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Sôi động - háo hức cùng Lễ hội Việt - Nhật lần thứ 11 năm 2026 tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Lễ hội Việt – Nhật tại Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh là minh chứng sống động cho sự hợp tác hiệu quả, chân thành
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TP. HỒ CHÍ MINH TỔ CHỨC CHỢ HOA XUÂN “TRÊN BẾN DƯỚI THUYỀN” DỊP TẾT BÍNH NGỌ 2026
Ủy ban nhân dân TP.HCM đã ban hành kế hoạch tổ chức Chợ hoa xuân “Trên bến dưới thuyền” Tết Bính Ngọ
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CÙNG NHÌN LẠI “10 SỰ KIỆN VĂN HOÁ, THỂ THAO VÀ DU LỊCH TIÊU BIỂU NĂM 2025
Năm 2025 đánh dấu một chặng đường rực rỡ của ngành Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch Việt Nam với những thành tựu mang
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CULTURE, SPORTS, AND TOURISM IN 2025 AND THE 2021-2025 TERM: REFLECTING TO MOVE FURTHER FORWARD
2025 has concluded with resounding echoes and profound emotions. As the final year of a five-year term—a period that may seem brief compared to the
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Press Release No. 3: Opening of the 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2025
Ho Chi Minh City, December 05, 2025 - The Opening Ceremony and Press Conference for the 8th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon took place solemnly under the direction of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Department of Tourism, Department of Culture and Sports, and HCMC Athletics Federation; along with the strategic sponsorship of Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) and the organizing unit Sunrise Events Vietnam.
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Developing cultural and historical tourism in Ho Chi Minh City after the merger: Expanding heritage discovery journeys, exploring culture
Ho Chi Minh City has undergone over 320 years of historical ups and downs alongside the nation's development, gradually forging its unique identity and quickly asserting its value as a central metropolis—the leading economic, cultural-educational, scientific-technological, financial, commercial, and service hub of the country. On July 1, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City officially merges with Ba Ria - Vung Tau province and Binh Duong province, forming a regional-scale mega-city. This historic milestone…
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Press Release: The 8th Edition of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon – A Symbolic Race with “ Run for a Greater Vietnam”
Ho Chi Minh City, September 4, 2025 – After seven successful editions, the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will officially return for its 8th Edition, taking place from December 5–7, 2025, as part of the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival. Now firmly established as the city’s symbolic race, this year the event continues to spread the message “Run for a Greater Vietnam,” contributing to the vision of building a thriving and confident new Vietnam during a pivotal stage of…
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Press Release: Race kit revealed for The 8th Edition of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
Ho Chi Minh City, November 7, 2025 – The flagship running event of Ho Chi Minh City - The 8th Edition of the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon officially unveils its race kit, designed to reflect the City’s vision of becoming a world-class megacity.
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Press Release: Ho Chi Minh City continues to affirm its position as Asia's Leading Destination at THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2025
Ho Chi Minh City, October 14, 2025 – On the evening of October 13 in Hong Kong (China), Ho Chi Minh City was once again honored at the World Travel Awards (WTA) – reaffirming its position as one of Asia’s and the world’s leading destinations with four prestigious titles.
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Press Release: Ho Chi Minh City River Festival Wins 02 IBA 2025 Gold Awards - Proud of Vietnam's Position on the International Creative Map
The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 brought great pride to the City when it was simultaneously honored with 02 Gold Awards at the 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) in 2025. Specifically, the Festival received a Gold Award in the Art, Entertainment & Public - Festival category, and the Opening Art Program "The Legendary Train" also won a Gold Award in the Cultural Event category. This is a special milestone, making the Festival one of the few events in Vietnam to achieve dual…
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Press Release: Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center And Intrepid Vietnam Cooperate To Promote Sustainable Tourism Development
Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center (HTPC) is a public service unit under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, serving as a key entity in tourism promotion and marketing efforts. With the mandate to connect both domestic and international markets, HTPC actively implements destination marketing programs, develops tourism products, and fosters inter-regional, cross-sector, and international cooperation to elevate Ho Chi Minh City's position on the regional and global tourism map.
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Detailed Information on 113 Wards of Ho Chi Minh City
According to Resolution No. 1685/NQ-UBTVQH15 dated June 16, 2025, of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, after the administrative reorganization,
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