VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) rose by 6.56% in the first half of 2025, or 7.49% when crude oil is included, according to a meeting held by the municipal People’s Committee on July 4 to review economic performance in June and outline tasks for the rest of the year.

VOV.VN -Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc met with Tezuka Daisuke, Chief Representative of AEON Vietnam, on July 2 to discuss investment plans in the newly expanded city.

VOV.VN - CJ Vietnam Open 2025, an international G1-level Taekwondo tournament, officially opened at Go Vap Sports & Cultural Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, on June 27.

VOV.VN - With 438 out of 447 deputies voting in favour, the National Assembly on June 27 passed a resolution on the establishment of an International Financial Centre in Vietnam, paving the way for the development of the financial market in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked among the top 10 best cities to visit in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025, according to a reader survey conducted by Travel + Leisure.

VOV.VN - Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam successfully hosted its 2025 Treasury Leadership Forum in Ho Chi Minh City for the third consecutive year.

Vietnam will organise the international CJ 2025 taekwondo tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on June 26–29.

VOV.VN - The 2025 Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Cultural Festival officially opened on June 21 at Book Street in the city center, offering an immersive experience that highlights the enduring charm of Vietnam’s traditional dress in contemporary settings.

VOV.VN - The 2nd International Technology Exposition (iTech Expo) 2025 is set to take place from July 9 to 11 at the Sky Expo Vietnam International Exhibition & Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing 150 booths from leading technology countries and territories worldwide, according to a press briefing on June 18.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has urged Ho Chi Minh City to swiftly develop a new governance model capable of managing an expanded urban region following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, positioning the city for global competition.