Despite numerous challenges in 2024, Ho Chi Minh City's economy still record a commendable growth rate of 7.17%, heard a conference held on December 26 to review local socio-economic development achievements for 2024 and set the tasks for 2025.

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in big cities of Vietnam like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Da Nang on December 24 evening to celebrate Christmas 2025.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and the central city of Hue have been named among top 100 best food cities in the world as complied by international food website TasteAtlas.

VOV.VN - Metro Line 1 linking Ben Thanh market and Suoi Tien bus station officially commenced its operations on December 22, marking a significant milestone in the development of urban transportation in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - A massive fire broke out at a four-story lodging house in Ho Chi Minh City early on December 20, killing two locals and injuring more than 10, according to local police.

VOV.VN -The Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City air route has ranked in 4th place out of the top 10 busiest domestic flight routes in the world, according to data from OAG, the world's leading provider of digital flight information, intelligence, and analytics for airports, airlines, and travel tech companies.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on December 18 directed the City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) to closely monitor the fatal mysterious disease which has emerged in Congo, and to prepare plans to cope with the disease.

Retail sales in Ho Chi Minh City rang in at over VND567.98 billion (US$22.36 million) in 2024, a year-on-year rise of 11%, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade has reported.

Ho Chi Minh City’s first metro line is set to commence passenger services on December 22, following a rigorous testing schedule over the next 10 days.

VOV.VN - Both locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City will be entertained with dazzling firework displays at two sites across the southern city as part of efforts to welcome in the New Year and the start of 2025.