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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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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Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City pledged to strengthen trade, investment, and cooperation in urban planning.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
Earlier this month
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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
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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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Vietjet launched a direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Sri Lanka and plans to deploy Starlink satellite internet across its fleet.Some support1 report
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FTSE Russell, an index provider, was mentioned in relation to Vietnam's economy, alongside news of a lecturer at Hoa Sen University.Some support4 reports
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Ho Chi Minh City is identified as the operational center for trade activities in Vietnam.Some support1 report
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Police operation took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Some support2 reports
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Infineon is establishing an R&D hub in Ho Chi Minh City and maintaining an engineering team in Hanoi.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh signed an MOU on October 1, 2026, establishing a partnership for a school project.Some support1 report
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coLoan is scaling its operations to support gig economy workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and across Vietnam.Some support1 report
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A seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City draws on past UK medical expertise as the University of Nottingham School of Medicine adopts international academic standards.Some support1 report
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A merger in Ho Chi Minh City is creating a new high-tech industrial base, establishing it as a major settlement.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Air Canada is planning to launch scheduled services between its hubs and Ho Chi Minh City, aiming for a 2027 operational start.Some support2 reports
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OAG ranked Vietnam's airports highly in a recent report.Some support1 report
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Vietnam approved a development plan for financial centers, focusing on capital markets and financial technology.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Both Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok are set to host global seafood summits, with HCMC noted as a major producer.Some support1 report
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An incident in Ho Chi Minh City prompted safety inspections in the region.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Municipal Department of Education and Training in Ho Chi Minh City has mandated a review of infrastructure to ensure student safety following a recent incident.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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 report
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Retail market activity is thriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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Gig economy workers in Ho Chi Minh City are facing challenges related to social security.Some support1 report
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Ho Chi Minh City hosts financial cooperation forums and initiatives, deepening financial ties in various sectors.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The City of London, through its Lord Mayor, is actively seeking partnerships with Ho Chi Minh City to support its growth as a financial hub and attract global capital.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 reports2 developments inside
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Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are piloting low-emission zones, alongside the prevalence of Chinese brands in Hanoi.Some support7 reports
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Major financial institutions, including Standard Chartered and HSBC, are expanding trade finance and supply chain finance operations in Vietnam, leveraging Ho Chi Minh City as a key financial hub.Some support2 reports
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Ho Chi Minh City is highlighted as a major economic hub contributing to national replication efforts in Vietnam.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Developing Mong cattle into national brand products with the support of the Department of Livestock Production in Vietnam.Some support1 report
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A company (CWS) operates through its subsidiary (VWS) in Vietnam, where the operational area of a landfill is located.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 support1 report1 development inside
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An auction was held at the Hanoi Stock Exchange regarding assets belonging to Ho Chi Minh City.Some support1 report
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The Goethe-Institut has established a presence in Ho Chi Minh City, appointing a deputy director to oversee operations.Some support1 report
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Sluggish business conditions in Ho Chi Minh City are causing many stalls to cease operations.Some support1 report
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Leipzig established a German-Vietnamese Hub in Ho Chi Minh City, involving former chief of staff David.Some support1 report
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A company, Crystal Martin Vietnam Co., Ltd., operated in Ho Chi Minh City during the time the National Productivity and Quality Forum 2026 was held there.Some support1 report
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AFD is collaborating with Nam A Bank, which operates in Ho Chi Minh City, on projects related to green finance.Some support1 report
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Education providers held seminars in Ho Chi Minh City, and ENZ announced its prioritization of growth in the Vietnamese market.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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What's reaching Ho Chi Minh City
Events traced to Ho Chi Minh City, step by step, newest first- 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 StructuralVietnam Airlines launched new nonstop flights between Da Nang and Singapore, expanding its international network service.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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Metro StructuralMetro deployed a command center near Moody Park in Houston, with Anna Carpenter speaking for the transit agency.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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Department of Health StructuralThe ANC plans to work with the Department of Health in Gauteng.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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Goethe-Institut OperationalA festival was hosted by the Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg, South Africa, where media challenges were discussed.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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government StructuralGovernment plans infrastructure for future growth, defended by Natalio Wheatley in the Territory.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
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City of London OperationalThe City of London Corporation is coordinating the Mansion House Accord, which focuses on UK private markets, with tracking by Pensions UK and ABI.Moves Ho Chi Minh City
Connections
The 40 strongest of 432, 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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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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Binh Duong Structural
Ho Chi Minh City absorbed Binh Duong through a merger, establishing a structural dependency.
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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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Hanoi Operational
The two major Vietnamese cities actively compete in real estate and policy while coordinating on infrastructure, transport, and environmental goals.
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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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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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Cebu Operational
Direct flights connect the two cities, establishing a functional operational link for travel and commerce.
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government Structural
The city operates under the functional requirements and mandates of the central government.
