City during the New Year holiday (December 31 - January 1), according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has recorded over VND508,000 billion in budget revenue this year, the highest figure ever, with this viewed as the basis for the city to set a double-digit economic growth target in 2025.