Vietnam - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) hosted a gathering on February 14 in celebration of India’s 76th Republic Day (January 26,1950–2025), and 35 years since the establishment of the Vietnam – India Friendship Association of HCM City (VIFA).

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s girl group 2NE1 will hold two concerts on February 15-16 in Ho Chi Minh City.

By promoting MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism, Ho Chi Minh City looks to establish itself as an international destination attracting a large number of tourists from both domestic and international markets.

The Ministry of Transport has submitted a proposal on piloting specific and special mechanisms and policies to develop the urban railway network system in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The first Ho Chi Minh City Open Paragliding Tournament will take place from February 14 - 16 in Tri Ton district, the Mekong delta province of An Giang, marking a significant milestone for the sport in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - More than 750 businesses are set to join the Ho Chi Minh City Souvenir and Gift Exhibition 2025, scheduled for March 27-29, according to the city's Department of Industry and Trade."

VOV.VN - The HCM City People's Committee held a conference on February 6 to announce the Thu Duc City master plan through 2040 and introduce investment opportunities for 535 projects across five investment categories, with a total estimated capital of more than VND 800 trillion.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has set an ambitious 10% economic growth target for 2025, backed by eight breakthrough solutions to achieve it.

Three regional general hospitals being built at the entrances to Ho Chi Minh City will open to patients this year, and they are expected to help reduce overloading at major public hospitals.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai has asked the city Urban Traffic Management Centre (UTMC) to establish a transportation data centre by 2026 with a deadline of 2027.