As of December 9, all of the 4,475 fishing vessels in HCM City had registered and updated in the VNFishbase database, of them 4,268 licensed. The remainder, classified as ineligible, are strictly monitored and kept moored locally, with no permission to put to sea.
Following administrative boundary adjustments and the allocation of 20% of land reserves in commercial housing and urban development projects for social housing, HCM city has secured more than 1,400 hectares of land for this purpose.
Con Dao National Park in Ho Chi Minh City protects more than 1,725 marine species, over 1,000 hectares of coral reefs, and 300 hectares of seagrass beds.
More than 40 papers on human trafficking, child exploitation, corruption, drug trafficking, corporate crime, money laundering, cybercrime and international extradition were presented at a two-day international conference that began in Ho Chi Minh City on November 27.
To date, the city has allocated 190.6 billion VND and over 136.2 billion VND in goods for relief efforts. This includes 430 million VND for disaster-hit households within the city; 3.17 billion VND transferred to provinces as requested by donors; and 187 billion VND together with more than 136.2 billion VND in goods for localities suffering severe losses.
From early August to November 11, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and Relief Mobilisation Board of Ho Chi Minh City had received 15,196 donations, amounting to nearly 232 billion VND in total.
Vice Chairman of the Hue municipal People's Committee Nguyen Chi Tai thanked Ho Chi Minh City for its timely support and pledged to allocate the funds efficiently and transparently to families most affected by the disaster. He expressed his hope that the strong bond between the two cities would continue to grow, spreading the values of solidarity and mutual support for sustainable development.
The city People’s Committee has submitted the proposal to the municipal People’s Council for immediate consideration, seeking approval to launch what officials describe as a critical infrastructure intervention to protect the fast-growing southern urban zone from recurring inundation.
During an inspection on November 5 in Ho Chi Minh City's coastal communes of Thanh An, Can Gio and An Thoi Dong, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Bui Minh Thanh said although positive progress has been made, offshore fishing activities remain complex, especially as the city enters the crucial stage in the country's efforts to remove the IUU yellow card.
According to HCM City's transport plan, Con Dao’s bus network will comprise six routes in total, spanning about 74 kilometers. They are expected to cover about 90% of the special zone’s road network.
As of October 23, Ho Chi Minh City had recorded 4,857 fishing vessels, a reduction of 53 from the previous week due to the deregistration of obsolete or missing vessels. Currently, 887 vessels (20.35% of the total) do not meet conditions for fishing offshore.
According to the municipal Department of Tourism, digital transformation and the development of smart tourism are not just trends but crucial breakthroughs that enhance competitiveness and ensure sustainable development. From a service delivery perspective, applying technology will help create more attractive tourism products, improving visitor convenience when accessing services such as accommodation, shopping, and tours.
The city received awards for Asia’s Leading Business Travel Destination and Asia’s Leading Festival and Event Destination for the fourth consecutive year. Additionally, the HCM City Department of Tourism was recognised as Asia’s Leading City Tourist Board for the third year in a row. Vung Tau was awarded the title of Asia’s Leading Coastal City Break Destination
The platform features six core functions, namely monitoring and reminding tasks assigned by the Government Office; tracking and prompting tasks from the municipal People’s Committee; enabling instant task assignment; sending personal task reminders; maintaining a contact directory; and supporting individual and group communications for task coordination.
Over the years, Cao Dai followers and dignitaries at the Nam Thanh oratory have carried out religious practices in line with the Constitution and laws, while preserving the fine cultural traditions of this indigenous Vietnamese faith.
Currently, HCM City operates 530 surveillance cameras in central areas, nine automated speed cameras, 31 AI-enabled cameras at intersections and 47 cameras funded by the Ministry of Public Security.
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will host a memorial service for Most Venerable Thich Tri Tinh, Vice Supreme Patriarch of the Patronage Council, at 5am on October 12.
Dr. Nguyen Tran Nhu Khue, head of the Law Faculty at HCMC Cadre Academy, said Gantt charts help gauge individual and team performance. Their rollout in public administration signals strides in modernising state oversight.
Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children, with about 80% successfully reintegrated into families and 50% receiving vocational training and job placement.
Under the plan, Long Thanh will handle 80% of international flights and 10% of domestic flights, while Tan Son Nhat will serve 20% of international and 90% of domestic flights.
Con Dao is one of Vietnam’s most popular tourism attractions, with great historical importance.
More than 17,000 women in Ho Chi Minh City who have two children before turning 35 have received cash aid of either 3 million VND (113 USD) or 5 million VND.
Creating favourable conditions will motivate residents to use bicycles instead of personal motor vehicles, helping to change travel habits in the city.
Under Resolution No. 188/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly, the city plans to prioritise investment in 10 railway lines by 2035, including three metro routes connecting Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau.
Amidst technology boom, uncontrolled use of mobile phones can lead to negative consequences like data leaks, cyberbullying, and online abduction, said a municipal official.