The Week of Trade Networking and Product Exhibition for Supporting Industries, Electronics and ICT 2025 opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 13, welcoming visitors to explore a wide range of innovative products.

Ho Chi Minh City’s export processing zones and industrial parks have drawn more than US$3.8 billion in investment from the outset of the year.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations held a gathering in Ho Chi Minh City on August 13 to mark the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of India (August 15, 1947-2025), aiming to further strengthen friendship between the people of Ho Chi Minh City and India.

VOV.VN - Continuing his State visit to the Republic of Korea, Party General Secretary To Lam on August 13 attended the inauguration of Vietnam’s Consulate General in Busan and a celebration marking the 30th anniversary of cooperative and friendly relations between Ho Chi Minh City and the southern port city.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse departed Seoul for Busan on August 13, carrying on activities during his State visit to the Republic of Korea.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a decision implementing disciplinary measures against Le Thanh Hai, former Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee.

VOV.VN - Eifman Ballet, a renowned contemporary ballet company from St. Petersburg, Russia, will make its Vietnam debut as part of the Eifman Ballet World Tour, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the contemporary ballet masterpiece Anna Karenina in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

VOV.VN - More than 5,000 people took part in a walk at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10 in support of Agent Orange/dioxin victims as part of activities to mark Day for the Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin in Vietnam (August 10).

The business community in Ho Chi Minh City has proposed several initiatives to unlock the tourism potential, particularly in special zones and suburban areas. These initiatives include diversifying transportation options and enhancing regional connectivity concerning tourism products and services.

VOV.VN - Dozens of Vietnamese and international artists are set to perform at the Arts Festival Autumn Melodies 2025 which is scheduled to take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House from August 15 to 24.