VnExpress International
The most read Vietnamese newspaper
Vietnamese Edition
Contact us | Follow us on            instagram
Taxonomy

HCMC News

Sort by: Newest   | Oldest
Unapproved advertising a sticky issue for HCMC

Unapproved advertising a sticky issue for HCMC

Vandalism-like advertisements are a common menace in HCMC, and a lack of solutions and personnel has let the problem fester for years.
Abortion clinic extorts $1,100 from patient

Abortion clinic extorts $1,100 from patient

A Ho Chi Minh City woman says that after offering her a VND2-million abortion, a clinic got her on the operating table before demanding she pay VND29 million ($1,189) instead.
September 22, 2023 | 03:44 pm PT
Westlife concert tickets in Vietnam as high as $164

Westlife concert tickets in Vietnam as high as $164

The world tour concert of Irish boyband Westlife in HCMC on November 22 will be 100% seated, and the highest price ticket is VND4 million (US$164).
September 21, 2023 | 11:59 pm PT
100 trees felled, roofs blown off in Saigon thunderstorms

100 trees felled, roofs blown off in Saigon thunderstorms

Around 100 trees and many metal poles in HCMC were brought down to the ground due to strong winds and heavy rains on Tuesday night.
September 20, 2023 | 04:27 am PT
HCMC uses artificial grass to stop illegal advertisements on electric poles

HCMC uses artificial grass to stop illegal advertisements on electric poles

Around 1,300 electric poles in HCMC's District 5 have been wrapped with plastic grass to prevent illegal advertisements.
September 19, 2023 | 05:12 pm PT
HCMC collecting road, sidewalk usage fees starting 2024

HCMC collecting road, sidewalk usage fees starting 2024

HCMC will allow parts of streets and sidewalks to be used as parking spaces and for businesses for VND20,000-350,000 (US$0.82-14.42) starting 2024.
September 17, 2023 | 04:55 pm PT
HCMC cops bust beauty queen sex ring

HCMC cops bust beauty queen sex ring

The HCMC police have busted a prostitution ring involving former beauty queens after stumbling across it while investigating another involving flight attendants.
September 15, 2023 | 05:40 pm PT
Firms looking to HCMC for green economy investments

Firms looking to HCMC for green economy investments

Domestic and foreign firms at a "tea party" expressed their wishes to invest in and support a green economy in HCMC.
September 15, 2023 | 08:59 am PT
6 Vietnamese hotels honored at World Travel Awards

6 Vietnamese hotels honored at World Travel Awards

Two hotels in Ho Chi Minh City and one each in Hanoi, Sa Pa, Phu Quoc and Da Nang won different categories at this year’s World Travel Awards as voted by industry insiders and tourists.
September 14, 2023 | 05:33 am PT
Consulate General of France in HCMC welcomes visitors on European Heritage Days

Consulate General of France in HCMC welcomes visitors on European Heritage Days

The Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City opens its doors during this weekend's "European Heritage Days," offering digital exploration and cultural immersion.
September 14, 2023 | 01:30 am PT
Turkish woman's phone snatched by HCMC delivery man

Turkish woman's phone snatched by HCMC delivery man

A delivery man in HCMC was arrested after snatching a phone from a Turkish woman while he was transporting goods for a company.
September 14, 2023 | 01:19 am PT
Two travel experiences in Hanoi, HCMC among world's 25 best: Tripadvisor

Two travel experiences in Hanoi, HCMC among world's 25 best: Tripadvisor

A jeep tour in Hanoi and a street food tour in HCMC have been voted among the 25 best travel experiences in the world by readers of Tripadvisor.
September 12, 2023 | 07:19 pm PT
HCMC sales promotion offers 90% discounts on branded consumer products

HCMC sales promotion offers 90% discounts on branded consumer products

The Ho Chi Minh City Flash Sale Holiday program this weekend is offering discounts of up to 90% on branded products.
September 8, 2023 | 09:00 pm PT
Michelin spotlight shines on HCMC sticky rice gem

Michelin spotlight shines on HCMC sticky rice gem

Ho Chi Minh City's Xoi Bat is the only sticky rice restaurant featured on the Michelin Guide's list of tasty and affordable dining spots in Vietnam.
September 2, 2023 | 11:00 pm PT
Fireworks light up HCMC on National Day

Fireworks light up HCMC on National Day

Fireworks lit up Ho Chi Minh City for 15 minutes Saturday evening to celebrate Vietnam's 78th National Day, attracting congregations of local residents along the Saigon River.
September 2, 2023 | 07:51 pm PT
Hanoi, HCMC entrances jam-packed as National Day holiday approaches

Hanoi, HCMC entrances jam-packed as National Day holiday approaches

Thousands of vehicles poured towards the entrances of Hanoi and HCMC on Thursday as people traveled home or to tourist sites for the National Day holiday.
August 31, 2023 | 07:49 am PT
Ethnic Hoa family celebrates Ghost Festival

Ethnic Hoa family celebrates Ghost Festival

Tran Ban Tri and his family in HCMC’s District 5 celebrated the Ghost Festival with offerings to “ghosts” to help the household get rid of bad luck.
August 30, 2023 | 08:42 pm PT
HCMC’s affordable apartment drought continues

HCMC’s affordable apartment drought continues

Ho Chi Minh City has not seen any new affordable apartment projects enter the market this year either as mid- and high-priced segments continued to dominate.
August 29, 2023 | 11:15 pm PT
View more stories
 
go to top