The mergence of Ho Chi Minh City with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces has formed a unified development zone, paving the way for a breakthrough in marine tourism and a green, smart and truly world-class coastal destination.

VOV.VN - Health authorities confirmed on November 8 that samples collected from 83 individuals affected by a food poisoning incident at a Bánh mì (baguette) stall in Hanh Thong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, tested positive for Salmonella, a dangerous bacterium that can be fatal in severe cases.

VOV.VN -The Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City Festival will take place on November 8 and 9, 2025, at Edion Hisaya Plaza Park in Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Japan. The event is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Festival Organizing Committee in Aichi and the Ho Chi Minh City Arts Center.

VOV.VN - The Viet Bigbus Tourism Transport and Communication Joint Stock Company in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4 launched the open-top double-decker bus route Saigon-Tan Dinh, inspired by the popular hop-on hop-off model around the world.

VOV.VN - More than 100 cats from countries including the Philippines, China, Thailand, and Taiwan gathered in Ho Chi Minh City for the WCF International Jubilee Cat Show 2025 on November 1-2, competing in categories of beauty and grace.

Ho Chi Minh City has been named a new member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for film, becoming Vietnam’s first - and Southeast Asia’s only - representative in this category.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Music & Arts Festival (VIMAF) will be held across Vietnam and Southeast Asia, offering a professional artistic platform for young Vietnamese artists and talents from the region.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) on October 30 hosted a conference between municipal leaders and the foreign direct investment (FDI) community 2025, featuring the participation of more than 400 delegates.

Ho Chi Minh City has identified the adoption of information technology and digital transformation as key strategies to enhance the visitor experience, facilitate tourism services, and drive economic growth in the tourism sector.

VOV.VN - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc recently paid a working visit to the United States to promote international cooperation for its International Financial Centre project, aiming to become a leading financial hub in the region.