Ho Chi Minh City.
largest city in Vietnam
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Direct flights are being offered between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, connecting to destinations like Cebu and Manila via Clark.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Ho Chi Minh City is seeking economic cooperation with European firms, with Antwerp and Belgium highlighted as key partners.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi coordinate flight management while Da Nang International Airport operates within Vietnam.Some support1 report
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Cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Aichi expanded into industrial and technological collaboration.Some support1 report
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Social media trends are driving consumer demand in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report1 development inside
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TikTok Việt Nam highlighted the dynamic community of content creators in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City is driving Vietnam's urban development, focusing on regional integration between localities.Some support1 report
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A specific NA session was held in Hanoi to discuss the development of Ho Chi Minh City.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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UNESCO recognized the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Some support2 reports
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Megacities, including Metro Manila and Ho Chi Minh City, are noted for acting as magnets for economic growth.Some support1 report
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Li Zhong spoke at the Southeast Asia 500 Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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ECCO is cutting operations across Europe and dissolving its factory located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City is promoting economic cooperation with the United States.Some support1 report
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Counterfeit fertilizers are being sold in Vietnam, falsely labeled with origins like Belgium and India, and imported from China and Laos.Some support1 report
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A logistics forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City where the government, represented by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, set economic growth targets for the city and the country.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 was held in Ho Chi Minh City, where Nestlé Vietnam discussed industry readiness.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating urban renovation, with canals like Nhiêu Lộc-Thị Nghè central to the revitalization efforts under a new Politburo resolution.Some support4 reports
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Bret has been appointed as France's ambassador to Vietnam, with support from the Vietnamese community.Some support1 report
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Vietnam approved a development plan for financial centers, focusing on capital markets and financial technology.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City to promote the development and growth of Vietnam's capital market.Some support1 report
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A UAE delegation participated in a forum held in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support2 reports
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A festival is scheduled to be held at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City is currently undergoing rapid construction.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Bridge construction is occurring near the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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Can Gio International Transshipment Port, near Ho Chi Minh City, is being developed as a major logistics hub for Vietnamese exports.Some support1 report
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Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City pledged to strengthen trade, investment, and cooperation in urban planning.Some support2 reports
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The Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) is hosting a challenge focused on addressing the complex issues facing Ho Chi Minh City and its surrounding urban center.Some support2 reports
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Nike and CMA CGM partnered for cargo commitments, utilizing inland drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support2 reports
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Cities in Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka held a conference focused on innovation and cooperation.Some support1 report
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The National Assembly discussed urban development law for Ho Chi Minh City in May 2026.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Lawmakers in Ho Chi Minh City propose amendments to land law and call for clarification on foreign property rights.Some support1 report
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A report highlights severe air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, prompting calls for a unified national emissions inventory.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Aeon is pursuing major local rollout plans as the target market for its retail expansion in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Aeon Mall is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Some support1 report
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HMS Spey of the Royal Navy is visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to strengthen naval cooperation between the two countries.Some support1 report
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HCM City Open University launches a new campus in Đồng Nai and welcomes international students.Some support1 report
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Hanoi is seeking international expertise, including from cities like Saint Petersburg, regarding the development of urban rail systems.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Joseph Low represents Keppel in Vietnam real estate in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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Vietnam is working to institutionalize the development of Ho Chi Minh City, with Dong Nai City seeking similar special policies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Provinces surrounding Ho Chi Minh City are integrating master plans and connecting industrial hubs for regional development.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City is a major center of Vietnam seeking closer cooperation in Science and Technology.Some support1 report
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Chairman proposed growth strategies for Ho Chi Minh City.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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An awards ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring prominent business figures like Fong Chan Onn and Kwek Leng Beng.Some support5 reports
