the blueprint to unlocking ho chi minh citys potential

The blueprint to unlocking Ho Chi Minh City’s potential

Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant metropolis in Vietnam. Rizwan Khan, managing partner​ at Acclime, explains how its rich history, dynamic economy, and diverse culture can offer the city the potential to become a global-scale megacity.
metro line 1 nears operation

Metro line 1 nears operation

The first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City, linking Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien in Thu Duc, could be in operation by the end of the year.
mai sky an ideal networking location

Mai Sky: an ideal networking location

The 5-star Mai House Saigon Hotel, on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street in the heart of District 3, attracts visitors thanks to its bold mix of French and Indo-Chinese influences in its design. Mai Sky is the hotel's rooftop bar and with its luxurious style, ample space, and prime location, it is an ideal option for networking and impressing clients.
hcm citys police bust major money laundering ring

HCM City"s police bust major money laundering ring

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security’s Investigation Police Agency on April 27 busted a large-scale money laundering and illegal cross-border currency transfer ring.
masan eyes global expansion wincommerce to reach 4000 stores by 2024

Masan eyes global expansion, WinCommerce to reach 4,000 stores by 2024

Masan Group Corporation, along with its publicly listed affiliates Masan Consumer and Masan MEATLife, convened their 2024 AGM in Ho Chi Minh City on April 26, projecting a unified vision titled "Consumer of Things".
nvidia group may build an ai centre in ho chi minh city

Nvidia Group may build an AI centre in Ho Chi Minh City

During a recent visit of Nvidia Corporation's vice-president Keith Strier to Ho Chi Minh City on April 26, Phan Van Mai, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, expressed his desire that Nvidia would choose the southern metropolis as the destination to build a new AI centre and also become a partner in building a roadmap for applying AI to the public administrative service system.
nab innovation centre vietnam expands with new office in ho chi minh city

NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam expands with new office in Ho Chi Minh City

National Australia Bank (NAB) opened a new office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City on April 25 to support the growth of its investment in Vietnam and help to continue delivering great digital experiences for its customers.
sabeco outlines growth plans for 2024

SABECO outlines growth plans for 2024

Tan Teck Chuan Lester, general director of Saigon Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Corporation, gave the result and plans of the company at its AGM on April 25 in Ho Chi Minh City.
real estate golden triangle heats up

Real estate 'golden triangle' heats up

The 'real-estate fever' in the 'golden triangle' of Ho Chi Minh City-Binh Duong-Dong Nai has been attributed to Ho Chi Minh City's price pressures and the building of key transportation infrastructure developments, with many new projects that connect the southeast economic region with other areas implemented since the start of the year.
beverage giant sabeco thirsty for 190 million profit this year

Beverage giant SABECO thirsty for $190 million profit this year

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO) has released reports ahead of its 2024 AGM, which will be held on April 25 in Ho Chi Minh City.
second banh mi festival slated for may

Second banh mi festival slated for May

Ho Chi Minh City will host the second banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) festival on May 17-19, aiming to promote the Vietnamese cuisine which has grown in popularity among foodies from around the globe.
us government hosts ai workshop in ho chi minh city with key partners

US government hosts AI workshop in Ho Chi Minh City with key partners

The US Department of State and the Atlantic Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam, are hosting the inaugural AI Connect II Regional Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City from April 22-24, featuring participants from 15 Asia Pacific countries.
nam long group targets 395 million pre sales

Nam Long Group targets $395 million pre-sales

At its AGM in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20, Nam Long Group announced targets of VND9.5 trillion ($395 million) in sales and $277 million in net turnover for 2024.
hose to launch krx trading system on may 2

HoSE to launch KRX trading system on May 2

Securities companies are set to switch to the new KRX trading system from April 24 to April 30 for official operation on May 2, said the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE).
hcm citys public high schools cut back on admissions in 2024 2025 academic year

HCM City’s public high schools cut back on admissions in 2024-2025 academic year

Ho Chi Minh City’s 113 public high schools have an enrolment quota of 71,000 for the 2024-2025 school year, 6,000 fewer than the previous year, according to the municipal Department of Education and Training.