Ho Chi Minh City aims to join the 100 most liveable cities worldwide by 2030, with a vision extending to 2045.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations on August 26 hosted a ceremony marking the 80th Independence Day of Indonesia (August 17, 1945 – 2025), reaffirming solidarity and friendship between the people of the city and Indonesia.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam E-commerce & Digital Technology Application Forum 2025 is set for September 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together major global and regional digital economy players, including Amazon Global Selling, Shopee, TikTok Shop, ViettelPost, Vietnam Post, JD Logistics, Fado, and French firm Taureau AI.

Ho Chi Minh City is intensifying efforts against against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to support the national goal of having the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” on Vietnamese seafood lifted by 2025.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations held a gathering on August 20 to celebrate Hungary’s National Day.

A photo exhibition named “From the era of independence and national reunification to the era of the nation’s rise” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Despite ongoing volatility in the global trade environment, a large contingent of businesses from the United States, comprising of major importers and suppliers across multiple sectors, has confirmed participation in Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 (VIS 2025) slated for September 4-6 in Ho Chi Minh City.

A delegation from Ho Chi Minh City led by Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha held talks with Lee Jun-seung, Vice Mayor of Busan, on August 14 to strengthen economic ties and expand their strategic partnership.

The opening ceremony for the photo exhibition and launch of two new photo books titled “50 Years of Vietnam’s Strength” and “City of Peace – Our City” by photographer Nguyen A was held at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum at 36 Ly Thuong Kiet street in Hanoi on August 10.

VOV.VN - The 24th Vietnam Film Festival is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 21 to 25, aiming to honour outstanding cinematic works and artists that have made significant contributions to the country’s film industry.