Ho Chi Minh City always attaches great importance to strengthening friendship exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation with Chinese localities, in line with the Vietnam – China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and community with shared future that carries strategic significance.

The policy of expanding foreign ownership quotas for eligible projects to sell to foreigners is seen as an important step to help the market absorb international capital, while positioning Ho Chi Minh City as an integrated real estate hub in Southeast Asia.

A solemn incense-offering ceremony was held at the Ho Chi Minh Temple on the peak of Mount Vua in Ba Vi National Park, Hanoi, on September 12 to mark the 56th anniversary of the President’s passing and the successful organisation of the celebration of the 80th August Revolution and National Day anniversary.

VOV.VN - Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn attended the third annual Vietnam-Australia Forum, jointly organized by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam on September 11 in Hanoi, as part of her state visit to Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s economic powerhouse, reported robust gains in industry, services, and foreign investment in the first eight months, but officials warned that sluggish public investment is threatening its 8.5% growth target.

VOV.VN - The 23rd Vietnam International Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition (VietnamPrintPack 2025) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 10, drawing more than 350 exhibitors from 15 countries and territories worldwide.

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) celebrated its 80th anniversary (1945-2025) and was awarded the Ho Chi Minh Order for the third time at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi on the morning of September 7, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attending the ceremony to present the honor.

VOV.VN - The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) on September 7 marked its 80th founding anniversary (1945-2025) at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi, where the national broadcaster was presented with the Ho Chi Minh Order for the third time.

VOV.VN - On the morning of September 6 (the 15th day of the 7th lunar month), large numbers of Buddhists and local residents visited pagodas across Ho Chi Minh City to offer incense and perform rituals honoring their parents and ancestors.

Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to pilot low-emission zones (LEZ) in the central area, Can Gio, and Con Dao, a step that has drawn significant public attention as it directly affects health and quality of life while laying the groundwork for a citywide emissions control roadmap.