The chairman of the HCM City People's Committee has approved plans to organise the countdown event on Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Sai Gon Ward.
Under the city's decision, preparations and installation work will begin at midnight on December 24. Equipment and temporary structures must be removed, and the site restored, between January 1 and 3.
The Department of Culture and Sports will coordinate with relevant agencies to guide and support the organisers, oversee preparations and activities, and report any problems to the municipal People's Committee.
The city has instructed organisers to prepare comprehensive plans covering public security, traffic safety, cybersecurity, fire prevention, medical services, electrical safety, sanitation and environmental protection before, during and after the event.
These plans must include emergency warnings and evacuation routes, measures to minimise damage to public spaces, and arrangements for promptly repairing any damage.
Organisers must also comply with the approved timetable for using and restoring the site, with event areas arranged according to layouts and designs approved by the Department of Culture and Sports.
Advertising, promotional displays, drone performances, if any, and artistic programmes must comply with the relevant permits.
The organising company will be responsible for incidents involving content, technical systems, fire safety and electrical safety during installation and operation.
The annual countdown is a major cultural and entertainment event in HCM City, attracting large numbers of residents and tourists during the New Year holiday.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street has hosted the celebrations for many years, featuring live performances and a countdown to midnight on New Year's Eve.