VOV.VN - Rather than focusing solely on increasing visitor numbers, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the development of experience-based tourism products, night-time economy activities, and premium services in an effort to extend visitors’ stays and boost tourist spending.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese police have arrested two foreign nationals linked to a fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City that left one foreigner dead and another injured.

Thousands of children’s picture books published by Vietnamese and foreign publishing houses and book distributors will be showcased at the first-ever festival for picture books in Vietnam.

Thu Duc ward in Ho Chi Minh City has become the first locality in Vietnam to measure residents’ quality of life and trust in local governance through a scientific set of happiness indicators.

VOV.VN - Following an emergency alert from the World Health Organisation (WHO) over a new Ebola outbreak in Africa, Vietnam’s health sector has moved to strengthen surveillance measures amid concerns about the risk of cross-border transmission through international travel.

A series of international exhibitions on the automotive industry and transport infrastructure opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on May 21, bringing together hundreds of domestic, foreign enterprises seeking business partnerships and technology exchange opportunities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has entered the world’s Top 50 startup ecosystems for the first time, marking a major milestone for the country’s innovation and technology sector as the government accelerates digital economy and high-tech development strategies.

VOV.VN - After several days of widespread thunderstorms and cooler weather, Vietnam is forecast to experience another intense heatwave beginning on May 22, with some areas in northern and central regions expected to record temperatures above 40°C.

Ho Chi Minh City has entered the list of the world’s Top 100 startup ecosystems for the first time, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 released by StartupBlink.

VOV.VN - A graduation ceremony was held on May 19 for an advanced political theory course designed for officials from Champasak province, Laos, at the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Region II.