VOV.VN - On April 19 evening, thousands of people flocked to the area in front of the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council and People’s Committee, as well as Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, to take part in the opening night of the cultural and artistic festival “Colors of Uncle Ho’s City.”

With her unique recipe that transforms a humble dish into a delicacy, the "snakehead fish queen" was able to lure internationally known chef Martin Yan of the famous TV show “Yan Can Cook” to her eatery, earning his nonstop praise.

Thousands of vacancies were available at a job fair jointly held by the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Employment Service Centre (YES Centre) and the Industrial University of HCM City (IUH) on April 18.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification on April 30 with a spectacular lineup of events, headlined by a world-record attempt featuring 10,500 drones in a stunning light show.

VOV.VN - A flight operated by IKAR Airlines carrying 370 passengers departed from Novy International Airport in Khabarovsk, one of the largest cities in Russia’s Far East, and landed at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa province on April 18.

Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City maintained a positive growth rate in the first three months of 2025, reaching over US$2.41 billion, accounted for 25.3% of the total for the entire year 2024 and marking an increase of 19.6% compared to the previous quarter.

The 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City from May 6-8 will feature a wide range of cultural, spiritual, and academic activities, according to Most Venerable Thich Duc Thien, vice president and general secretary of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Council.

VOV.VN - Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City has recently rebounded after a period of stagnation, with several major high-tech companies unveiling plans to invest in the southern hub, driven by the city's improved investment climate.

VOV.VN - Many streets and alleys throughout Ho Chi Minh City have been adorned with flags, flowers, posters, and banners in celebration of the 50th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi plans to organise an array of activities as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in 2025.