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A growing number of young people are heading outdoors to reconnect with much older traditions. Ho Chi Minh City ranks third in Asia Pacific for nightlife, according to the 2025 Asia-Pacific Best Cities report. But beyond the lively streets and neon lights, a quieter, more intimate city emerges after dark - one that is inspiring photographers in unexpected ways.
From 2026, Ho Chi Minh City plans to introduce STEM education at the primary level, integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to help pupils apply what they learn to real life. The approach aims to give children early exposure to science, innovation, and digital transformation.
In an effort to develop city infrastructure, Ho Chi Minh City has opened its first park in a series of nine projects redeveloped from unused public land. Spanning more than 1.4 hectares on the former Phan Dinh Phung Stadium site, the park features a brightly decorated entrance on Pasteur Street and a central square with a lawn shaped like horses, the symbol of the 2026 Year of the Horse.
As the 14th National Party Congress officially opens, its spirit is resonating strongly in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam’s economic engine. Across the city, a vibrant and optimistic atmosphere reflects shared expectations for the country’s next phase of development. From banners lining major streets to ongoing infrastructure and urban projects, the southern hub is marking this historic moment with momentum and confidence.
Ho Chi Minh City is taking another step toward more sustainable travel options. The City will add 500 electric bicycles to its public transport network ahead of thec, aiming to expand green travel choices and improve connections with bus routes and metro lines, according to the city’s Public Transport Management Centre.
Ho Chi Minh City is already piloting the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its strategy to develop the low-altitude economy. In the initial phase, drones are being tested for urban logistics tasks such as emergency medical transport and urgent deliveries during traffic congestion. These controlled trials are expected to better meet daily needs and improve the quality of life for city residents.
Ho Chi Minh City will stage New Year’s Eve fireworks at four locations as the city welcomes 2026, creating a synchronised display across the city skyline. The programme will include three high-altitude shows and one low-altitude performance, all coordinated to fire within a 15-minute window at the stroke of midnight.
As part of the 2025 Autumn Economic Forum, on Tuesday afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the CEO 500 program under the theme Ho Chi Minh City Toward an International Megacity in the Digital Era.
With nearly 1,600 creative startups and 70 actively involved universities, Ho Chi Minh City stand as a metropolis pioneering innovation, acting as a vital incubator for young talent, delivering startup products that meet specific, practical market needs. Vietnam Today’s reporter spoke with the Deputy Director of Centre for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer on connecting students and industry to boost Vietnam's startups.