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Supply chain pivots are requiring specialized expertise across Ho Chi Minh City, Vancouver, and Taipei.Some support1 report
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The central government has mandated tax authority support, and the city is providing tax services and administrative guidance for the FDI sector in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ho Chi Minh City and Thai Nguyen both surpassed their Foreign Direct Investment attraction goals.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Tidal patterns in Ho Chi Minh City are influenced by local factors.Some support1 report
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Lê Minh Hưng inspected infrastructure projects during a working trip in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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Trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Hamburg reached nearly $2 billion in nine months.Some support2 reports
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Ho Chi Minh City's fintech performance is ranked against Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Jakarta.Some support1 report
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Integrated into the larger emergency network post-merger.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Congestion problems occurred in the former Bình Dương area.Some support1 report
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Manufacturing operations and cooperation established in five key economic areas involving Intel in Vietnam.Some support2 reports
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Premium transport services have been established connecting major cities like Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.Some support2 reports
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Ho Chi Minh City experiences high tides on October 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City manages infrastructure renovation projects, and the Vietnamese community in Japan is noted as the second largest.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City is the setting for a culinary focus event.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Darden Restaurants opened its first Capital Grille location in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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Living costs and expat life in major Vietnamese and Thai cities are being compared, noting rising prices in Bangkok and Phuket.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City is highlighted as participating in Vietnam's overall diplomatic efforts.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Ho Chi Minh City
Events traced to Ho Chi Minh City, step by step, newest first- Sun Group's Hanoi investment may intensify competition for Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City faces intensified competition from Sun Group's major Hanoi project.Possible
- German-Vietnamese partnership may boost Ho Chi Minh City's infrastructureThe German-Vietnamese partnership may boost Ho Chi Minh City's infrastructurePossible
- Ho Chi Minh City's construction sector may face new BIM cost standardsHo Chi Minh City's construction sector may face new BIM cost standardsPossible
Explainers that pass through Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is a step on the way to someone elseAround Ho Chi Minh City this week
News at the entities that move Ho Chi Minh City most-
Da Nang StructuralHeavy rain caused flooding and road closures in Da Nang, affecting Sa Ky Port.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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Metro StructuralMetro content is streamed on Spotify and available via NPR, while the Arab American National Museum partners on production in Michigan.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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Department of Health StructuralSeán Canney blamed systems failure between himself and the Department of Health for pausing recruitment efforts.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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government StructuralGrenada's government plans to introduce a new baby grant program.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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City of London OperationalAdam Lyons is collaborating with Farmer J and Charles Tyrwhitt for content, utilizing the City of London as a set piece.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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National Assembly StructuralKenya's National Assembly passed the Local Content Bill in 2025.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
Connections
The 40 strongest of 463, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Saigon Structural
Saigon was formally merged into Ho Chi Minh City, establishing its historical and structural inclusion.
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Hanoi Operational
The two major Vietnamese cities actively compete in markets while coordinating on infrastructure, policy, and governance.
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Binh Duong Structural
Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong merged, establishing a structural dependency and integrated economic growth pole.
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Nguyễn Văn Được Structural
Nguyễn Văn Được serves as the chairman of the municipal People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Da Nang Structural
A structural relationship exists, characterized by labor migration from HCMC to Da Nang and active premium service routes between the two cities.
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Nguyễn Tấn Phát Structural
Nguyễn Tấn Phát holds a high-leverage, functional leadership role within the administrative structure of Ho Chi Minh City, specifically leading the Department of Education.
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Lotte Group Structural
Lotte Group is establishing a major, long-term urban complex presence within Ho Chi Minh City.
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Metro Structural
The city is actively investing in and relies on the development of metro lines as a core driver of its future urban planning and growth.
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Bình Dương Structural
Ho Chi Minh City administratively merged with Bình Dương, making the latter structurally part of the former.
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Department of Health Structural
The Department of Health formally guides the traditional medicine sector operating within Ho Chi Minh City.
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Coway Co., Ltd. Transactional
Coway Co., Ltd. executed a deployment of its units within the New World Saigon Hotel, located in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Goethe-Institut Operational
The Goethe-Institut maintains a functional presence via a deputy director in Ho Chi Minh City.
