VOV.VN - The latest cold spell to hit the south of the nation caused by tropical depressions has forced the local people of Ho Chi Minh City to wrap up in an extra layer of clothing as they try and stay warm amid the arrival of chilly weather and torrential rains.

Ho Chi Minh City's annual countdown music party to welcome the New Year will be held virtually on Dec. 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese-American midfielder Lee Nguyen has signed a one-year deal with Ho Chi Minh City FC and will play as a domestic player for them in 2021.

Ho Chi Minh City has drafted a long-term plan to combat the detrimental effects of climate change.

VOV.VN - Three Vietnamese men returning from France were the latest new COVID cases reported on December 18, bringing the national count to 1,410, according to the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is playing host to a series of international exhibitions which are taking place from Dec. 17 – 19.

The People’s Procuracy of Ho Chi Minh City on December 16 commenced legal proceedings against Tat Thanh Cang, former permanent vice secretary of the municipal Party Committee, to investigate for “violations of regulations on management and use of State assets, causing losses”.

VOV.VN - Visiting Ho Chi Minh City this time of the year, churches and dioceses are seen being well decorated to celebrate Christmas 2021, offering travelers an exciting opportunity to enjoy the festivities.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has been listed among the leading cities in Asia for expats to live in, according to InterNations, a massive expat network that publishes annual rankings featuring the world’s best and worst countries.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City had recorded no fresh infection cases among the community as of 6 a.m. on December 4, with a total of 2,340 samples testing negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to the southern city’s Center for Disease Control.