Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee

Vietnam 500-day war-dead identification campaign (Sept 2026)

117 clusters · 61 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Gia Lai military forces recover martyr remains and artifacts

The nationwide “500-day-night” campaign to identify war dead continues to expand across Vietnam and Laos. As of late August 2026, authorities had collected 2,014 sets of remains across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. In Ho

Ho Chi Minh City social insurance administration

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City authorities target massive social insurance arrears

In Ho Chi Minh City, social insurance authorities have been addressing regulatory clarifications and significant debt issues regarding unemployment and social insurance contributions. Initially, the Ho Chi Minh City Soc

Vietnam medical training and healthcare development

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City launches vaccine training

Vietnam is advancing its medical sector through new institutional partnerships and regulatory preparations. Opella and Hoan My Medical Group have entered a cooperation agreement focused on three pillars: professional med

Ho Chi Minh City urban and economic development

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City implements policies to attract high-tech talent

Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing diverse development initiatives aimed at economic and service sector expansion. The city has approved a plan to develop concentrated digital technology zones between 2026 and 2030, utilizing

Vietnam weather: Widespread flooding and severe storms

131 clusters · 217 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Infrastructure hazards and flooding reported in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Severe weather continues to impact Vietnam, characterized by heavy rainfall, rising river levels, and significant urban disruption. In Northern and North Central regions, flooding has become widespread. In Ninh Binh, the

Ho Chi Minh City urban renewal and megacity expansion

16 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City approves 7,688 billion VND West Saigon drainage project

Ho Chi Minh City is advancing large-scale urban renewal and infrastructure initiatives. A major program scheduled between 2026 and 2030 aims to relocate 41,540 households living along canals and rivers through 115 projec

Ho Chi Minh City: Regional Diplomacy and TOD Urban Planning

12 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City to extend Metro Line 2 to Tay Ninh border

Ho Chi Minh City is advancing its integration through strengthened regional diplomacy and modernized urban planning. The city is deepening bilateral ties with Indonesia and acting as a bridge to Thailand through cooperat

Vietnam trade turnover exceeds $825B amid sector disparities

55 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vietnam shrimp exports reach 3.3 billion USD in eight months

Vietnam’s trade landscape continues to evolve through high-value manufacturing and shifting agricultural trends. By mid-September 2026, total goods trade turnover exceeded $825 billion, a 29.4% year-on-year increase, tho

Vietnam infrastructure and urban development surge

293 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vietnam infrastructure projects show mixed progress and delays

Vietnam continues to expand its transport and urban infrastructure through various regional projects. In Hanoi, the Tam Trinh road expansion is progressing, and construction is accelerating at the Pham Tu - Highway 70 in

Vietnam expands legal reforms and penalties

40 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vietnam construction quality standards to tighten under new decree

Vietnam’s reform drive has accelerated across multiple sectors. In early July, the Ministry of Public Security drafted a Criminal Code amendment granting police immunity for actions taken in the line of duty and a parall

Vietnam administrative reform and land digitization

25 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City directs use of public land to expand hospitals

By late September 2026, Ho Chi Minh City continued to advance administrative reforms and digital infrastructure projects. Following the passage of a resolution by the City People's Council on 1 September, the city began

Vietnam expressway expansion proposals

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vietnam advances major infrastructure and economic development projects

A consortium including CII Infrastructure Investment and Development JSC and IMIC Infrastructure Construction JSC has proposed large-scale expressway expansions in Vietnam using a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model funde

Ho Chi Minh City real estate market trends

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City real estate market faces transaction decline

The real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City continues to face a divergence between rising supply and liquidity challenges. While legal reforms and social housing initiatives have helped improve supply, apartments accounte

Ho Chi Minh City environmental and smart city targets

9 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City announces 441-hectare reforestation plan

Ho Chi Minh City is advancing its transition toward a low-carbon economy and expanding its cultural industries. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the city is focusing on technological applications in waste and wastewat

Ho Chi Minh City wage and cost of living dynamics

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City workers face cost of living gap

Ho Chi Minh City is addressing economic disparities through targeted wage policies and labor welfare assessments. In August 2026, the city People's Council approved a resolution to implement market-based salaries and bon

Vietnam patriotic concerts 2026

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bia Saigon sponsors “Tổ quốc trong tim 2026” national concert

In August 2026, Vietnam staged a series of state-organized patriotic performances. Following the ‘Giai điệu Tổ quốc’ concert in Hanoi on 3 August, attention shifted to the national program ‘Tổ quốc trong tim’ (Fatherland

Ho Chi Minh City infrastructure development

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Vietnam advances 5 billion USD Can Gio port and PTSC wins Qatar contract

Infrastructure development in Ho Chi Minh City is expanding through several major transport and logistics projects. Initial efforts focused on the Can Gio Bridge and the Ben Thanh - Can Gio railway. The bridge project, m

Hoa Sen School closure in Ho Chi Minh City

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ho Chi Minh City officials arrange transfers for Hoa Sen School students

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training ordered Hoa Sen Secondary and High School to cease all enrollment and educational activities at its Hanoi Highway location. An inspection revealed the school lack