Ho Chi Minh City Developments
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Ho Chi Minh City constituents are urging policies to attract talent and support workers, while the city also sees growth in 'dental tourism' due to its affordability and quality. In other news, Israeli airline Arkia is expanding its Vietnam operations with new flights to Saigon, and two overseas Vietnamese footballers have received Vietnamese citizenship.
Ho Chi Minh City Constituents Urge Policies for Talent Attraction and Worker Support
- Ho Chi Minh City National Assembly deputies met with constituents in several wards, addressing concerns about attracting high-quality human resources. - Constituents proposed policies to attract talent, increase basic salaries, and support low-income workers and freelancers. - Discussions also covered urban development, digital transformation, and infrastructure issues like flooding and traffic …
Arkia adds Saigon flights, expanding Vietnam operations
- Israeli airline Arkia will launch new weekly flights to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in October 2026. - The route expands Arkia's long-haul operations and complements its existing flights to Hanoi. - T…
Vietnam Organizes International Roadshow for North-South High-Speed Rail Project
- Vietnam is organizing an international roadshow for its North-South high-speed rail project. - The project, approved by the National Assembly in November 2024, aims to connect Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh …
Ho Chi Minh City Earns 3.5 Trillion VND from 'Dental Tourism' Services
- Vietnam's dental services are a strong draw for international patients due to reasonable costs, quick access to dentists, and high quality. - High-quality dental clinics have attracted a significant…
Two Overseas Vietnamese Footballers, Khoa Ngô and Lê Giang Patrik, Receive Vietnamese Citizenship
- Vietnamese-born footballers Khoa Ngô and Lê Giang Patrik have officially received Vietnamese citizenship. - Lê Giang Patrik, a goalkeeper, has played for CLB Công an TP.HCM since 2023 and is conside…
Ho Chi Minh City Police Receive 33 Vietnamese Deportees from US
- Ho Chi Minh City Police received 33 Vietnamese citizens deported by the United States, including one requiring urgent medical attention for epilepsy. - Authorities are providing support, including t…
Tuan Ngoc takes on special role at Miss World 2026 in Vietnam
- Vietnamese male beauty pageant winner Pham Tuan Ngoc has been appointed as the Operations Director for Miss World 2026 in Vietnam. - This role marks a new phase for Ngoc, who previously served as a …
Ho Chi Minh City Ward to Forcefully Reclaim Public Land Used as Coffee Shop, Garage
- Authorities in Phuoc Thang Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, have issued a plan to forcibly reclaim a public land plot of over 3,500 square meters that has been illegally traded and used for decades. - The la…
Three Arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for Operating Online Loan Shark Schemes
- Three individuals in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, have been arrested and charged with usury. - They allegedly operated online loan shark schemes through Zalo chat groups, charging exorbitant daily int…
Ho Chi Minh City Completes Evacuation of Dangerous Apartments Before Deadline
- Ho Chi Minh City is completing the relocation of residents from nine dangerous, dilapidated apartment buildings before June 15. - Seven of these buildings are being managed by local ward authorities…
Over 14,500 Expired South Korean Cosmetics Seized in Vietnam
- Vietnamese customs officials seized over 14,500 expired cosmetic products from South Korea at Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City. - The expired cosmetics, including Dr. Wonjin brand toner, were shippe…
Ho Chi Minh City Pushes Forward Waste-to-Energy Projects and Landfill Remediation
- Ho Chi Minh City officials are pushing for faster progress on waste-to-energy projects and the remediation of closed landfills. - The city aims to transition to advanced waste treatment technologies…
D-Joy Seals Major Partnerships, Bolstering Vietnam's Sports Sector
- D-Joy has solidified its position in Vietnam's sports industry by signing major partnerships, including establishing DUPR's first Asian headquarters in the country. - DUPR, the global rating system …
Ho Chi Minh City's National Highway 13 to Get Continuous Flow with New Interchanges
- A project to upgrade and expand National Highway 13 in Ho Chi Minh City aims to create a continuous traffic flow through the Binh Loi and Binh Phuoc interchanges. - The 5.9km project includes a 3.55…
Tears of Joy: Foreign Teacher's Sidewalk Lessons for Vietnamese Lottery Seller Spark Global Warmth
- A British teacher named Chris has been teaching English to a young lottery ticket seller, Thanh Hien, on a sidewalk in Ho Chi Minh City. - Chris was moved to help Hien after seeing her studying unde…
Developing Can Gio: A New Growth Pole for Ho Chi Minh City
- Ho Chi Minh City's tourism department aims to develop Can Gio into a new growth pole. - Current tours to Can Gio are short-term, limiting visitor stays to 1-2 days. - Developing longer-stay tourism …
Scorching Sun Grips Southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Residents Seek Refuge
- Southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, is experiencing intense heat with temperatures reaching 36-38 degrees Celsius. - Residents are seeking ways to escape the heat, such as using umbrellas,…
