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Hue ancient city – Land of UNESCO heritages

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is now the only locality in Vietnam, and also Southeast Asia, to boast six UNESCO World Heritages. These include the Imperial City of Hue, the Hue Court Music, the Woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty, the Official Records of the Nguyen Dynasty, the royal literature on Hue royal architecture, and the castings on the Nine Dynastic Urns in the Hue Imperial Palace.

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HCM City announces fares for its Metro Line 1
According to the committee, single-trip tickets for Metro Line 1 are priced between VNĐ7,000 and VNĐ20,000 for cash payments, depending on the distance travelled.
HCM City announces official fares for its Metro Line 1
According to the committee, single-trip tickets for Metro Line 1 are priced between VNĐ7,000 and VNĐ20,000 for cash payments, depending on the distance travelled.

HCM City approves new regulations for agricultural infrastructure
The HCM City People's Committee has recently issued a decision on the use of agricultural land for constructing facilities serving agricultural production in the city.
Creative City promotes socio-economic development, says expert
The design festival became one of Hà Nội's commitments after joining UNESCO's Creative Cities Network in 2019.
Long An seeks to boost stronger trade links with German city
A delegation from Vietnam's Mekong Delta province of Long An and German enterprises examined ways to boost trade and investment at a roundtable in the city of Cologne on November 18.
Fourth "For a Green Hà Nội" cycling event held in capital city
The cycling programme is expected to raise awareness among people living and working in Hà Nội about preserving a green living environment, constantly taking actions to protect the environment, and reducing air pollution

HCM City welcome ASEAN-Japanese Youth Programme delegation
SSEAYP is a collaborative initiative between the governments of the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan, aimed at fostering friendship and exchanges among youth from ASEAN and Japan.
CNTraveller lists Ho Chi Minh City among world’s 25 best places to go in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous city in Vietnam, features on the list of the 25 best places to go in the world in 2025, as compiled by travel magazine CNTraveller of the United States.
RoK promotes MICE and medical tourism in Ho Chi Minh City
Incheon city of the Republic of Korea (RoK) expects to work alongside partners in Ho Chi Minh City to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism and medical tourism in Vietnam through a series of events.
HCM City launches new waterway tourism products
HCM City tourism authorities have collaborated with travel companies to develop a number of new tours and routes to enhance visitors’ experiences and diversify tourism products.
Spanish model detained in HCM City on drug-related charges
Vietnamese police in HCM City have arrested a Spanish model and actress, who has been living in Việt Nam for years, for drug-related activities.
HCM City ranks third in Southeast Asia for startup ecosystem value: report
Ho Chi Minh City ranks third in Southeast Asia in terms of startup ecosystem value, with an economic impact of US$5.22 billion, according to Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report, released at the Saigon Summit recently held in the city.
Italian soloists to perform at City Opera House
Soloists from the Young Musicians European Orchestra (YMEO), the Orchestra Senzaspine and Orchestra Giovanile Scarlatti of Italy will perform compositions by great Italian composers at the HCM City Opera House on November 17.
HCM City seeks to involve residents in key projects to expedite land handovers
HCM City authorities are seeking to engage with residents affected by key traffic projects, including the Ring Road 3 project, to expedite land handovers and site clearance.
Japan's Kanagawa prefecture eyes deeper economic ties with HCM City
Ample room remains for cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture, especially in sectors like logistics, health care, education, and industry, heard a seminar in the southern metropolis on November 13.
Vietnam Foodexpo 2024 opens in HCM City
Vietnam Foodexpo 2024 opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on November 13.
Conference hails HCM City as potential international transshipment hub
Ho Chi Minh City has huge potential due to its strategic location to develop transhipment ports for oversized and heavy cargo from around the world, a conference has heard in HCM City.
HCM City aspires to become healthcare hub in ASEAN by 2030
HCM City plans to establish itself into a healthcare hub within the ASEAN region by 2030, with a focus on enhancing medical services and improving health.
HCM City to support public officials amid high workloads
The HCM City administration has approved a project to create a more efficient civil service by 2030 to better serve the public while promoting its growth.
Bến Thành - Suối Tiên metro line operates at 100% capacity in trial run
To date, the entire Bến Thành - Suối Tiên Metro project has reached 99 per cent completion, with the remaining one per cent mainly consisting of final inspections and procedures before it enters full operation.
Switzerland pledges assistance to Ho Chi Minh City in sustainable development
Vo Van Hoan, vice chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, received a delegation of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the World Bank (WB) on November 11, seeking ways to promote Ho Chi Minh City's sustainable development based on green growth.

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