VOV.VN - The number of coronavirus infections in Ho Chi Minh City has increased three-fold in recent times, with two deaths recorded, according to the city’s Department of Health.

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop a startup and innovation environment on par with Singapore’s, so that investors no longer need to go abroad to launch their ventures, according to the municipal Department of Science and Technology.

HCM City has seen a surge in hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) cases over the past week with some affected children experiencing severe symptoms.

Ho Chi Minh City is proud to be a pioneer in promoting friendship and cooperative relations with European Union (EU) countries, Vice Chairman of the city People's Committee Vo Van Hoan said at the celebration of Europe Day 2025 and the 35th anniversary of the establishment of EU-Vietnam diplomatic relations.

VOV.VN - As many as 175 leading Thai businesses are currently showcasing their high quality products to local consumers at the four-day Top Thai Brands 2025 exhibition which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on May 14.

Ho Chi Minh City has consistently regarded strengthening friendship and cooperation with Russian localities, organisations, and enterprises as a key part of its international integration strategy, said Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee.

VOV.VN - The 2025 ASEAN U19 Women’s Championship will officially take place in Ho Chi Minh City from June 9 to 18, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Football Federation (HFF).

The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, officially launched Humanitarian Month 2025 on May 8 under the theme “Humanitarian Journey – Spreading Love.”

State President Luong Cuong attended the opening ceremony of the UN Day of Vesak Celebrations 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on May 6, during which he affirmed that Vietnam always respects and protects everyone’s right to freedom of belief and religion, considering this an imporant foundation for strengthening great national unity.

The Global Round of the International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) has kicked off at the University of Economics HCM City (UEH), marking the first time a global-scale education and innovation event was held in Vietnam.