The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City air route recorded over 10.8 million seats sold between October 2022 and September 2023, making it the fourth busiest domestic air route in the world in 2023, according to statistics from air travel data provider OAG.

VOV.VN - Tourist destinations across the country, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc all welcomed a large number of international visitors during the three-day New Year holiday.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on December 30 announced a decision to set up the city’s Department of Food Safety – the first of its kind in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - A Korean national wanted by Interpol for allegedly running illegal online gambling operations has been arrested by the police in Ho Chi Minh City.

The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management Board has so far this year served more than 2.2 million Vietnamese and foreign visitors who came to pay tribute to the late leader and tour Da Chong (K9) historical relic site in Hanoi.

The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival, known as HOZO, opened on December 22 at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1.

VOV.VN - Local players will have the chance to sharpen their skills while facing off against strong rivals from Thailand and Malaysia at the Ho Chi Minh City open futsal tournament LS Cup from December 23 to December 29 ahead of the 2024 Futsal Asian Cup.

VOV.VN - Various fun-filled activities and workshops were put on at the EU Christmas market, the first of its kind held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 23.

The flow of overseas remittances to Ho Chi Minh City is estimated to reach about US$8.92 billion in 2023, up 35% year on year, said Deputy Director of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s Branch in HCM City Nguyen Duc Lenh.

VOV.VN - The Christmas atmosphere has spread throughout the many Catholic parishes dotted around Ho Chi Minh City, with many being decorated with pine trees, colourful lights, and decorative items, all of which have attracted crowds of youngsters who wish to enjoy the festive season.