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HCMC plans logistics hub network across 10 locations

HCMC plans logistics hub network across 10 locations

Ho Chi Minh City plans 10 logistics hubs to connect industrial zones with seaports, airports and regional transport routes, aiming to cut costs and improve freight movement.
HCMC vows to protect Can Gio environment amid development plans

HCMC vows to protect Can Gio environment amid development plans

Foreign investment in HCMC surges 4.2-fold

Foreign investment in HCMC surges 4.2-fold

US family makes HCMC home for a decade after planning 3-month stay

US family makes HCMC home for a decade after planning 3-month stay

A Boston family who planned to spend just three months in Ho Chi Minh City has called it home for a decade, drawn by its convenience, lower living costs and vibrant atmosphere despite high international school fees.
November 9, 2026 | 07:19 am PT
Vietnamese single mother raises two children through travel and self-study

Vietnamese single mother raises two children through travel and self-study

After her husband passed away, Hieu Thi left HCMC with her two children to live a nomadic life, and designed her own educational program that helped her son get into university.
November 9, 2026 | 05:14 am PT
Vietnam eyes 24/7 entertainment zones, tax holidays for billion-dollar tourism projects

Vietnam eyes 24/7 entertainment zones, tax holidays for billion-dollar tourism projects

Tourism projects worth VND30 trillion (US$1.16 billion) or more could be exempt from corporate income tax for up to four years and operate for up to 70 years under incentives the Vietnamese government has proposed to the National Assembly.
November 7, 2026 | 01:37 am PT
Inside $9,700-a-night villa on Ho Chi Minh City's Con Dao island

Inside $9,700-a-night villa on Ho Chi Minh City's Con Dao island

Guests at a 2,000-square-meter villa on Con Dao's “secret island” enjoy complete privacy and personalized service, down to the sugar cubes in their coffee and their choice of pillows.
November 5, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City to issue bonds to finance major infrastructure projects

Ho Chi Minh City to issue bonds to finance major infrastructure projects

Ho Chi Minh City plans to issue municipal and project bonds through Vietnam International Financial Center and expand domestic borrowing to fund major infrastructure and urban development projects.
November 4, 2026 | 10:00 pm PT
HCMC financial center should complement Singapore, not compete: expert

HCMC financial center should complement Singapore, not compete: expert

Ho Chi Minh City's international financial center should work alongside established regional hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong to strengthen Asia's financial ecosystem, an international finance expert says.
November 4, 2026 | 07:30 pm PT
Asian brands drive demand for HCMC retail space

Asian brands drive demand for HCMC retail space

Expansion by Asian food, fashion and lifestyle brands is helping Ho Chi Minh City's retail market maintain high occupancy despite some tenants reducing their store footprints.
November 2, 2026 | 03:00 am PT
Vietnam must be more strategically proactive amid global uncertainty: PM

Vietnam must be more strategically proactive amid global uncertainty: PM

Vietnam will strengthen its economic resilience, strategic autonomy, and international partnerships as global uncertainty deepens, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at a dialogue with the World Economic Forum's CEO.
November 1, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City well positioned to become connected growth hub: WEF CEO

Ho Chi Minh City well positioned to become connected growth hub: WEF CEO

Ho Chi Minh City has strong potential to become a highly connected growth hub, supported by its startup ecosystem, industrial capabilities, and international partnerships, the World Economic Forum's CEO says.
November 1, 2026 | 09:00 pm PT
Deputy PM wants HCMC financial center to admit bank member in November

Deputy PM wants HCMC financial center to admit bank member in November

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang has urged Ho Chi Minh City's international financial center to admit its first bank member and begin transactions in November.
October 30, 2026 | 06:36 pm PT
Vietnam's largest airport Long Thanh to open on Dec 24 with up to 366 flights a week

Vietnam's largest airport Long Thanh to open on Dec 24 with up to 366 flights a week

Long Thanh International Airport is expected to open to commercial flights at midnight on Dec. 24, initially handling up to 366 flights a week, 322 of them domestic and 44 international.
October 30, 2026 | 03:17 pm PT
Investors pledge $16.4B for 12 projects in HCMC

Investors pledge $16.4B for 12 projects in HCMC

Twelve projects in Ho Chi Minh City have received investment approvals or licenses, with combined registered capital of about US$16.4 billion, mainly targeting urban development, seaports, logistics and high-tech manufacturing.
October 30, 2026 | 01:39 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City commuters wade through floodwater as tide exceeds highest alert level

Ho Chi Minh City commuters wade through floodwater as tide exceeds highest alert level

A tide peaking at 1.75 m flooded many streets in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening, stalling vehicles and snarling rush-hour traffic.
October 27, 2026 | 05:14 am PT
Urban workers leave home before dawn to secure parking spots at work

Urban workers leave home before dawn to secure parking spots at work

A shortage of parking spaces in Vietnam's major cities is forcing office workers to leave home unusually early to secure a spot near work, while others face costly parking fees or lengthy walks from their cars.
October 25, 2026 | 01:21 am PT
A $8,500 night at presidential suite in Vietnam's tallest building

A $8,500 night at presidential suite in Vietnam's tallest building

An ultra-luxurious 488-square-meter presidential suite on the 68th floor of Ho Chi Minh City's 81-story Landmark 81 offers panoramic city views for VND220 million (US$8,500) per night.
October 24, 2026 | 04:00 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City plans public schools with higher English bar than most Vietnamese universities

Ho Chi Minh City plans public schools with higher English bar than most Vietnamese universities

Ho Chi Minh City plans high-quality public schools where students would need B1 and B2 English competency, matching or exceeding what most Vietnamese universities require of graduates.
October 24, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
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