26-08-2014 09:59
Ho Chi Minh City Information and Communications Department, Microsoft Vietnam and Microsoft Asia Pacific leaders today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster cooperation, especially in the field of e-government development, towards realising the city’s vision of a smart city.
27-02-2023 18:58
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has requested the local Department of Planning and Investment select a new set of investors, following approval, to replace the current developers of the Saigon Silicon City project.
03-11-2022 08:00
The last quarter of 2022 will be fraught with hardships, including negative headwinds facing the economy and the financial markets are no exception, but there are some positives.
27-11-2017 14:56
After 30 years of renovations, Ho Chi Minh City, the growth engine of Vietnam, has been facing challenges in terms of its population, infrastructure, and social issues. Recently, though, it has received new policy fuel to develop in a stronger manner.
12-01-2012 17:00
Ho Chi Minh City industrial zones are crafting ways to weather the economic storm and push performances in 2012.
20-04-2022 09:44
The property market of Ho Chi Minh City is attracting a range of financiers wanting to set up large-scale projects in sectors like residential, industrial, and commercial property.
23-09-2019 10:48
Ho Chi Minh City is in a strong position to capture growth in the tourism sector with the arrival of a new wave of branded properties – such as the latest offering from the InterContinental Hotels Group – which could bring the location more prominently onto the international tourism map. Nhat Ha reports.
19-09-2019 11:48
The 13th edition of Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair (VietnamWood 2019) and Vietnam International Furniture Accessories, Hardware & Tools (Furnitec 2019) are taking place in tandem on September 18-21 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
26-08-2019 12:16
The transportation system in Vietnam’s biggest metropolis is undergoing a facelift as Vietnam’s largest urban area rolls out its ambitious smart city strategy.
13-02-2019 09:00
A luxury landmark in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s buzzing central business districts, and with Saigon Opera House just a few steps away, InterContinental Residences Saigon is located right in the heart of an iconic tourist destination.
09-11-2017 20:16
The Korea Trade & Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) held the Korean Brand & Entertainment Expo 2017 (KBEE 2017) at GEM Centre in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, as part of the activities celebrating the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea and to promote Vietnamese-Korean friendly relations through cultural and commercial exchanges.
16-07-2017 15:00
Ho Chi Minh City has established a number of support and consultancy centers to help startups as part of its startup support program. The establishment of more than 20,000 enterprises in the first half of this year has proved the effectiveness of this program.
11-07-2017 08:00
Besides the design of a modern apartment, the urban areas also invest in creating a green environment with a variety of amenities so that residents are always comfortable in their daily activities.
06-12-2016 09:31
Although the real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City has been warming up in the last two years, there are still hundreds of ghost luxury villas.
30-04-2016 06:41
Since its liberation on April 30, 1975, Ho Chi Minh City, once known as Saigon, has witnessed big changes in its socio-economic development. Nguyen Truong Nhan, vice chairman of the city’s Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, spoke with VIR’s Gia Huy on this topic.