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Music reality show ‘Anh Trai Say Hi’ triumphs at ‘Star of the Year 2024’

Music reality show ‘Anh Trai Say Hi’ triumphs at ‘Star of the Year 2024’

Music reality show “Anh Trai Say Hi” (Say Hi with Bros) won “Entertainment Phenomenon of the Year” at the “Star of the Year 2024” awards on Wednesday.
Over 200 artists gather on ‘Star of the Year 2024’ red carpet

Over 200 artists gather on ‘Star of the Year 2024’ red carpet

HCMC apartment rental yields hit lows, trailing Southeast Asian peers

HCMC apartment rental yields hit lows, trailing Southeast Asian peers

Affording homes a challenge even for top 20%

Affording homes a challenge even for top 20%

Even people in the top 20% income bracket have difficulty affording a mortgage considering home prices, a new report shows.
December 13, 2024 | 04:17 am PT
Man arrested for assaulting motorcyclist after minor collision in HCMC

Man arrested for assaulting motorcyclist after minor collision in HCMC

A 40-year-old man has been arrested by police in Ho Chi Minh City's District 4 for repeatedly assaulting another motorcyclist following a traffic collision that hurt no one.
December 10, 2024 | 06:26 am PT
Cost to create HCMC's model street doubles to $2.6M

Cost to create HCMC's model street doubles to $2.6M

The renovation of Thai Van Lung Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is set to cost nearly VND64 billion (US$2.6 million), more than VND31 billion above the original estimate due to added features.
December 4, 2024 | 09:00 pm PT
HCMC reaches $20B in budget revenue

HCMC reaches $20B in budget revenue

Ho Chi Minh City is poised to reach VND502 trillion (US$19.76 billion) in budget revenue this year, contributing 27% of the nation's total.
December 4, 2024 | 12:03 am PT
Homebuyers hesitant to borrow despite lower mortgage interest rates

Homebuyers hesitant to borrow despite lower mortgage interest rates

Dang Huy of Hanoi’s Gia Lam District has VND1.5 billion (US$59,000) saved up and plans to get a loan to buy a home, but remains wary despite low mortgage rates.
December 3, 2024 | 08:50 pm PT
Failure to pay compensation to 8 households delays key HCMC road

Failure to pay compensation to 8 households delays key HCMC road

A new road parallel to National Highway 50 connecting HCMC and the Mekong Delta planned to be completed this year may be delayed due to unresolved land compensation.
November 30, 2024 | 10:31 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC malls packed on Black Friday

Hanoi, HCMC malls packed on Black Friday

Shoppers in HCMC and Hanoi made a beeline for malls on Black Friday to avail some huge discounts.
November 29, 2024 | 07:48 pm PT
HCMC buyers scour in vain for apartments priced under $120,000

HCMC buyers scour in vain for apartments priced under $120,000

Homebuyers are having a difficult time finding apartments under VND3 billion (US$120,000) in HCMC, where developers are prioritizing higher-end segments.
November 29, 2024 | 03:37 pm PT
More Vietnamese choose saving over spending

More Vietnamese choose saving over spending

Despite a growing positive sentiment towards the economy and personal finances, more Vietnamese are choosing to save rather than spend.
November 27, 2024 | 01:29 am PT
Vietnam extradites man to S. Korea for fraud

Vietnam extradites man to S. Korea for fraud

A Korean suspect accused of fraud has been extradited back to South Korea from Ho Chi Minh City.
November 27, 2024 | 12:33 am PT
HCMC to fund 2nd metro line with state budget instead of foreign loans

HCMC to fund 2nd metro line with state budget instead of foreign loans

Ho Chi Minh City will proceed with the construction of Metro Line No. 2, spanning over 11 kilometers, using the state budget rather than the previously planned official development assistance (ODA) loans.
November 25, 2024 | 09:12 pm PT
Reverse exodus by migrants leaves HCMC with severe labor shortage

Reverse exodus by migrants leaves HCMC with severe labor shortage

Ho Chi Minh City is facing a growing labor crisis, with migrant workers leaving in search of opportunities elsewhere, and industries are struggling to fill vacancies and sustain operations.
November 25, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
HCMC’s first metro races toward launch with final touches underway

HCMC’s first metro races toward launch with final touches underway

With one month to its debut as the first ever metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line is bustling with final preparations, with workers finalizing roads, parking lots, and green spaces.
November 24, 2024 | 08:20 pm PT
Only high-earning workers can afford to live in HCMC

Only high-earning workers can afford to live in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is becoming increasingly suited only for high-skilled workers earning at least VND20 million (US$800) per month, according to readers as they shared experiences on how high living costs make life in HCMC challenging.
November 20, 2024 | 03:16 pm PT
Unaffordable HCMC's charm ebbs for migrants

Unaffordable HCMC's charm ebbs for migrants

As living expenses soar and job prospects dim, HCMC faces a reverse exodus of migrant workers, challenging its long-held status as Vietnam's economic magnet.
November 18, 2024 | 03:14 pm PT
Algerian man to stand trial for molesting 10-year-old girl in HCMC

Algerian man to stand trial for molesting 10-year-old girl in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City prosecutors have completed required procedures to send an Algerian man to court for molesting a 10-year-old girl at a supermarket.
November 17, 2024 | 07:36 pm PT
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