Ho Chi Minh City wants to attract more private investment instead of relying on official development assistance (ODA) to build its remaining metro lines, but experts have said that it faces a difficult challenge.

VOV.VN - The gift market in the buildup to International Women’s Day on March 8 in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has become increasingly hectic in recent days as fresh flowers and popular gift items serve to attract hordes of customers.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City and other localities throughout the south are in the midst of a long heat wave with temperatures reaching up to between 35 and 36, even 38 degrees Celsius.

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in Ho Chi Minh City climbed 6% year-on-year in the first two months of 2021 despite a fall of 24.6% in February, according to the municipal Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - A ceremony took place on March 2 in Ho Chi Minh City to see off as many as 4,600 young people who join the military service.

The People’s Procuracy of Ho Chi Minh City on March 2 said it has received an investigation conclusion and other documents linked to a case of “spreading contagious disease to others” involving a 29-year-old flight attendant, who is Patient 1,342.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City registered a total of US$337.8 million in foreign investment during the initial two months of the year, equivalent to 70.3% of the figure achieved during the same period from last year.

The Ho Chi Minh City Committee for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equality needs to take creative and effective approaches to ensure gender equality in every aspect, a city leader has said.

VOV.VN - As one of the nation’s representatives in the 2021 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup, Saigon FC will play their fixtures in the group stage of the competition in Singapore between June 22 and June 28.

VOV.VN - As a tourist city and a hub of the nation’s marine economy, a gateway to the East-West economic corridor, and a liveable city, Da Nang must strive to become a special city moving forward.