Most expats in Ho Chi Minh City held parties at their homes or met friends at bars or restaurants in the city downtown for celebrations.
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Vietnam pledges to closely monitor HMPV outbreak in China
Last weekend, the Chinese foreign ministry said the surge in respiratory infections is a seasonal trend
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Vietnamese university students design nursing robot tailored for local needs
A group of five students from the Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, have developed a nursing robot named Florence, which integrates AIoT and autonomous navigation.
3 weeks agoNude women found offering erotic massage at Ho Chi Minh City parlors
These massage parlors in Ho Chi Minh City offer “happy ending” services for $13-65 per guest
5 years agoHo Chi Minh City man turns sugar glider hobby into thriving business
Initially, Tran Quoc Dinh Hung purchased a sugar glider from Thailand to keep as a pet. After discovering that it could breed, he decided to turn his newfound passion into a business, selling sugar gliders to other enthusiasts in Vietnam.
3 weeks agoVietnam’s biggest sunflower festival to be held in Nghe An
The largest sunflower festival in Vietnam is slated to be held from December 25, 2016 to January 5, 2017 in the north-central province of Nghe An
8 years agoVietnamese man builds UFO-shaped watercraft that reaches 50km per hour
Tran Long Ho, a 37-year-old resident in Kien Giang Province, southern Vietnam, successfully built a flying saucer powered by a jet ski engine that can reach a speed of up to 50km per hour.
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Harsh penalties on traffic violations aimed at boosting civilized lifestyle in Vietnam
Under the new decree, traffic offenders have to pay more for each infraction
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Harsh penalties on traffic violations aimed at boosting civilized lifestyle in Vietnam
Under the new decree, traffic offenders have to pay more for each infraction
Vietnam central bank to keep flexible monetary policy, monitor Trump policies
Vietnam’s manufacturing-led economy expanded 7.09% last year to $476.3 billion, outpacing the 5.05% growth of 2023
The nomadic mini-city behind the Dakar Rally
It's a whole self-contained little world far from the cities which has to be transported throughout the 12 stages.
Hoi An wants to offer free entry into ancient town to more visitor groups
The city has proposed that both local and international tourists attending cultural exchange events in Hoi An should benefit from the free entry policy
SEA Games duathlon gold medalist embraces adidas’ new products
Since its introduction in 2020, adidas’ Adizero Adios Pro range has consistently dominated the podiums
Thai player’s controversial goal against Vietnam leads fan vote for Best Goal of ASEAN Championship
Vietnamese fans have been actively campaigning for votes in favor of the Thai attacking midfielder’s goal in a seemingly mocking fashion
Ho Chi Minh City targets double-digit growth this year
The city remains the leading economic locomotive of Vietnam
Guidance on Lunar New Year break issued for students in Ho Chi Minh City
The Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet, is the biggest festival of the year for Vietnamese
Vietnam sets new record for exports in 2024, runs trade surplus for 9 straight years
The country's import-export turnover hit an all-time high of US$786.3 billion
Da Nang to display fireworks at 3 venues to ring in Lunar New Year
The city did not set off fireworks for the New Year celebration