VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed 11.4 million foreign arrivals during the first eight months of the year, an annual rise of 45.8% and up 1% from the same period in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out.

VOV.VN - As many as 31 localities from 15 countries have confirmed their participation in the second Friendship Dialogue due to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 23 – 24, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City will host Cotton Day Vietnam 2024 on September 27 to introduce the United States’ cotton market and to strengthen trade connectivity between local and foreign businesses, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).

VOV.VN - Localities across the country witnessed significant increases in the number of holidaymakers during the recent four-day National Day break from August 31 to September 3.

VOV.VN - A high-altitude fireworks display at the end of the Saigon River Tunnel area lit up the sky over Ho Chi Minh City on September 2 evening, fascinating both local residents and visitors in celebration of Vietnam’s 79th National Day.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi and the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City have become more peaceful and quiet during the National Day holiday amid large numbers of local people travelling away from urban areas for the occasion.

Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Phan Van Mai received visiting General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) Doraisamy Raja on August 30.

VOV.VN - Bhutan's first private airline Bhutan Airlines is set to officially launch a direct air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Paro city of Bhutan from 2025.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Business Association hosted a ceremony on August 29 to present the title "Ho Chi Minh City Green Business 2024" to 98 local firms.

Ho Chi Minh City will kick off a measles vaccination campaign at all medical stations in the 22 districts, and Thu Duc city from August 31.