HCM City, Sept. 29 -- The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 has brought pride to the southern metropolis after being honoured with two Gold Awards at the 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) 2025.

According to the municipal Department of Tourism, the festival was presented with a Gold Award in the "Art, Entertainment & Public - Festival" category, while its opening spectacle "The Legendary Ship" won a Gold Award in the "Cultural Event" category. This dual recognition marks a milestone, making the festival one of the few events in Vietnam to achieve such international recognition.

The IBA 2025 awarding ceremony will take place on October 10 in Portugal. Known as one of the world's most prestigious business awards, the IBAs are par...