The merger of Ho Chi Minh City with the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau marks not just an expansion of administrative management, but a historic turning point in Vietnam’s urban development.
This initiative supports the city’s green growth strategy and aligns with the national action plan on green energy transition and carbon emissions reduction, as directed by the Prime Minister.
In cases of high fever that do not subside, people are advised to visit a medical facility immediately and refrain from attempting home treatment or intravenous infusions without medical supervision.
Under the cooperation agreement signed on July 16, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will support Becamex IDC in conducting preliminary assessments for up to five industrial parks using the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) certification framework.
HCM City currently has 600 public charging points, meeting less than 10% of the projected demand of 350,000-400,000 electric two-wheel vehicles in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to build 3,000 public charging and battery swap stations before December 2028.
The rise was driven by contributions from multiple regions, with Africa leading the charge at 130.8% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Europe contributed a solid 16% growth, while the Americas added 11.9% and Oceania contributed 8.9% to the overall increase.
Beyond trade and investment promotion, Kazakhstan and Vietnam should focus on enhancing financial cooperation, particularly between HCM City and the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), Kazakhstani Ambassador Kanat Tumysh suggested.
The centre will initially operate at a capacity of 30MW and is expected to scale up to 120MW, serving the huge computing needs for AI development and the digital economy sector of the city.
HCM City is committed to creating the most favourable conditions in terms of policy, regulatory framework, and investment environment to ensure that cooperation initiatives with France are implemented in a substantive, effective, and sustainable manner, a local official has said.
Following its merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, new HCM City is targeting 10.44 billion USD in foreign direct investment this year.
Health authorities in HCM City have issued an urgent alert after six people died from dengue fever, amid a spike in infections driven by the onset of the rainy season.
Despite their rich collections, many museums in HCM City have struggled with public engagement due in part to outdated communication methods. In response to this challenge, various institutions have begun transforming how they showcase and promote cultural assets.
HCM City, as Vietnam’s vibrant economic and cultural hub, has played a pivotal role in fostering cooperation between the two countries. French businesses, as well as educational, health care, heritage conservation, and urban development organisations have maintained an active and visible presence in the city.
Among the upcoming lines, Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh – Tham Luong) is attracting the most attention from investors. The 11-km route will connect the city centre with the northwest area, with a total estimated cost of over 2.1 billion USD.
Across the city’s coastal communities, local authorities are adopting specialised digital applications to manage fishing vessels, monitor catch data, and support traceability efforts.
Following the recent administrative restructuring that merged the city with the neighbouring provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau, HCM City now boasts 681 potential tourist sites. With a population of over 14 million, it has become Vietnam’s largest intra-provincial tourism market, both in scale and in diversity.
The first phase of HCM City's Metro Line No. 2, stretching 11.3km with 10 underground and one elevated station, was approved in 2010 with an estimated cost of 26 trillion VND (994 million USD). That figure was revised to nearly 47.9 trillion VND (1.8 billion USD) in 2019 after delays and cost escalations.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 3.85 million foreigners in the first half, a 44% surge year-on-year, alongside 18.3 million domestic tourists, up 7%. The influx generated nearly 117.94 trillion VND (4.53 billion USD) in revenue, a 27.3% yearly rise, putting the city nearly halfway to its annual target, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
The faulty wiring sparked a blaze that quickly spread to the front of two apartments on the ground floor, and both flats lacked escape routes, according to local police.
Kenneth Tse, General Director of Intel Vietnam, noted that in nearly 20 years of operations in the country, Intel Vietnam has exported over 4 billion products, contributing more than 100 billion USD to Vietnam’s export revenue.
Efforts should focus on attracting both foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investment, with priority given to high-tech and environmentally friendly projects.
The HCM City People’s Committee was requested to promptly provide support for the affected families, coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security to swiftly investigate the cause of the fire, and handle any violations in line with law.
Initial reports showed that the fire spread rapidly, trapping residents and causing panic. Attempts by local residents to extinguish the fire with handheld extinguishers were unsuccessful.
The centre not only serves residents living on the island, but also receives tens of thousands of visitors every year, according to Assoc Prof Dr Tang Chi Thuong, Director of the HCM CIty Department of Health.
The newly merged HCM City, comprising the former city and the provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, posted the estimated GRDP growth of 6.56% (including crude oil) and 7.49% (excluding crude oil) in the first half of 2025.