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2 dead, 12 injured as gas shop explosion destroys houses in Ho Chi Minh City

2 dead, 12 injured as gas shop explosion destroys houses in Ho Chi Minh City

A gas shop exploded in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, bringing down several houses, leaving two people dead and 12 others injured.
Nearly 150 new businesses established daily in HCMC

Nearly 150 new businesses established daily in HCMC

Busy expressway to Vietnam's largest airport Long Thanh widened to 12 lanes

Busy expressway to Vietnam's largest airport Long Thanh widened to 12 lanes

Robots perform martial arts, dance in lion costumes on HCMC's Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Robots perform martial arts, dance in lion costumes on HCMC's Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Robots performing martial arts moves and dancing in lion costumes drew crowds to Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 26.
November 11, 2026 | 03:30 am PT
Ho Chi Minh City outlines five key growth zones in 100-year master plan

Ho Chi Minh City outlines five key growth zones in 100-year master plan

Ho Chi Minh City's proposed master plan identifies five development zones focused on finance, technology, industry, logistics, maritime trade, healthcare and education, shaping the expanded city over the next century.
November 11, 2026 | 03:00 am PT
PM outlined five key solutions on how Vietnam reinforces its resilience

PM outlined five key solutions on how Vietnam reinforces its resilience

During the dialogue with World Economic Forum (WEF) Managing Director Stephan Mergenthaler, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung outlined five key solutions how Vietnam reinforces its resilience.
November 10, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
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.
November 10, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
HCMC vows to protect Can Gio environment amid development plans

HCMC vows to protect Can Gio environment amid development plans

Ho Chi Minh City plans to develop Can Gio into a maritime trade, logistics and tourism hub while preserving its mangrove ecosystem.
November 9, 2026 | 11:00 pm PT
Foreign investment in HCMC surges 4.2-fold

Foreign investment in HCMC surges 4.2-fold

Ho Chi Minh City attracted US$19.1 billion in registered foreign direct investment in the first 10 months of 2026, 4.2 times the amount recorded a year earlier and accounting for more than 30% of Vietnam's total.
November 9, 2026 | 08:30 pm PT
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
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