Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thanh Nghi affirmed the city’s consistent commitment to fostering strong relationships with localities in Laos.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City Women FC pulled off an incredible comeback, defeating Abu Dhabi Country (UAE) 5-4 in the quarterfinals of the 2024-2025 AFC Women’s Champions League at Thong Nhat Stadium on March 22 evening and therefore qualifying for the semi-finals.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has proposed setting off fireworks every Saturday evening, starting from April 19 to May 31 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification which falls on April 30.

Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines plans to launch direct flights from Hanoi to Bengaluru and Hyderabad starting in May, while private carrier Vietjet has already commenced services connecting Ho Chi Minh City to these two major Indian hubs on March 18.

As many as 200 Iranian tourists arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on March 19 on the first charter flight from the Middle Eastern country to Vietnam, marking a milestone in bilateral tourism cooperation.

VOV.VN - More than 500 guests and 80 speakers, including experts from various fields such as interior design, financial technology, real estate development, and hotel management, are expected to participate in the eighth Hospitality Vietnam Conference (HVC2025) to be held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 15 - 16.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City plans to build its international financial centre in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, covering a total area of 9.2ha, according to the Municipal Department of Science and Technology.

The 11th HCM City Ao Dai Festival, themed “Vietnamese Ao Dai - Rising Vietnam”, opened on March 7 with a vibrant ceremony on Nguyen Hue walking street.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is expected to train at least 9,000 highly skilled workers at the university level and above by 2030 to support the semiconductor industry.

Locals and visitors to Ho Chi Minh City have an opportunity to experience the vibrant atmosphere of both traditional and novel festivals as the city has rolled out multiple events to stimulate tourism.