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government Structural
The city operates under the functional requirements and mandates of the central government.
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Leipzig Structural
Leipzig maintains a functional hub in Ho Chi Minh City, establishing a dependency on the city's location and infrastructure.
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City of London Operational
The City of London provides crucial support, advice, and influence to Ho Chi Minh City in attracting global capital.
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IQAir Operational
Ho Chi Minh City utilizes IQAir's data for air quality monitoring.
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National Assembly Structural
The National Assembly enacts legislation to govern and drive urban development and growth within Ho Chi Minh City.
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Phnom Penh Operational
The two cities maintain formal sister-city ties and actively promote economic and trade cooperation.
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Ministry of Tourism Operational
The Ministry of Tourism actively promotes Ho Chi Minh City through roadshows and participation in travel expos to boost tourism flows.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump's policies, such as deportation pushes, have actively influenced migration patterns into Ho Chi Minh City.
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Guangdong Operational
The relationship is characterized by Ho Chi Minh City actively seeking expanded economic and functional cooperation with the region of Guangdong.
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Nha Trang Operational
The cities maintain an active operational link through tourism flow and premium transport services.
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Spain Transactional
Trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Spain exceeded $417 million in the first half of 2026.
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Ministry of Health Structural
The Ministry of Health operates within the jurisdiction of Ho Chi Minh City and reports on health incidents occurring there.
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Indian Navy Transactional
The Indian Navy conducted an operational port call in Ho Chi Minh City at Nha Rong Port.
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Mumbai Transactional
Goods are transported via air freight from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai.
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Keuka College Structural
A formal partnership exists between Keuka College and Ho Chi Minh City to facilitate international education programs.
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Cebu Operational
Direct flights connect the two cities, facilitating travel and commerce.
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Philippines Operational
Bilateral commerce and direct flight plans are being planned between Ho Chi Minh City and the Philippines.
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Air Canada Transactional
Air Canada plans to launch scheduled service into Ho Chi Minh City in 2027.
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Kuala Lumpur Operational
Both cities are recognized as popular regional destinations and are actively competing in the market.
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Singapore Operational
Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore actively compete in fintech, and Ho Chi Minh City benchmarks Singapore's development systems.
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Sri Lanka Operational
Direct transport links and documented economic influence connect Ho Chi Minh City and Sri Lanka.
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Starlink Operational
Starlink service coverage includes Ho Chi Minh City.
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Clark International Airport Operational
Direct flights operate between Ho Chi Minh City and Clark International Airport.
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Czech Republic Operational
Ho Chi Minh City is actively seeking cooperation with agencies in the Czech Republic.
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China Transactional
Fertilizers were imported from China to Ho Chi Minh City for counterfeiting purposes.
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Indonesia Operational
The entities are identified as competing markets for digital nomads and share regional environmental risks like transboundary haze.
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Hangzhou Operational
Production activity is observed shifting back towards China, indicating a competitive dynamic between the two economic regions.
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Susan Langley Operational
Susan Langley is actively seeking a partnership with Ho Chi Minh City in the VIFC-HCMC area.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
13 events- Ho Chi Minh City is seeking economic cooperation with European firms, with Antwerp and Belgium highlighted as key partners.
- Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi coordinate flight management while Da Nang International Airport operates within Vietnam.
- Cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Aichi expanded into industrial and technological collaboration.
- TikTok Việt Nam highlighted the dynamic community of content creators in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Ho Chi Minh City is driving Vietnam's urban development, focusing on regional integration between localities.
- UNESCO recognized the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Megacities, including Metro Manila and Ho Chi Minh City, are noted for acting as magnets for economic growth.
- Li Zhong spoke at the Southeast Asia 500 Summit held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6, 2026.
- ECCO is cutting operations across Europe and dissolving its factory located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Ho Chi Minh City is promoting economic cooperation with the United States.
- Counterfeit fertilizers are being sold in Vietnam, falsely labeled with origins like Belgium and India, and imported from China and Laos.
