PM Le Minh Hung stressed that achieving double-digit growth will require innovative thinking, greater initiative and creativity, turning border advantages and local strengths into development resources while acting decisively to meet growth targets.

A ceremony was organised by the French Consulate General in the city on July 14 to celebrate France's National Day (July 14).

According to the Department of Foreign Market Development, as international corporations accelerate efforts to diversify their supply chains, Vietnam is emerging as a key manufacturing and sourcing hub in the region.

Beginning in 2025, universities in Ho Chi Minh City will begin enrolling and training internationally qualified professionals in eight priority disciplines under a program commissioned by the city.

Vietnam's youth boxing team concluded its campaign at the Asian Boxing U19 and U23 Championships 2026 in Indonesia with five bronze medals.