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Hủ Tiếu Chronicles: A Taste of Southern Vietnam | Street Food

Culture & Tourism 22:10 11/12/2025

Amid Saigon’s bustling rhythm lies a humble dish that has become a cherished memory for generations – Hu Tieu. More than just noodles in a clear, sweet broth, it’s the clinking sound of street vendors, the rising steam on a busy corner at dawn. A dish that tells the story of cultural fusion and the heartbeat of a city that never sleeps.

2025 HCMC Economic Forum concludes

Economy 09:56 29/11/2025

The 2025 Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum concluded with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh engaging in a one-on-one dialogue with Stephan Mergenthaler, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Vietnam's strategic path in the era of green and digital transformation.

HCMC’s barriers to medical tourism growth

Society 19:31 23/11/2025

Ho Chi Minh City, with rapid growth and more than 160 hospitals plus thousands of international‑standard clinics, has become an ideal destination for medical tourism in Southeast Asia. Yet, despite a diverse array of services, the medical tourism sector still faces multiple barriers to realising its full potential.

Street photography captures everyday moments

Culture 21:53 17/11/2025

Street photography - the art of capturing everyday moments - is gaining popularity, especially in bustling urban areas full of life and energy. Let’s join our reporter in Ho Chi Minh City to see how some photographers capture the city’s vibrant streets through their lenses.

Vietnam eyes international financial centres launch

Economy 22:38 17/10/2025

Vietnam has unveiled an action plan to establish international financial centres in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang by the end of this year. The ambitious move aims to position the country as a key financial hub in the region.

Vietnam's IFCs - Opportunities and challenges

Economy 21:14 25/09/2025

By the end of this year, two international financial centres are expected to begin operations in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. The establishment of international financial centres is forecast to have a positive impact on Vietnam’s economy, but it will also pose many challenges in the context of global competition with long-established financial hubs.

Metashow: a techno-visual experience

Culture 16:20 14/09/2025

An exhibition where technology and light merge is what you can find at the Metashow exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City offers a unique visual journey. It immerses you in a world of creativity, vibrancy, and inspiration.

Ho Chi Minh City provides additional income for civil servants

Society 15:21 12/09/2025

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council has approved Resolution 27 to boost incomes for civil servants, with teachers among the main beneficiaries. The city is setting aside roughly 190 million USD to roll out the policy. Officials are also looking into ways to widen access to the support.

Hearts Guarding the Forest - Insights

Culture & Tourism 13:55 02/09/2025

Hearts Guarding the Forest portrays the lives of forest rangers in Can Gio, Ho Chi Minh City for whom the forest is home, heart and the very breath of nature. The film documents their dedication to protecting ecosystems, conserving biodiversity and sustaining the environment for future generations.