Non-state sector became the main driver of Ho Chi Minh City’s foreign trade during the first nine months of this year, with its exports and imports increasing 3.5% and 39.7%, respectively, according to the municipal statistics office.

VOV.VN - “COVID-19 green cards” have now been applied in many supermarkets across Ho Chi Minh City on the first day of easing social distancing measures, with the aim to curb the spread of the pandemic whilst simultaneously opening up the local economy.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City began to move into the “new normal” from October 1, with eateries and some services reopening and locals resuming their normal routine to cause plenty of streets to become just as crowded as before the social distancing period.

The Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Youth Employment Services is implementing a programme dubbed “Zero Vietnamese dong motel – free quick test – get a job immediately” from October 1 to November 30 to support labourers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City has been listed among the world’s top 10 most endorsed destinations by travelers to enjoy coffee, according to an article posted by travel website Booking.com.

The Prime Minister has agreed on the Transport Ministry’s proposal on assigning five localities to carry out projects of Belt Road No.4 of Ho Chi Minh City.

Authorities, businesses, and retailers in Ho Chi Minh City are promptly making preparations for reopening retail and distribution activities in “green zones” after a period of strict social distancing.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is set to ease social distancing measures and move into a “new normal” state after September 30, although most activities will reopen in a cautious manner and follow the “Safety First” slogan, said a local leader on September 30 unveiling new decree on COVID-19 prevention.

VOV.VN - The prolonged COVID-19 outbreak has prompted couples to delay their weddings, although Ngoc Diep, a female hospital orderly, is a special case as she has organised a virtual wedding with her future husband from Ho Chi Minh City, the epicentre of the latest wave of the pandemic.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has requested the army to continue supporting Ho Chi Minh City and other southern localities in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic after September 30 when they begin loosening social distancing measures.