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Bui Vien Walking Street Opening Delayed Indefinitely

Government officials have announced that Bui Vien's "walking street" will not open this Saturday as originally planned.

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Saigon Begins Search for Suspected Mass Grave Near Tan Son Nhat Runways

Local experts have begun excavating a possible mass grave on the grounds of Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

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Saigon to Remove 258 Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Construction

A plethora of trees along District 1's Ton Duc Thang Street are set to be cut down or relocated to make way for the construction of a new bridge.

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[Photos] Painting Pigeons: The Story Behind the Notre-Dame Cathedral's Colorful Birds

As the city's iconic Notre-Dame Basilica prepares to undergo a major renovation, the pigeons that reside nearby are now donning feathers of vibrant shades to keep up with the times.

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Major Saigon Anti-Flooding Project in Trouble After World Bank Axes Funding

The future of a huge anti-flooding project in Saigon is in doubt after the World Bank ended funding for the work.

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Saigon Officials Approve Bridge Between Thu Thiem and District 7

Saigon’s Thu Thiem Peninsula is getting another bridge.

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Saigon Restaurant Manager in Hot Water for Charging Australian Tourist $30,000 for Meal

The manager of a restaurant in Saigon is under investigation after charging an Australian tourist over US$30,000 for a meal last August.

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Saigon Inaugurates Bridge Upgrades, Tan Son Nhat Overpasses Months Ahead of Schedule

While barricaded construction sites have become a common sight in Saigon, the city is making headway on several infrastructure improvements.

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[Video] Wrong-Way Driver in Saigon River Tunnel Crash May Be Criminally Charged

A driver who caused a major accident by driving through the Saigon River Tunnel in the wrong direction last week may face criminal charges.

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Saigon's First River Bus Route to Open This August

In an effort to ameliorate Saigon’s chronic congestion issues, city officials are debuting the metropolis’ first-ever river bus route soon.

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Late-Night Fire Destroys D4 Warehouse, Alarms Nearby Residents

Last night, a large fire claimed parts of District 4’s riverside warehouse complex, creating alarm among local residents, who feared the blaze would spread to their homes.

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Saigon to Face 4-Hour Water Supply Outage Tonight

Fill up your tanks - there may be a temporary disruption to the water supply in your hood tonight.

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Leader of Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign to Return to Saigon's Streets

Saigon's headline-grabbing sidewalk-clearing campaign is about to resume with Doan Ngoc Hai, the vice chairman of District 1, back in the driver's seat.

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Amid Golf Course Controversy, Tan Son Nhat Might Get 3rd Runway to Ease Overcrowding

Amid increased scrutiny of the golf course next to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered a feasibility study for the addition of a third runway at the facilit...

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[Video] New Helicopter Shuttle Service to Take Off in Saigon

Forget taxis; Saigoneers may soon be able to avoid congestion on the ground by flying into town from the airport.

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Saigon Considers Charging Businesses More for Sidewalk Usage

Saigon's transport department has unveiled a plan to increase fees on businesses which use city sidewalks for commercial purposes.

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Bui Vien to Become Pedestrian-Only Street on Weekend Nights From July

Saigon's Bui Vien Street will become a vehicle-free zone on weekend nights in the near future.

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Sections of New Overpasses Near Tan Son Nhat to Open This Month

Sections of two new overpasses near Tan Son Nhat International Airport are expected to open later this month.

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Vietnam's First 7-Eleven Store to Open in Saigon This June

Saigoneers, get ready for bouts of Slurpee-induced brain freezes.

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Saigon Bus Driver Disciplined for Driving on the Sidewalk

It's not just motorbikes - Saigon's public bus drivers are now hopping onto the wrong side of the curb during rush hour.