Summary of press information related to Ho Chi Minh City on August 20, 2025

The City Press Center synthesizes some notable information related to Ho Chi Minh City in newspapers published on August 20:

Photo exhibition "From the era of independence and national unification to the era of national growth"

The People's Army Newspaper reported that at Nguyen Hue walking street (Saigon ward), the Organizing Committee for the celebration of major holidays in Ho Chi Minh City held the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Leaders and delegates performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the exhibition.

With the main theme “From the era of independence and national unification to the era of national rise”, the exhibition is a meaningful political and cultural activity, contributing to reviewing the glorious revolutionary struggle tradition of the nation, while affirming the achievements, position and aspirations for continuous development of the city named after Uncle Ho in the new era. The exhibition is displayed at the following locations: Nguyen Hue Street, Dong Khoi Street (in front of the City Department of Culture and Sports and opposite Chi Lang Park).

Delegates visit the exhibition.

With more than 100 photos displayed on Nguyen Hue Street, the theme "From the era of independence and unification to the era of national rise" recreates the golden history of the nation through the August Revolution, the birth of the first worker-peasant state in Southeast Asia, and the journey of fighting for independence and national unification.

In the area in front of the Department of Culture and Sports , 70 photos with the theme "Ho Chi Minh City confidently moves towards a new era" reflect the dynamic and creative development journey of the city named after Uncle Ho; The space opposite Chi Lang Park offers a unique perspective through the theme "Colors of culture - tourism in Ho Chi Minh City".

Ho Chi Minh City speeds up the development of social housing

According to Lao Dong newspaper, the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUD) has officially started the HUD Thu Duc Social Housing Project in Residential Area No. 6, Hiep Binh Ward. This is one of the key projects to realize the Government 's policy of developing social housing, contributing to solving the urgent housing needs of low-income people and industrial park workers in the area.

The project consists of 3 blocks of 7-storey buildings, built on a 2-storey podium integrating public facilities, commercial facilities and modern parking lots. With a total floor area of nearly 30,000 m², the project provides 209 apartments with areas ranging from 51.5 m² to 69.5 m², providing accommodation for about 500 residents.

Groundbreaking ceremony of HUD's social housing project in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thai Bao

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh said that according to the assigned target, Ho Chi Minh City needs to complete 194,297 social housing units from now until 2030, of which 13,040 units will be completed in 2025. The HUD Thu Duc project is a concrete step in the roadmap to achieve this important goal.

Earlier in August, the Ho Chi Minh City Civil and Industrial Construction Investment Project Management Board started construction of a social housing project at 4 Phan Chu Trinh (Binh Thanh Ward). The project consists of 3 apartment blocks with a height of 20 floors, with a total of 864 apartments with an area of 40-76 m² (1-3 bedrooms). The project is expected to be completed in 2027, aiming to resettle people affected by the dredging project, environmental improvement, infrastructure construction of Xuyen Tam canal and other cases.

Wide alleys and open streets thanks to land donation movement

According to Phap Luat TP newspaper, in Tang Nhon Phu ward, the movement of donating land to open alleys is being responded to by the community, gradually turning the dream of a clear internal traffic network into reality. The meters of land that used to be gardens and banana trees have now given way to new spacious alleys.

Ms. Le Thi Bac, Deputy Head of the Party Building Committee of the Ward Party Committee (right cover) and Ms. Nguyen Thi Hop, Secretary of the Party Cell of Ward 67 (far left) with representatives of two households in the alley under construction. Photo: GIANG MINH

According to Secretary of the Party Committee of Tang Nhon Phu Ward - Nguyen Bach Hoang Phung, the project to open the alley of inter-neighborhood 66-67-68 is one of the key projects implemented by the People and Party Cell of Ward 67, welcoming the 1st Ward Party Congress, term 2025 - 2030. At the same time, the ward also inaugurated the project to upgrade Road No. 179, Ward 18; started the upgrade of Road No. 2 (Ward 56-57-58-66-67); inaugurated the AI Camera Center to monitor security, order, traffic safety... creating a new look for urban infrastructure.

In total, people donated thousands of square meters of land, worth nearly 50 billion VND, to upgrade and renovate 58 roads and alleys.

Secretary Nguyen Bach Hoang Phung affirmed: “Donating land to open roads and alleys must go hand in hand with planning management, infrastructure development, and the political tasks of the city and locality. We will continue to mobilize the strength of the entire people, and make planning transparent so that people can clearly see the long-term benefits of working together.”

Ho Chi Minh City is about to launch a major tourism stimulus campaign.

According to Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has organized a conference to deploy a tourism stimulus plan for 2025. A series of stimulus solutions for cultural, culinary, resort and experience destinations have been proposed to aim at welcoming 10 million international visitors.

