A total of 148 sets of martyrs’ remains have been recovered after half a month of the second phase of a search and recovery operation at Le Thi Rieng Park in Hoa Hung ward, Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command.

Ho Chi Minh City is implementing three urban railway lines and preparing to begin construction on five more, aiming to develop a network spanning 255 kilometres by 2030.

The final round of the 12th Green Entrepreneurship Contest 2026 took place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31, with the participation of 34 projects.

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the transition of its industrial parks and industrial clusters towards ecological and environmentally friendly models, thereby helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the efficient use of natural resources.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a scientific workshop entitled “Developing Con Dao into a green, smart and liveable island” in the Con Dao Special Zone on October 30.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council, during its sixth session on October 30, approved the city’s master plan for 2025–2050, with a 100-year vision, charting its development into a multi-polar, multi-centre megacity with a projected population of more than 27 million by 2050.

Shifts in global capital flows, technology, and value chains are creating opportunities for Viet Nam to strengthen its position in the world economic order. However, opportunities do not automatically translate into growth. The reality requires us to strengthen domestic capabilities, reform institutions, develop businesses, and build deeper cooperative relationships.

The Urban Development Law, which took effect on October 1, gives Ho Chi Minh City greater autonomy in mobilising resources and clearing obstacles to growth. Effective implementation of the new mechanisms is expected to deliver tangible benefits for the city’s socio-economic development and the lives of its residents.

Ho Chi Minh City announced 12 projects granted investment policy approval or investment registration certificates on October 28, with total investment exceeding 337.22 trillion VND (about 13.58 billion USD), at the Autumn Economic Forum 2026.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam on October 28 called on Ho Chi Minh City to renew its approach to autonomy, strengthen implementation capacity and ensure that tasks are completed with tangible results.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc met with Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Stephan Mergenthaler on the sidelines of the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026) on October 28 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with the southern metropolis.

Ho Chi Minh City has entered a new phase of development, in which science, technology, and innovation are identified as key drivers of growth. This serves not only as a strategic orientation but also as an essential requirement for the city to fulfill its role as an economic powerhouse and lay the foundation for sustainable development.

More than a year after the implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW (dated May 4, 2025) on the development of the private sector (Resolution 68), the investment and business environment in Ho Chi Minh City has seen positive changes, particularly in management thinking and administrative reform.

A series of major strategic infrastructure projects being launched or completed is expected to drive Ho Chi Minh City’s economic growth in the final quarter of 2026, open up new development space and lay the foundation for its ambition to become a global megacity.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest more than 142 trillion VND (5.49 billion USD) in 87 flood control projects during 2026–2030 to tackle flooding at 50 hotspots, with a focus on addressing root causes and developing integrated drainage systems to ensure investment effectiveness and deliver measurable reductions in flooding.

With around 3 million Vietnamese people living and working overseas having ties to Ho Chi Minh City, this community represents an important resource, making practical contributions to the city’s robust development.

Women in Ho Chi Minh City who are starting businesses will receive support from women’s associations at all levels to turn their business ideas into reality and develop sustainable production and business operations, as well as create opportunities to promote their products and connect with markets. Priority will be given to digital transformation, green transition, and environmentally friendly approaches.

An exhibition, entitled “Viet Nam Art Space – Connecting Art 2026”, will open at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts on October 24, showcasing works by Vietnamese and Indonesian artists.

Continuing its mission to strengthen cultural ties between Viet Nam and Italy through cinema, Italian Film Week in Ho Chi Minh City 2026 will take place from November 2 to 7 at Galaxy Cinema, 116 Nguyen Du Street, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City is facing a shortage of skilled workers in core industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and high technology. Labour supply remains insufficient in both quantity and quality, while links between training institutions and businesses are still limited. This situation highlights the urgent need to develop a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting the transition to a new growth model and laying the foundations for rapid and sustainable development.