VOV.VN - The 70th anniversary of Cambodia's Independence Day (1953 -2023) was celebrated by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on November 9, showing the solidarity and friendship between the people of the city and the neighbouring country.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi, on behalf of the State President of Vietnam, on November 7 presented a Friendship Order to Governor of Saint Petersburg Alexander Beglov in recognition of his contributions to and tireless efforts in maintaining and promoting relations between St. Petersburg and Vietnam and enhancing the Vietnam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Van Dung, vice chairman of the People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City, hosted a reception on November 6 for a delegation of the Friendship Parliamentarians’ Association of Japan’s Osaka Prefecture led by Wada Kenji, chairman of the group.

VOV.VN - The 2023 Vietnam Int’l Retailtech & Franchise Show (VIETRF) got underway on November 2 in Ho Chi Minh, attracting more than 250 domestic and foreign brands.

VOV.VN - The 15th Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA EXPO 2024) and the Vietnam ASEAN International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA ASEAN 2024) are scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City in February and August next year, respectively.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has kicked off a check-in model and fun tourism symbol design contest, with the ultimate aim of promoting the quality of and diversity local tourism products.

The 7th International Coffee, Tea and Bakery Expo (Coffee Expo Vietnam 2023) and the 14th Vietnam International Retailtech & Franchise Show (VIETRF 2023) will take place from November 2 to 4 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Dozens of international and local string soloists will put on four concerts during the course of annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City from November 1 to November 4.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on October 31 unveiled the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2023 with the theme of 'Green on every journey' as part of efforts to elevate the image of the city, its various destinations, and people.

VOV.VN - A forum opened with the theme of “Cooperation and Development on Halal industry in ASEAN” on October 31 in Ho Chi Minh City to help Vietnamese businesses seize upon opportunities to participate more deeply in the supply chain of Halal goods.