Ho Chi Minh City strictly prohibits using public funds to give Tet gifts to leaders
The above direction was clearly stated by the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee when thoroughly grasping the implementation of Directive 55-CT/TW of the Secretariat on organizing the 2026 Binh Ngo Tet.
Accordingly, Party committees, Party organizations, authorities, Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations in the city must organize Tet safely, healthily, economically, avoiding formality, wastefulness and negativity.
Cultural activities, festivals, New Year's gatherings and traditional day celebrations must be organized in a compact, practical, and civilized manner; not ostentatious, not using state budget, vehicles and public assets against regulations for entertainment and festival activities. See more...
Ho Chi Minh City promotes tourism product development, increasing competitiveness
Ho Chi Minh City tourism's comprehensive breakthrough - raising international standards is one of the 12 outstanding milestones in 2025 just announced by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.
City tourism breaks through comprehensively with the "event-in-event" model, forming the International Economic - Tourism Week. At the same time, Ho Chi Minh City continuously receives international awards, affirming its position as an event center, a dynamic destination of Asia.
From the positive signs of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City's tourism industry enters 2026 with the expectation of continuing to maintain growth momentum, aiming to increase both visitor volume and revenue. At the same time, improving product quality and tourism experience. See more...
Strengthening digital transformation in commune trade union activities
On January 11, the Trade Union of Chau Pha commune said that in 2025, the unit had many important milestones in the workers' movement and trade union activities in the managed area.
In the context of the newly established commune-level trade union model, assigned to manage 30 grassroots trade unions, with more than 4,700 union members, Chau Pha Commune Trade Union has made efforts to overcome difficulties, proactively innovate, and gradually affirm its role as a reliable fulcrum for union members and workers.
Hundreds of Mid-Autumn Festival gifts, scholarships, support for female workers in difficult circumstances, the "Trade Union Meal" program... with a total budget of hundreds of millions of VND have been implemented promptly and for the right people. Not only bringing material support but also spreading the warmth and sharing of the Trade Union organization. See more...
Risk of ovarian loss due to rare hernia in 11-month-old baby girl
An 11-month-old baby girl (resident of Dong Nai) was taken to Children's Hospital 2 in a state of a large blister, tightening pain in the left ankle area, accompanied by a lot of crying. The family said that the blister appeared when the baby was 2-3 months old but did not go for examination because they thought it was not dangerous.
Through examination and ultrasound, the doctor determined that the baby had a left Nuck tube hernia, complications of ovarian blockage, causing reduced blood supply and risk of injury. The team performed emergency surgery to release blockage and preserve the ovaries. After surgery, the baby recovered well, and ovarian function returned to normal after a week. See more...
Large fire in Binh Trung market area, Ho Chi Minh City
According to initial information, at about 7:30 am on the same day, people living behind Binh Trung market (old District 2 area) suddenly discovered black smoke billowing from a house in an alley.
In just a few minutes, the fire quickly caught fire to flammable items and flared up fiercely. People present at the scene immediately shouted for help, mobilized handheld fire extinguishers and pulled out domestic water to put out the fire. However, due to the fire developing too quickly and emitting large amounts of heat, initial firefighting efforts were unsuccessful. See more...
