HCMC will install automatic fines cameras for vehicles that do not meet emission standards in the center
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction said that it is implementing phase 2 of the vehicle emission control project, focusing on studying the zoning of emission control in the central area, Can Gio and Con Dao.
The project is expected to complete the dossier to submit to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council in the first quarter of 2026.
According to the draft, from 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will establish a low emission zone (LEZ) in the central area to limit the circulation of gasoline vehicles that do not meet emission standards. See more...

Medical examination and treatment at Tu Du Hospital, Facility 2 increased
On December 2, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health informed that after 3 weeks of trial operation and completion of infrastructure, Tu Du Hospital, Facility 2 in Can Gio, has recorded clear initial results. The number of medical examinations and treatments increased by 2-3 times compared to before, while the number of emergency referrals decreased significantly.
In particular, the first emergency endoscopic surgery on November 21, the daily birth on December 1 and the cesarean section of a 3.2 kg boy were both performed safely at Tu Du Hospital, facility 2. This marks a new step forward in on-site treatment for Can Gio people. See more...
Ho Chi Minh City Police prosecute the case of "wrongly building" nearly 50 houses on other people's land
On December 2, a source from the reporter said that the Investigation Police Agency of Ho Chi Minh City Police had issued a decision to prosecute the criminal case of "Fraudulent appropriation of property" to investigate and clarify the actions of Le Van Hoang and his accomplices.
This is a case related to the construction of nearly 50 houses on other people's land, occurring in Tan Khanh ward (formerly in Khanh Long quarter, Tan Phuoc Khanh ward, Tan Uyen city, Binh Duong province).

The Investigation Police Agency of Ho Chi Minh City Police has issued a notice to resolve the source of information about the crime to the People's Court of Region 17 and Mr. Truong Minh Ky. See more...
Some sections of National Highway 13 in the North of Ho Chi Minh City have been expanded to 8 lanes
On December 2, units are urgently constructing many items on the project to upgrade and expand National Highway 13, from Vinh Phu Bridge to Le Hong Phong Street in the former Binh Duong area.
According to records, the section of about 9km from Ong Bo bridge intersection to Le Hong Phong street is under urgent construction at many locations. This section has almost enough land. Currently, there are only a few locations where the electric poles have not been relocated.
In sections with available land, units are taking advantage of the construction. The section through VSIP Industrial Park, Viet Huong Industrial Park in Thuan Giao Ward, has been paved with asphalt with 8 lanes. See more...
Coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City caught fire, customers fled
The fire broke out at around 8:45 a.m. on December 2, at a coffee shop on Road No. 3, Vinh Loc Residential Area, Binh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. This is the time when the restaurant is operating and has quite a lot of customers.
According to records at the scene, the fire suddenly broke out at the restaurant's mixing stall, then quickly spread to neighboring areas. Discovering the incident, dozens of customers and staff present at the restaurant ran outside to escape, avoiding the rising fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties. See more...