Life & Style

International Travel Expo HCM City to become a “lever” for growth

Friday, Apr 10, 2026

The 20th International Travel Expo, Hồ Chí Minh City (ITE HCMC 2026), hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCM City People’s Committee, will be organised by the HCM City Department of Tourism from August 27-29 at the Saigon Exhibition...

Sports

Students to get tailor-made basketball tournament after three-way deal

Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026

Việt Nam Pro Basketball League and the Central Committee of the Việt Nam Students'' Association have officially launched their cooperation to implement activities in 2026 to support young talents on their journey to conquer their basketball dreams.

Travel

Hồ Chí Minh City’s cultural tourism opportunity waiting to be unlocked

Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Cultural tourism holds undeniable potential to rise as one of Hồ Chí Minh City’s most coveted signatures, but it still largely exists as a supplementary component.

Entertainment

HCM City launches photography street

Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026

HCM City has launched an open-air photography exhibition space to a new cultural and artistic spot in the central area.

Entertainment

HCM City builds thriving music festival scene

Monday, Jan 05, 2026

In recent years, HCM City has emerged as a priority stop for major shows, concerts and festivals, drawing strong public interest.

Life & Style

HCM City elevates destination appeal, enhances tourism workforce quality

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025

HCM City is working to enhance destination quality and strengthen its tourism workforce—two key pillars in its tourism development strategy.

Life & Style

HCM City welcomes over 6.58 million international visitors in 10 months

Sunday, Nov 09, 2025

Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourist arrivals hit 33.08 million, fulfilling 66.2 per cent of the year''s goal. Total tourism revenue during the period reachedVNĐ208.06 trillion, equivalent to 71.7 per cent of this year''s target of VNĐ290 trillion (US$11.02 billion).

Life & Style

HCM City River Festival wins double international gold at IBA 2025

Monday, Sep 29, 2025

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, the festival was presented with a Gold Award in the “Art, Entertainment & Public – Festival” category, while its opening spectacle “The Legendary Ship” won a Gold Award in the “Cultural Event” category.

Life & Style

HCM City to celebrate National Day with fireworks, cultural programmes

Thursday, Aug 28, 2025

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), HCM City will host a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities, including fireworks displays and art performances.

Heritage

Evolution of HCM City’s art scene 50 years after national reunification

Sunday, Jun 01, 2025

HCM City’s art scene has experienced a remarkable transformation 50 years after the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), contributing to the development of modern Vietnamese art.

News

VN-themed landscape, architecture stamps released in France

Monday, Feb 09, 2015

A set of postal stamps featuring Viet Nam''s symbolic architectural heritage and landscapes has just been issued in Paris, France.

News

Castro's combat memoirs unveiled in HCM City

Monday, Jul 22, 2013

The Vietnamese edition of a two-volume memoir on the career of former Cuban President Fidel Castro Ruz was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, to coincide with the 60th anniversary of Cuba''s 60th Moncada uprising.

News

Documentary on Agent Orange victims wins top prize in NY

Monday, Jun 24, 2013

A documentary about Vietnamese Agent Orange victims in Ho Chi Minh City won the top prize in the Best Feature Documentary Film category at the New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF), which ended on Friday.