Polish tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: LAM GIANG

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, the entire industry is focusing on promoting the visa exemption policy in key international markets. Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Director of the Department, said that this policy and a series of stimulus programs lasting until the end of the year will contribute to attracting and retaining international visitors, while affirming the position of Ho Chi Minh City as a friendly, dynamic and creative megacity.

A highlight in the series of stimulus activities from now until the end of the year is the cooperation between the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Traveloka Vietnam. Accordingly, this platform will deploy a destination promotion campaign on digital channels, and at the same time launch a preferential package of more than 4 billion VND in e-vouchers for tourists booking air tickets and hotel rooms in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the same time, the city also focuses on promoting its unique culinary values. The Department of Tourism has just signed a cooperation agreement with Foody, the operator of Shopee Food, to launch the "culinary passport" program, a smart interactive tool that helps visitors easily "check-in" on the city's diverse culinary journey.

This morning, first graders in Ho Chi Minh City returned to school: A special school year begins.

Thanh Nien Newspaper reported that this morning (August 20), first graders in Ho Chi Minh City returned to school for the new school year 2025-2026. They took their first steps into elementary school with great excitement.

Since early this morning, Thuan Kieu Primary School, Dong Hung Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has been bustling to welcome first graders back to school for the 2025-2026 school year, including first graders and students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5. Teachers and school staff were present very early to welcome parents bringing their children to school.

Tran Khanh Du Primary School, Tan Dinh Ward, is radiant on the first day of school. Photo: THUY HANG

On the first day of school, first graders will participate in activities from 7:30 to 10:30. After today, the time for first graders to get acquainted with the learning environment will last until August 29, 2025 (in the mornings).

At Tran Hung Dao Primary School, Cau Ong Lanh Ward; Nguyen Binh Khiem Primary School, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City... this morning, first graders will also return to school with first grade student festival events, welcoming them to their new school. The joyful atmosphere is conveyed throughout the school opening ceremony, so that first graders can feel a positive, friendly learning environment, and every day at school is a happy day.

3,000 disadvantaged children received gifts for the new school year

On August 19, the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association, the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Tourism Club coordinated with other units to organize the program "Wings of Love - Wings of Dreams, Steady Steps to School" with many activities and meaningful gifts to 3,000 children who are orphans, disabled children, children in difficult circumstances, and disadvantaged children in Ho Chi Minh City. News on Tien Phong newspaper.

Participating in the program, children can visit and experience a variety of activities at Dam Sen Cultural Park, from modern games, exploring the aquarium, dinosaur area, to enjoying special performances and participating in folk games associated with childhood. Children can also interact, participate in collective games to increase cohesion, practice team spirit and create many memorable childhood memories.

Many meaningful gifts were given to the children in the program. Photo: Organizing Committee

In addition, the children also received thousands of gifts including backpacks, books, school supplies, candy and milk to accompany them in the new school year. The total cost of the program is about 1.8 billion VND.

Mr. Dang Hong Anh - Chairman of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association said that the program was organized with the desire to share and send love to the children and arouse their determination, add motivation, help them to be confident and confident to enter the new school year. At the same time, through the program, it contributes to connecting the spirit of patriotism, responsibility and aspiration to contribute of the young Vietnamese business community.

Unstable weather, adults and children with respiratory diseases increase

According to the Women's Newspaper, in recent days, the erratic weather and sudden changes in humidity have caused a significant increase in the number of respiratory diseases in both adults and children. Doctors warn that this situation can last for a long time and can easily lead to dangerous complications if people are subjective in taking care of their health.

Doctor of Respiratory Department 1, Children's Hospital 2 (HCMC) examines a child.

At the Respiratory Department 1, Children's Hospital 2, each day, about 170 to more than 200 children with respiratory diseases such as acute bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, etc. are treated. Of these, about 10 to 15% of children become seriously ill and require respiratory support. It is worth mentioning that most parents whose children are hospitalized are still very subjective about the disease.

According to specialist 2 Nguyen Hoang Phong - Head of Respiratory Department 1, Children's Hospital 2 - children's respiratory systems are still very weak, Ho Chi Minh City currently has alternating rainy and sunny weather, causing sudden differences in outdoor temperatures, strongly stimulating the child's respiratory system, making the child susceptible to infection.

Dr. Giang Minh Nhat - Deputy Head of the Cardiovascular Resuscitation Department, Gia Dinh People's Hospital also said that recently, the number of elderly people hospitalized for pneumonia and lower respiratory tract infections has tended to increase slightly, especially those with underlying diseases or weakened immune systems.

Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/tong-hop-thong-tin-bao-chi-lien-quan-den-tp-ho-chi-minh-ngay-20-8-2025-1019389.html