#Saigon

Ho Chi Minh City (known as Saigon until 1976, after Vietnam’s reunification) has long had a reputation for being cosmopolitan.

Several roads in Saigon’s District 1 will be closed off or restricted this weekend for an international marathon, the Department of Transport said.

Good news for those who are planning a trip to Vietnam as the country’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, just cracked into the top 10 cheapest cities in Southeast Asia for this year.

Some 400 delegates from 20 countries and territories will attend the 21st Annual Conference of the Asian Science Park Association (ASPA) scheduled for October 19-21 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Authorities in HCM City have instructed ride-hailing firms Uber and Grab to delay any plans they have of expanding their fleets in the southern metropolis.

The whirlwind formally known as Saigon is a hot, noisy, dynamic city that rarely sleeps, with a complex history and plenty of culture to soak up. Here are 10 ways to make the most of a visit, according to The Independent:

The southern metropolis is diversifying its tourism products. See if it has something that you may find interesting.

PSNews - The Public Security Newspaper would like to introduce readers several photos, depicting the Liberation Army entering Saigon at noon, April 30, 1975.

Ho Chi Minh City will seek the central government’s approval to build a US$250 million underground metro line which will link Ton San Nhat International Airport to the city’s planned metro system.

The city government lends a hand to young firms, by playing the role of an active venture capitalist.