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.

VOV.VN - The Royal Thai Navy vessel HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan arrived at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi International Port on May 18, beginning a friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City from May 18 to 23 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand (1976-2026).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to launch a new maritime financial centre as part of efforts to strengthen Vietnam’s role in regional trade, shipping and logistics finance.

VOV.VN - After three years of implementing Resolution 31 of the Politburo, Ho Chi Minh City is entering a new phase of policy planning aimed at expanding its growth space and developing a more flexible governance framework for Vietnam’s largest urban centre.