The President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace on January 14 held a ceremony to receive a collection of archival photos donated by the Russian Embassy in Vietnam, and opened the exhibition “President Ho Chi Minh and Russia.”

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City appears to have taken on a fresh, vibrant look, with streets adorned with banners, flags and flowers welcoming the lunar New Year 2026 and the coming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Theatres are hosting a series of free special artistic performances for the public in celebration of the 14th National Party Congress.

Nearly 11,000 athletes from 75 countries and territories competed in the 13th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon, which kicked off on Le Duan street on the morning of January 11.

From January 13, 2026, all Vietjet domestic flights will conduct check-in procedures at Hall A of Terminal T1 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has announced 12 major highlights reflecting the city’s comprehensive and breakthrough development in 2025, with administrative restructuring and regional integration identified as a key milestone.

VOV.VN - The Customization Group (TCG), a global provider of print-on-demand (POD) services, has opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking a key step in its expansion strategy in Asia.

Ho Chi Minh City has set an economic growth target of over 10% for 2026, based on favourable international conditions and the early impact of the amended Resolution 98 on special mechanisms and policies for the city.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City chess player Pham Tran Gia Phuc claimed the championship in the Grandmaster section at the Grandmaster–International Master Chess Tournament 2026, which concluded in Hanoi on January 5.

Cumulative state budget revenue in Ho Chi Minh City reached VND800.04 trillion (US$30.42 billion) as of December 31, up 19.1% from the government’s target and 14.7% above that set by the municipal People’s Council.