HCMC: "Morning Coffee with Fishermen" for Prevention and Control of IUU Fishing
18:22 | 17/12/2025
Ho Chi Minh City’s local authority inform the law on prevention and control of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing to fishermen with close and creative models such as "Morning coffee with fishermen" - where the locals’ voices will be heard to remove obstacles from fishing.
Reconnaissance Unit No. 2 Promotes IUU Fishing Prevention Among Fishermen
11:01 | 08/11/2025
Reconnaissance Unit No. 2 (Vietnam Coast Guard), in coordination with Phuoc Hai Border Guard Station (under the Ho Chi Minh City Border Guard Command), organized a communication event on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and called on fishermen to proactively take safety measures and anchor their vessels securely before Storm No. 13 made landfall. The event took place on November 6 in Phuoc Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City.
Many Favorable Conditions for Ho Chi Minh City - RoK Investment and Business Cooperation
10:30 | 18/09/2025
Ho Chi Minh City always attaches great importance to and appreciates the cooperation between Vietnam and Republic of Korea (RoK), especially with Gyeonggi Province - one of the leading economic, science and technology centers of the East Asian country. Ho Chi Minh City is ready to create the most favorable conditions for Korean businesses to invest and cooperate.
Ho Chi Minh City Sets 8,5% GRDP Growth Target in 2025
14:15 | 28/08/2025
On August 26, the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City issued a plan to promote socio-economic growth in the last months of 2025. This plan sets an ambitious goal, which is to ensure that Ho Chi Minh City successfully implements the growth target of 8.5% or more in 2025. The growth of the last 6 months of 2025 must reach 10.3%, it specifies. This goal aims to create a solid foundation to contribute to promoting double-digit growth in the period 2026 - 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City Launches Solar Power Support Campaign for Cuban Schools
20:11 | 28/07/2025
On July 28, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with partners, organized a 72nd anniversary celebration of Cuba’s Moncada Barracks attack (26/7/1953-26/7/2025). At the event, a campaign to build solar power systems for primary schools in Cuba, themed “Sunshine without borders,” was launched.
Expat Spotlight: Song Injoon of CHUS - Introducing A New "Local" Way to Shop
11:22 | 01/08/2024
Inspired by his love for Vietnamese culture, Korean businessman Song Injoon founded CHUS to become the connecting point between the Vietnamese handicrafts and consumers from around the world.
New Deals for Nighttime Travelers to HCMC
09:42 | 18/07/2024
Nighttime passengers who fly to Ho Chi Minh City between 9pm and 6am during the summer of 2024 will enjoy daily discounted airfare and 80-100% off hotel room rates for at least 3 nights.
Vietnam Lands In Top Three Summer Destination Searches by European Tourists
13:40 | 27/05/2024
Accordingly, Vietnam ranks third in the list of the most popular Asian destinations for European visitors based on accommodation searches on the Agoda digital travel platform.
Vietnamese Destinations Win Many World Travel Awards
09:08 | 08/09/2023
At the award ceremony of the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA) for Asia and Oceania in 2023 on September 6 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam was crowded "Asia's Leading Destination 2023" and "Asia's Leading Nature Destination 2023" while Vietnam National Tourism Administration won "Asia's leading tourism management agency 2023".
Summer Camp for Overseas Vietnamese Youth Kicks Off in HCMC
10:28 | 12/07/2023
The Ho Chi Minh City Committee on Overseas Vietnamese held the Opening Ceremony of the 16th Summer Camp for with the theme "Pride for Homeland of Vietnam" with the participant of 60 overseas Vietnamese aged 12-22.
Vietnamese "Street Food" Aesthetic Becomes A Hit in US
07:09 | 25/06/2023
Viet-owned business owners in Houston, USA are taking inspiration from the Southeast Asian country's urban areas, bringing iconic Saigon's street style to American eateries.
HCMC and RoK Cooperate on Green Industry, High-quality Human Resources
14:40 | 23/06/2023
Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People's Committee Phan Van Mai had a meeting on June 21 with the Vietnam-Korea Business and Investment Association (VKBIA) and the Korea Automobile Environmental Association delegation.
Havana Welcomes Ho Chi Minh City Investors
10:16 | 16/06/2023
Hosting a meeting with Luis Antonio Torres, Secretary of the Havana Party Committee earlier this week, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen said the visit of the delegation held a significant meaning to congratulate the 70th anniversary of the Moncada victory (July 26, 1953 - July 26, 2023) as well as the 50th anniversary of Fidel Castro's visit to the liberated southern region of Vietnam in Quang Tri (September 1973).
HCMC, Korean Localities Ready to Sign Cooperation Agreement
09:42 | 08/06/2023
To welcome Deputy Governor of Chungcheongbuk Province Kim Myung Kyoo from South Korea to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vice Chairman of HCMC People's Committee Vo Van Hoan held a meeting to discuss new opportunities to promote cooperation in various fields.
Vietnam Kicks Off NASA Week
22:18 | 06/06/2023
The US National Space Agency Astronaut Delegation (NASA) held its annual Space Week event in Southeast Asia for the first time, coming to 4 different provinces in Vietnam from June 5-8.
Bright Future for "Made in Vietnam" Chips
06:31 | 19/05/2023
The US Bureau of Statistics estimates that chips orginated from Asian region accounts for 83% in the US. Among these, the number of "Made in Vietnam" chips ranks in 3rd place.
Vietnamese Leather: Thoughtful Gifts for Fashionistas
08:40 | 19/03/2023
When you think of Vietnamese souvenirs or gift, some of the most common suggestions are silk clothes or bamboo hats. Although not a popular choice, choosing leather goods from Vietnamese brands as a present to your loved ones will show a good impression that lasts.
Romantic Story of Viet - German Couple Abroad
14:12 | 21/02/2023
A modern fairytale between a Vietnamese beauty and a German had turned into a fruitful marriage since 2018. It all started with a song.
Tourist Share Impressions of Vietnam
08:33 | 28/12/2022
An increasing number of foreign MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourists have been coming to Vietnam over the past year. Speaking with the VietnamTimes, this special group of travelers said they were most impressed with the local unique cultural identity and the hospitality of the people.
KURROCK - Vietnamese Artists Make Breakthrough in Japan
10:39 | 20/12/2022
Taking their first steps in the Tokyo music scene with many ambitious projects, the talented and enthusiastic band KURROCK are proving they got what it takes to be Japan's next rock star. Get to know them in their latest interview with the VietnamTimes.
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