Life & Style

HCM City companies boost AI investment in cultural projects

Monday, Nov 09, 2026

Several organisations and companies in HCM City have recently announced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven investments and productions in the cultural sector, highlighting the technology’s growing role in cultural life.

Sports

Techcombank HCM City International Marathon to be held in December

Thursday, Oct 29, 2026

As an iconic marathon bearing the city''s name, the event has established itself as one of Việt Nam''s largest and most influential community sporting events, contributing to the growth of sports tourism, stimulating the local service economy and attracting an increasing...

Artist

HCM City hopes to revitalise classical drama 'hát bội' with regular public shows

Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026

The HCM City Hát Bội Theatre has been holding regular performances in various public spaces across the city. It has organised around 20 shows so far this year.  

Life & Style

Innovative Startups for Tourism Competition kicks off

Friday, Oct 02, 2026

The HCM City Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology on Wednesday launched the 4th HCM City Innovative Startups for Tourism Competition.

Life & Style

HCM City receives multiple awards at 2026 World Travel Awards

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

HCM City was honoured with three leading Asia awards at the 2026 World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania and Indian Ocean ceremony, held in the Maldives on September 27.

Artist

Vietnamese circus artists win silver medal at Minsk International Festival

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026

Circus performers Thanh Hoa and Hiển Phước of the HCM City Arts Centre won the Silver Award at the 4th Minsk International Festival of Circus Arts in Belarus.

Drink

Việt Nam among Asia’s top three destinations for return visits

Friday, Sep 11, 2026

Việt Nam is among Asia’s top three destinations for returning travellers, according to Repeat Visitor Ranking from digital travel platform Agoda.

News

High-level tourism forum discusses MICE development

Thursday, Aug 27, 2026

More than 300 experts and tourism executives shared expertise and proposed initiatives to develop MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism at a high-level forum in HCM City on August 27.

Show

HCM City to host national concert

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026

The second edition of the national concert Tổ quốc trong tim (Fatherland in our hearts) will take place at Vạn Phúc Residence in HCM City’s Hiệp Bình Ward at 8pm on August 23.

Life & Style

Talented contestants cook of in Top Chef Việt Nam 2026

Monday, Aug 03, 2026

Top Chef Việt Nam 2026 features journeys to the honour of chefs through their technical skills, creativity and ability to reinterpret Vietnamese cuisine for international audiences in the programme''s kitchen.

Life & Style

Heritage Connection Week marks 50th anniversary of Sài Gòn – Gia Định named after President Hồ Chí Minh

Thursday, Jul 02, 2026

The Museum of HCM City hosts Heritage Connection Week, starting from June 27, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sài Gòn – Gia Định being officially named after President Hồ Chí Minh (July 2, 1976 - 2026).

Life & Style

HCM City continues to innovate to enhance tourism experiences

Sunday, Jun 28, 2026

In a city that never stops reinventing itself, Hồ Chí Minh City is turning creativity into a tourism asset, rolling out immersive experiences that invite visitors to see, hear, taste and explore the destination in entirely new ways.

Travel

Flights from HCM City offer best value for summer travel

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026

HCM City has been recognised as the city with the most affordable domestic summer flight routes and remains a top choice among destinations that travelers are eager to visit this summer holiday season, according to reports from online travel agents.

Life & Style

City diversifies offerings to boost its tourism

Sunday, May 24, 2026

HCM City is rolling out a range of new tourism products and aggressive promotional programmes to boost the industry.

News

International co-operation to enhance competitiveness in human resources

Friday, May 22, 2026

International co-operation in education is creating opportunities for Việt Nam as a whole and particularly for HCM City to access global knowledge, enhance the quality of education, and improve competitiveness in human resources. Educational partnerships have been vital in enhancing the...