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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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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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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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Air Canada Transactional
Air Canada plans to launch scheduled service into Ho Chi Minh City in 2027.
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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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Philippines Operational
Bilateral commerce and direct flight plans are being planned between Ho Chi Minh City and the Philippines.
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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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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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Kuala Lumpur Operational
Both cities are recognized as popular regional destinations and are actively competing in the market.
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Starlink Operational
Starlink service coverage includes Ho Chi Minh City.
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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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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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Bangkok Operational
Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok are noted to be competitors in the fintech market, with Bangkok currently leading.
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Susan Langley Operational
Susan Langley is actively seeking a partnership with Ho Chi Minh City in the VIFC-HCMC area.
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Cần Giờ Operational
Ho Chi Minh City launched an ecotourism project within the Cần Giờ district.
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Melbourne Operational
Melbourne offers air travel services to Ho Chi Minh City.
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Leipzig Operational
The relationship is characterized by the potential for functional interaction through bilateral cooperation and shared challenges related to urban growth and climate change.
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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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Manila Operational
The two cities compete in the real estate market, specifically regarding vacancy rates.
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Indonesia Operational
The entities are identified as competing markets for digital nomads and share regional environmental risks like transboundary haze.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
25 events- 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.
- Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City pledged to strengthen trade, investment, and cooperation in urban planning.
- 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.
- Vietjet launched a direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Sri Lanka and plans to deploy Starlink satellite internet across its fleet.
- FTSE Russell, an index provider, was mentioned in relation to Vietnam's economy, alongside news of a lecturer at Hoa Sen University.
- Ho Chi Minh City is identified as the operational center for trade activities in Vietnam.
- Infineon is establishing an R&D hub in Ho Chi Minh City and maintaining an engineering team in Hanoi.
- Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh signed an MOU on October 1, 2026, establishing a partnership for a school project.
- coLoan is scaling its operations to support gig economy workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and across Vietnam.
September 2026
21 events- Integrated into the larger emergency network post-merger.
- A seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City draws on past UK medical expertise as the University of Nottingham School of Medicine adopts international academic standards.
- A merger in Ho Chi Minh City is creating a new high-tech industrial base, establishing it as a major settlement.
- Air Canada is planning to launch scheduled services between its hubs and Ho Chi Minh City, aiming for a 2027 operational start.
- OAG ranked Vietnam's airports highly in a recent report.
- Both Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok are set to host global seafood summits, with HCMC noted as a major producer.
- The Municipal Department of Education and Training in Ho Chi Minh City has mandated a review of infrastructure to ensure student safety following a recent incident.
- Aeon is pursuing major local rollout plans as the target market for its retail expansion in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Retail market activity is thriving in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Gig economy workers in Ho Chi Minh City are facing challenges related to social security.
- The City of London, through its Lord Mayor, is actively seeking partnerships with Ho Chi Minh City to support its growth as a financial hub and attract global capital.
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are piloting low-emission zones, alongside the prevalence of Chinese brands in Hanoi.
- Major financial institutions, including Standard Chartered and HSBC, are expanding trade finance and supply chain finance operations in Vietnam, leveraging Ho Chi Minh City as a key financial hub.
- Developing Mong cattle into national brand products with the support of the Department of Livestock Production in Vietnam.
- A company (CWS) operates through its subsidiary (VWS) in Vietnam, where the operational area of a landfill is located.
- An auction was held at the Hanoi Stock Exchange regarding assets belonging to Ho Chi Minh City.
- The Goethe-Institut has established a presence in Ho Chi Minh City, appointing a deputy director to oversee operations.
- Sluggish business conditions in Ho Chi Minh City are causing many stalls to cease operations.
- Leipzig established a German-Vietnamese Hub in Ho Chi Minh City, involving former chief of staff David.
- A company, Crystal Martin Vietnam Co., Ltd., operated in Ho Chi Minh City during the time the National Productivity and Quality Forum 2026 was held there.
- AFD is collaborating with Nam A Bank, which operates in Ho Chi Minh City, on projects related to green finance.
August 2026
6 events- 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.
- Ho Chi Minh City is highlighted as a major economic hub contributing to national replication efforts in Vietnam.
- A specific NA session was held in Hanoi to discuss the development of Ho Chi Minh City.
- Education providers held seminars in Ho Chi Minh City, and ENZ announced its prioritization of growth in the Vietnamese market.
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July 2026
4 events- Chairman proposed growth strategies for Ho Chi Minh City.
- Vietnam approved a development plan for financial centers, focusing on capital markets and financial technology.
- An incident in Ho Chi Minh City prompted safety inspections in the region.
- Ho Chi Minh City hosts financial cooperation forums and initiatives, deepening financial ties in various sectors.
June 2026
4 events- 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.
- Police operation took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- A report highlights severe air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, prompting calls for a unified national emissions inventory.