The Ho Chi Minh City police announced on April 12 that they has augurated the electronic shooting range using non-refundable aid from the Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
A conference on tourism promotion for eight extended northwestern provinces was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 6, in response to the 19th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival.
A multimedia installation exhibition officially opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21, offering a great opportunity to celebrate the cultures of Australia’s First Peoples
The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee held a conference on March 10 to review the 10-year implementation of the resolution on safeguarding the Fatherland in the new context, issued at the 8th session of the 11th-tenure Party Central Committee.
The Vietnamese Party and State and the administration of Ho Chi Minh City always respect religions and ensure the operation of religious organisations and believers within the framework of the law, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ngo Minh Chau said on March 3.
The annual spring flower market officially opened at Binh Dong Wharf, District 8, Ho Chi Minh City, on January 16 as part of activities to celebrate the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) 2023.
Visiting Speaker of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National Assembly (NA) Kim Jin-pyo has remarked that Ho Chi Minh City, which houses a large number of Korean businesses and people, has made active contributions to the sound development of the nations’ relations.
Ho Chi Minh City always welcomes and creates optimal conditions for investors from Hong Kong (China) to operate in the city, stated Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai while receiving Jonathan Choi , Chairman of the Hong Kong-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce on January 12.
The 13th-tenure Politburo’s Resolution 24 on promoting socio-economic development and ensuring the defence and security of the Southeastern region until 2030, with a vision towards 2045, opens a new opportunity for the region’s development. Once again, Ho Chi Minh City continues with the mission as the core that drives the whole region’s growth.
Ho Chi Minh City held a get-together on January 7 for outstanding overseas Vietnamese who return home to welcome the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) – Vietnam’s biggest national festival.
Ho Chi Minh City on December 31, 2022, announced its ten prominent events in 2022, with the covered bright spots including the success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, the strong economic recovery with a GRDP of 9.03%, the estimated export turnover of 49.5 billion USD (up 10.3%) and a total state budget revenue of 457.5 trillion VND (nearly 19.4 billion USD).
The Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City rang out with the chimes of new symphonic bells on December 23 for the first time in nearly three years.
An art programme, themed “Soldiers and Silk”, was held at the campus of the Military Zone 7 in Ho Chi Minh City, as part of the activities marking the 78th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 – 2022).
With unique and attractive historical and cultural sites and diverse cuisine, Ho Chi Minh City has been recognised by US-based Fodor’s Travel magazine as one of leading destinations in Asia in 2023.
The US Cable News Network (CNN) has broadcast two videos themed “Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City” and “Ho Chi Minh City - Vibrant City”, to promote tourism in the southern city of Vietnam.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and the Lao province of Champasak for 2022-2025 was signed on December 3 as part of the former’s first friendship dialogue.
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Ngo Minh Chau on December 3 met leaders of localities of Laos, Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (RoK) who were in the city for a friendship dialogue.
Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Duong Anh Duc on November 29 hosted a reception for a visiting delegation of German businessmen and investors led by Torsten Bonew, First Deputy Mayor of Leipzip city .
Ingredients used in Italian cuisine are being introduced to local consumers at the ‘Italian Cuisine Week’ that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on November 25.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 26 stressed the need for a new mindset, new breakthroughs, and new values to promote the development of the southeastern region.
A gathering in commemoration of deceased victims of COVID-19 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on November 19 with the participation of local officials, religious dignitaries, families of the victims, and people from all walks of life.
The Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO) announced on November 16 that it has transferred the operation technology of its OnBid – an online auction system – to Ho Chi Minh City .
Ho Chi Minh City is committed to creating favourable conditions for Danish firms to make long-term investments and run businesses in green economic development, stated Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan while hosting Crown Prince of Denmark Frederik Andre Henrik Christian on November 3.
The Vietnam – Republic of Korea (RoK) Culture, Trade and Investment Week in Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to take place from October 28 to November 1, contributing to tightening the friendship between the two countries.
The 2022 Week of Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Startup , Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation (WHISE), themed “ Digital Transformation - New driving force for the city's development ”, officially opened on October 13.
State President Luong Cuong met with Politburo member, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power, and President of the Council of State of Cuba Esteban Lazo Hernandez in Hanoi on November 2.
