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HCMC Int'l Guitar Festival to feature 14-year-old prodigy and renowned artists

The Saigon International Guitar Festival 2024 will bring together some of the world's most talented guitarists, including the 14-year-old prodigy Nutthachai Chaivanich.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes revoking license of American International School

The tax authorities have recently proposed the revocation of the license for the American International School, following its suspension by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training on July 1.

HCM City's $470-million environmental project nears completion after two decades

The project, which began in 2010, aims to enhance urban infrastructure, combat flooding, and significantly increase the capacity of the Binh Hung wastewater treatment plant.

HCM City eyes breakthrough strategy for strong growth in next five years

HCM City is seeking a breakthrough strategy to drive socio-economic growth in the next five years.

HCMC hospital receives more patients with tattoo-related complications

The Dermatology Hospital of HCM City has recently received many cases of tattoo-related complications.

HCM City declares measles outbreak

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on August 27 declared a measles outbreak across the city due to a rapid increase in cases.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 1.7 million students back to school

With the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, over 1.7 million students across Ho Chi Minh City returned to their classrooms on August 26th, ready to embark on a new journey of learning and growth.

HCM City’s largest cemetery to be transformed into schools and parks by 2025

Ho Chi Minh City is relocating Binh Hung Hoa Cemetery’s 54,000 graves to transform the area into educational facilities and parks by 2025.

HCM City’s annual technical innovation competition opens

The 28th edition of Ho Chi Minh City’s technical innovation competition has opened and will accept entries until the end of the year.

"Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City" programme opens

The "Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City" programme kicked off in Nguyen Hue Pedestrian street in the southern metromolis on August 23.

Unregulated fillers & botox lead to hundreds of cosmetic procedure mishaps

Despite numerous warnings, Ho Chi Minh City's hospitals continue to see between 200 to 500 cases of cosmetic procedure complications annually, largely due to unregulated beauty treatments at unauthorized spas.

Ho Chi Minh City’s major administrative overhaul to be finalized by 2025

Ho Chi Minh City is set to embark on a significant administrative restructuring, aiming to reorganize 80 wards by the end of 2024, with new boundaries becoming operational in 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks to reform land pricing amid real estate changes

In response to evolving real estate dynamics, Ho Chi Minh City is poised to adjust its land pricing framework.

Politburo examines Ho Chi Minh City development planning till 2050

The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam on August 23 gave opinions on the development planning of Ho Chi Minh City in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.

HCM City reports 49 monkeypox cases as WHO declares global health emergency

As the World Health Organization (WHO) declares monkeypox (Mpox) a global health emergency due to the emergence of a new strain, Ho Chi Minh City continues to monitor the situation closely.

New products hoped to drive HCM City’s night economy

A new night food street, to make its debut in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 on August 30, is expected to be a new driver for the development of the city’s night economy.

HCM City to celebrate National Day with dazzling fireworks at two locations

Ho Chi Minh City is gearing up for an exciting National Day celebration with two spectacular fireworks displays scheduled for September 2nd, marking the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.

Mounted police showcase strength and skill in Ho Chi Minh City parade

On August 18th, Ho Chi Minh City residents were treated to a display of strength and skill as the Mounted Police Unit of the Mobile Police Command paraded through Le Loi Street, demonstrating complex equestrian maneuvers and combat techniques.

Crowds thrill to Vietnam’s first cavalry procession in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City witnessed a historic moment on the evening of August 17th as Vietnam’s Cavalry Unit made its first-ever public appearance.

Kaleidoscopic Vision exhibition to open in HCM City

Offering a fresh take on street photography, the upcoming Kaleidoscopic Vision exhibition will captivate photography enthusiasts with its eclectic artworks in HCM City starting from August 18.