HCM City offers free cải lương performances

The HCM City’s Culture and Sports Department has worked with Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Theatre to offer free traditional performances targeted to young people this month.

Phú Yên begins to build solar-powered lighting system The central province of Phú Yên began construction on the second stage of the first solar-powered public lighting system for the city of Tuy Hòa’s walking street, which will make it the first urban area in central Việt Nam lit by renewable energy.

HCM City’s smart makeover makes steady progress The achievements in the first stage of a project to turn HCM City into a smart city 2020 were listed by its People’s Committee at a conference on Sunday

From 'City for Peace' to safe cities for women and girls

Twenty years ago Hà Nội was awarded the UNESCO City for Peace prize. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, now is a good time to look at what a peaceful city means today, in particular for women and girls, and at the many initiatives under way to ensure safety, inclusion and access for all.  

Thousands parade to showcase áo dài beauty at festival

More than 3,000 women in áo dài (Vietnamese traditional dress) yesterday joined a parade along Nguyễn Huệ walking street in downtown HCM City, showcasing the beauty of the most elegant and graceful dress for Vietnamese women.

Twenty-six designers take part in Áo Dài Festival

Twenty-six famous áo dài (Vietnamese traditional long dress) designers will participate in the sixth annual  Áo Dài Festival in HCM City to be held from March 2-17.

HCM City’s longest bar serves the best of Western, Asian fare

The Long@Times Square in downtown HCM City is a classy, casual spot offering exquisitely prepared dishes and a gelato bar that you won’t be able to resist. Mỹ Duyên reports.

Countdown Party rings in new year on Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street

Thousands of people in HCM City are expected to participate in “Lights 2019”, the New Year Countdown party which will be organised on Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street from 8pm on December 31 until midnight.

Countdown Party rings in new year on Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street

Thousands of people in HCM City are expected to participate in “Lights 2019”, the New Year Countdown party which will be organised on Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street from 8pm on December 31 until midnight.

District 1 property market on the up

HCM City’s District 1 has been a magnet for property developers in recent years thanks to its constantly improving infrastructure.