- The Autumn Economic Forum 2026 was held in Ho Chi Minh City, where Nestlé Vietnam discussed industry readiness.
- Bret has been appointed as France's ambassador to Vietnam, with support from the Vietnamese community.
October 2026
29 events- A forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City to promote the development and growth of Vietnam's capital market.
- A UAE delegation participated in a forum held in Ho Chi Minh City.
- A festival is scheduled to be held at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Bridge construction is occurring near the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Can Gio International Transshipment Port, near Ho Chi Minh City, is being developed as a major logistics hub for Vietnamese exports.
- Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City pledged to strengthen trade, investment, and cooperation in urban planning.
- Nike and CMA CGM partnered for cargo commitments, utilizing inland drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Cities in Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka held a conference focused on innovation and cooperation.
- Lawmakers in Ho Chi Minh City propose amendments to land law and call for clarification on foreign property rights.
- Aeon Mall is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- HMS Spey of the Royal Navy is visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to strengthen naval cooperation between the two countries.
- HCM City Open University launches a new campus in Đồng Nai and welcomes international students.
- Joseph Low represents Keppel in Vietnam real estate in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Provinces surrounding Ho Chi Minh City are integrating master plans and connecting industrial hubs for regional development.
- Ho Chi Minh City is a major center of Vietnam seeking closer cooperation in Science and Technology.
- An awards ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring prominent business figures like Fong Chan Onn and Kwek Leng Beng.
- Supply chain pivots are requiring specialized expertise across Ho Chi Minh City, Vancouver, and Taipei.
- Ho Chi Minh City and Thai Nguyen both surpassed their Foreign Direct Investment attraction goals.
- Tidal patterns in Ho Chi Minh City are influenced by local factors.
- Lê Minh Hưng inspected infrastructure projects during a working trip in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Hamburg reached nearly $2 billion in nine months.
- Ho Chi Minh City's fintech performance is ranked against Singapore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Jakarta.
- Congestion problems occurred in the former Bình Dương area.
- Premium transport services have been established connecting major cities like Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
- Ho Chi Minh City experiences high tides on October 11, 2026.
- Ho Chi Minh City manages infrastructure renovation projects, and the Vietnamese community in Japan is noted as the second largest.
- Darden Restaurants opened its first Capital Grille location in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Living costs and expat life in major Vietnamese and Thai cities are being compared, noting rising prices in Bangkok and Phuket.
- Ho Chi Minh City is highlighted as participating in Vietnam's overall diplomatic efforts.
September 2026
2 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
7 events- Direct flights are being offered between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, connecting to destinations like Cebu and Manila via Clark.
- A specific NA session was held in Hanoi to discuss the development of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Ho Chi Minh City is currently undergoing rapid construction.
- The National Assembly discussed urban development law for Ho Chi Minh City in May 2026.
- Hanoi is seeking international expertise, including from cities like Saint Petersburg, regarding the development of urban rail systems.
- Vietnam is working to institutionalize the development of Ho Chi Minh City, with Dong Nai City seeking similar special policies.
- Ho Chi Minh City is the setting for a culinary focus event.
July 2026
5 events- Social media trends are driving consumer demand in Ho Chi Minh City.
- A logistics forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City where the government, represented by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, set economic growth targets for the city and the country.
- Vietnam approved a development plan for financial centers, focusing on capital markets and financial technology.
- The Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) is hosting a challenge focused on addressing the complex issues facing Ho Chi Minh City and its surrounding urban center.
- Chairman proposed growth strategies for Ho Chi Minh City.
June 2026
4 events- Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating urban renovation, with canals like Nhiêu Lộc-Thị Nghè central to the revitalization efforts under a new Politburo resolution.
- A report highlights severe air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, prompting calls for a unified national emissions inventory.
- The central government has mandated tax authority support, and the city is providing tax services and administrative guidance for the FDI sector in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Manufacturing operations and cooperation established in five key economic areas involving Intel in Vietnam.