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As city authorities prepare to retire duplicate cadastral images from the digitised property database, the choices made in the next six months will determine whether the reform speeds up real estate transactions or stalls them.
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Restructuring into six urban zones and projects including The Global City and Thu Thiem move forward with scheduled starts and housing targets.
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Local reviewers note specific venues and streets offering views, snacks and evening options across several districts.
Technology
As hybrid work becomes the norm, local talent needs to understand how coworking spaces, tax implications, and skills gaps are reshaping the employment landscape.
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With FDI returning and real estate cooling, Ho Chi Minh City must decide on policies that will shape growth and livability in coming years.
Politics
Three local referendums on July 25 will determine whether Ho Chi Minh City households pay more for public transit expansion and property ownership, with the city government estimating combined annual costs of up to 180,000 VND per median household.
wellness
Studies link evening device exposure to measurable delays in sleep onset among urban residents.
wellness
A casual gathering of programmers and tech enthusiasts hits S'gon this week, offering a chance to network and explore computational challenges in the city's growing tech scene.
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From Bình Thạnh market morning hauls to District 1 herb stalls, July's wet-season harvest is delivering some of the year's most nutritious ingredients, and cooks know exactly what to do with them.
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Discover what to do in Ho Chi Minh City: street markets, rooftop bars, pho stalls, and cultural events. Your guide to Saigon's best experiences.
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The 2040 master plan's division into six zones alongside projects such as Thu Thiem and new social housing are changing access to homes, transport and open space for people living in central wards and Thu Duc.
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Tenants across Ho Chi Minh City face growing pressure as monthly rents climb against stagnant wages in several core districts.
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Accelerating work on the crossing across the Saigon River is drawing attention from residents who use the waterway and surrounding districts for daily movement and leisure.
property
Tight supply in key districts pushes rents higher while buyers weigh purchase options against ongoing urban expansion.
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With vacancy rates tightening across District 2 and District 7, renters facing renewal negotiations have fewer options than they did two years ago, but they're not out of moves.
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Authorities combine proposed public work requirements for offenders with canal upgrades and transport support, setting the city apart from purely punitive models used elsewhere.
wellness
Daily movement helps ease anxiety for many residents navigating the demands of city life.
Politics
The new ordinance introduces designated zones and stricter licensing for street vendors, a move that will reshape the daily operations of thousands of small businesses and change the pedestrian experience in central districts.
Politics
The domestic terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City may undergo a complete rebuild before flight changes linked to Long Thanh airport.
wellness
Ho Chi Minh City's best running is found along the 7 kilometre Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe canal path and the quiet, planned streets of Phu My Hung, with the real course of the Gold Label Techcombank HCMC International Marathon running past Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Independence Palace.
lifestyle
Community members and language enthusiasts are invited to gather at a popular Truong Dinh venue this Sunday for a cultural and linguistic exchange.
Politics
Three pieces of legislation working through the National Assembly could reshape employment programs, public transport capacity and education budgets for the city's 8.2 million residents over the next two years.
property
Land prices along the Soai Rap River estuary have surged as infrastructure links close the gap between HCMC's mangrove coast and its urban core.
wellness
Ho Chi Minh City residents dealing with daily pressures need clear guidance on choosing the right mental health professional.
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Navigating stress in the urban environment requires knowing where to turn for professional, accessible mental health care across Ho Chi Minh City.
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