The official launch of the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, which connects Ben Thanh Market in district 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc city, not only marks a significant milestone in its urban transport system but add a catalyst for the city’s stronger tourism development.

VOV.VN - A delegation of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) led by Do Van Chien, head of the VFF Central Committee, on December 22 visited and extended greetings to Catholic dignitaries, priests and followers of the Vietnam Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Ho Chi Minh City on the 2025 Christmas.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on December 18 directed the City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) to closely monitor the fatal mysterious disease which has emerged in Congo, and to prepare plans to cope with the disease.

VOV.VN - As many as 300 enterprises have participated in the ASEAN Ceramics & Stone 2024 expo which kicked off on December 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Travel companies in Ho Chi Minh City have launched a diverse array of tour packages for the end-of-year travel season and innovated domestic tour packages to attract tourists.

The 2024 Teqball World Championship officially kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4.

The Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on December 4 held a ceremony to celebrate the 64th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960 – 2024), during which the municipal authorities presented 100 tablets to the Cuban people as a token of friendship.

VOV.VN - More than 220 athletes from 95 countries and territories worldwide are set to compete at the 2024 World Teqball Championship, scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 3 to 8.

Ho Chi Minh City is committed to serving as a bridge boosting the friendship and close cooperation between Vietnam and Thailand, stated Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vo Van Hoan at a ceremony marking the 97th anniversary of Thailand's National Day (December 5, 1927 - 2024) in the city on December 2 evening.

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen on November 27 held a meeting with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev, who is on an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Luong Cuong.