VOV.VN -Three people have died of rabies in Ho Chi Minh City since the start of the year, as infection risks show a clear uptick.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has launched a state-backed venture capital fund aimed at accelerating startups in core technologies, marking a new model to mobilise both public and private capital for innovation.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on April 17 launched a large-scale health screening campaign at Binh Phu Park, with 168 local health stations across wards and communes simultaneously offering free check-ups and disease screening for residents.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is intensifying surveillance and prevention measures as hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases continue to rise sharply, particularly among young children.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has begun piloting postal deliveries using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), connecting Can Gio commune and Vung Tau ward, in a move seen as a breakthrough in its strategy to develop smart logistics.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City plans to break ground on seven major projects with a combined investment of over VND380 trillion (about US$14.5 billion) on April 30, 2026, marking Reunification Day, expected to boost infrastructure, accelerate public investment and support economic growth in the next period.

VOV.VN - A foreign crew member suffering from suspected appendicitis has been rescued off the coast of Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has just reported to the municipal People’s Committee on the implementation of key seaport projects, with activities planned to coincide with the 51st anniversary of Reunification Day (April 30, 1975-April 30, 2026).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s economy expanded by 8.27% year on year in the first quarter of 2026, marking its fastest growth for the same period in five years, according to the municipal statistics office.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will introduce helicopter sightseeing tours for the first time during the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers' Day (May 1) holiday period, offering visitors panoramic aerial views of the southern metropolis and its surrounding areas.