Ho Chi Minh City news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
In Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Flooding disrupts transport; city goes digital to cut red tape. Also: Ho Chi Minh City commuters are wading through floodwater as tidal levels exceed the highest alert threshold, disrupting transport; Ho Chi Minh City has connected birth certificate data from hospitals to a single system, reducing paperwork for citizens. Weather: Partly cloudy with scattered rain, 25-33°C and light winds.
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- Ho Chi Minh City commuters are wading through floodwater as tidal levels exceed the highest alert threshold, disrupting transport.VnExpress International ·
News & local government
- Ho Chi Minh City has connected birth certificate data from hospitals to a single system, reducing paperwork for citizens.Vietnam.vn ·
- Ho Chi Minh City launched three digital transformation models to streamline citizen services and reduce bureaucratic burden.Vietnam.vn ·
- Ho Chi Minh City is seeking UK support and expertise for developing a proposed 532 km metro network.Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam ·
- Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up water storage capacity as El Niño raises concerns about potential shortages in 2027.Tuoi Tre News | The News Gateway to Vietnam ·
- Ho Chi Minh City is turning to artificial intelligence and institutional reform to sustain economic growth.Báo VietNamNet ·
- Ho Chi Minh City has proposed the establishment of 29 new wards to improve administrative organisation.Vietnam.vn ·
- Ho Chi Minh City is proposing a new hiring mechanism for heads of public service units and state-owned enterprises.Vietnam.vn ·
- TikTok has urged Ho Chi Minh City officials to update its digital identity information following recent boundary changes.Báo VietNamNet ·
Business & new openings
- Ho Chi Minh City announced the first 10 official members of its Vietnam International Financial Centre, aimed at attracting $2.7 billion in investment.Vietnam Investment Review - VIR ·
- UL Solutions is expanding its product testing facility in Ho Chi Minh City, signalling growing demand for quality assurance services.StreetInsider ·
- Ho Chi Minh City attracted 13.5 billion USD in foreign direct investment, reflecting strong business confidence.VOVWORLD ·
Housing & real estate
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