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Ho Chi Minh City faces rapidly ageing population with 12.5 per cent over 60

July 12, 2024 | 10:09

Low birth and death rates, coupled with increased life expectancy, have accelerated Ho Chi Minh City's progression into an ageing population.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks investors for $6.7 billion green projects

January 26, 2024 | 18:40

Ho Chi Minh City is calling for investments into 28 green-growth projects, valued at more than $6.7 billion.

Vietnam’s exciting growth powers Bain & Company’s first office in Ho Chi Minh City

September 19, 2023 | 14:00

Global consulting firm Bain & Company has marked its debut in Vietnam with the launch of a new office in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City seeks balance between green and economic concerns

September 16, 2023 | 09:00

The city hopes to tread a path between economic stability and green growth.

Ho Chi Minh City maps out expansion with eight strategic logistics centres

July 06, 2023 | 14:41

Ho Chi Minh City aims to drive economic growth by establishing eight strategic logistics centres as part of a long-term development plan that stretches to 2030.

Ho Chi Minh City emerges as a prominent startup hub in global rankings

June 22, 2023 | 09:37

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 by Startup Genome highlights Ho Chi Minh City's progress, placing it among the top emerging startup markets.

Tenants to benefit from Ho Chi Minh City rental market

January 12, 2023 | 08:02

2023 is anticipated to bring changes to the Ho Chi Minh City commercial property market, giving tenants a negotiating edge.

Ho Chi Minh City suburban real estate market set for revival

December 28, 2022 | 16:57

After a lengthy period of inactivity, the real estate market in and around Ho Chi Minh City is resuming deals, mostly in new full-scale developments.

Ho Chi Minh City calls for investment to 14 PPP medical projects

June 27, 2018 | 22:04

Besides calling for PPP capital, Ho Chi Minh City is deploying multiple experimental investment models to mobilise private capital in medical projects.

Heineken brings the Perfect F1 Experience to Vietnamese fans

May 07, 2018 | 10:16

Heineken launched the Perfect F1 Experience event at The World of Heineken at Bitexco Financial Tower on May 4.

Ho Chi Minh City to organise bid for Metro Line No.5-phase II

April 07, 2018 | 11:06

Ho Chi Minh City will organise a bidding this year to select investors to develop Metro Line No.5–phase II under the public-private partnerships (PPP) model.

Helipads to adorn high-rise rooftops of Ho Chi Minh City vista?

March 30, 2018 | 16:44

Ho Chi Minh City authorities issued a decision requiring all buildings higher than 20 floors to be equipped with a rooftop helipad fire and emergency rescue.

Ho Chi Minh City buildings remain exposed to fire hazard

March 29, 2018 | 11:45

Damaged firefighting equipment, occupied corridors, and blocked emergency exits were found in many old residential areas in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City celebrates the 10th anniversary of Earth Hour program in Vietnam

March 26, 2018 | 09:56

As the Earth Hour enters its 10th year in Vietnam, over 2,000 young people gathered at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Culture House to celebrate the milestone.