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Ho Chi Minh City Police restructure, eliminate district-level departments

The Ho Chi Minh City Police have restructured operations by dissolving district police units, reducing administrative levels, and enhancing law enforcement efficiency.

HCM City police streamline driver’s license renewal with 8-day processing time

Ho Chi Minh City’s Traffic Police have begun processing driver’s license renewals, ensuring a smooth, efficient procedure. Citizens can apply in person or online, with an 8-day turnaround.

HCM City adjusts urban railway system plan

The planning of large surrounding areas near metro stations aims to maximise urban space utilisation and develop integrated transportation infrastructure.

HCM City’s ao dai festival to feature mass folk dance with 53,000 participants

The mass folk dance will be the highlight of the 11th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival, with around 3,000 participants performing live at Nguyen Hue walking street and over 50,000 people joining from 21 districts and Thu Duc city.

HCM City eyes cooperation with India in IT, digital economy

With Vietnam's commitment to developing smart urban areas, digital transformation, and sustainable environment, Vietnam and India have opportunities to promote strategic partnerships and extensive cooperation.

Metro Line 1 prompts investments in HCM City's eastern apartment market

Ho Chi Minh City’s apartment supply is expected to exceed 40,000 units by 2027, with Thu Duc city accounting for half, according to Savills Vietnam.

HCM City eyes multifaceted cooperation with New Zealand

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc expressed his hope that PM Christopher Luxon’s visit will accelerate investment cooperation from New Zealand enterprises in the coming time.

Ho Chi Minh City launches $42 million project to expand key gateway road

The city has begun upgrading a 600-meter stretch of Chu Van An Street in Binh Thanh District to ease congestion and improve infrastructure, with completion expected within eight months.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens anti-corruption efforts with new leadership

Nguyen Thanh Nghi has been appointed as Deputy Head of Ho Chi Minh City’s Anti-Corruption, Waste Prevention, and Negligence Committee, reinforcing efforts to combat misconduct in the city.

Over 2,000 victims fall for fake zero-interest loan scam in Ho Chi Minh City

A fraudulent loan scheme in Ho Chi Minh City tricked over 2,000 victims into paying fake insurance fees, resulting in nearly $175,000 in losses before authorities intervened.

HCM City develops first ‘medical campus’

The cluster in Bình Chánh District is now home to Phạm Ngọc Thạch University of Medicine, specialised hospitals and large medical facilities in the first phase of a project covering more than 33 hectares.

HCM City considers public-private partnership for Can Gio and & Thiem 4 bridges

Trung Nam Group has submitted a proposal to build the Can Gio Bridge and Thu Thiem 4 Bridge under a public-private partnership, aiming to accelerate Ho Chi Minh City’s infrastructure development.

Ho Chi Minh City police rescue 22-year-old woman from suicide attempt

In a tense hour-long rescue, Ho Chi Minh City police successfully convinced a 22-year-old woman to step away from a dangerous suicide attempt.

Ho Chi Minh City hosts Vietnam’s biggest international pet festival

Vietnam’s biggest pet festival, InterPetFest 2025, debuts in Ho Chi Minh City with 250 pets competing in runway and fashion contests.

Buffalo attack in Ho Chi Minh City leaves two injured, one still hospitalized

A buffalo protecting its calf attacked two men in Ho Chi Minh City. Authorities are investigating the incident and have confiscated the victims’ electric fishing gear.

Ho Chi Minh City police investigate burned body discovered in cemetery

A charred body was discovered in a cemetery in Ho Chi Minh City. Police have identified the victim and are investigating the cause of death.

HCM City plans to build new film locations

HCM City is considered to build a studio on 300 hectares of land located in the Ethnic Culture and History Park in Thu Duc City.

Ho Chi Minh City may reclaim land left vacant for a year under new proposal

HCM City is proposing a new policy that would allow authorities to reclaim land left vacant for more than 12 months, even if landowners have paid required fees. The move aims to prevent land waste and boost urban development.

HCM City offers tuition waivers for kindergarten, high school students

The HCM City People’s Council has approved a policy to waive tuition fees for kindergarten and high school students, effective from the next academic year.

HCM City night marathon draws record 12,000 runners

VPBank VnExpress Marathon Ho Chi Minh City, with race to officially begin on early February 23, attracts an unprecedented 12,000 runners from 50 countries and territories.