AIES in Ho Chi Minh City closes unexpectedly; parents lose millions in prepaid tuition.

Nguyen Van Nen, Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, emphasized that the unification of HCMC, Binh Duong, and Ba Ria - Vung Tau marks the beginning of building a global-scale megacity and a powerful growth engine for the Southeast region.

HCM City has launched a $13.8 million drainage system upgrade project aimed at eliminating severe flooding in several key areas of Go Vap District, including Nguyen Van Khoi Street, long considered the district’s worst flood-prone location.

VietNamNet presents a discussion below about strategic proposals and advice on HCM City’s development from several experts who have gained a global perspective from many years of experience working in developed countries.

As audience tastes change and operational models fail to evolve, some of HCM City’s most famous stages are shutting down.

Investors in HCM City can benefit from the most modern and comprehensive infrastructure system in Vietnam, along with open and supportive investment regulations and policies.

Universities are chasing global accreditation to align their curricula with international benchmarks, ensuring graduates can hold their own worldwide.

A new population policy offers VND 3 million support to women giving birth to two children before age 35.

Long-term commitments, respect for individuality, and personal recognition, as well as incentives, are all key to attracting and retaining talent to HCM City.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to a rental home in Thu Duc City, killing two people and seriously injuring another in a shocking crime rooted in jealousy.

The VRCS aims to mobilise 400 billion VND (about 15.4 million USD) to implement humanitarian programmes and assist 100,000 individuals and collectives facing hardships.

After a major downpour, fish were found dead and gasping for air in Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic canal.

Ho Chi Minh City authorizes Vingroup to research a $ multi-billion rail link to Can Gio under a public-private partnership.

Ho Chi Minh City activates disaster response to protect environment and aquaculture in Can Gio.

Authorities launch formal probe into lòng se điếu after viral posts allege toxic chemicals are used to fake the rare dish.

The traditional bathing of the Buddha and a long procession marked the start of Vesak 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Experts call for strategic planning to transform the Saigon River into a vital urban and cultural hub.

The American International School Vietnam faces a grim fate as Nguyen Thi Ut Em is detained and families scramble to find new schools.

Inspired by DIFC, Vietnam plans a 9.2ha international financial center in Thu Thiem to elevate its global economic role.

Vietnamese characteristics such as pho, ao dai and the coastline, among others, are all elements that need to be refined into a clear, pervasive message to position the national and HCM City brand, Tran Tue Tri, a member of AVSE Global, has proposed.