Saigon Mulls Establishing Public Bicycle Project in District 1
Will Saigoneers switch to bicycles for their daily commute?
VNA Gifts Round-Trip Tickets to Japanese Tourist Swindled by Xích Lô Driver
Oki Toshiyuki, an 83-year-old Japanese tourist, was charged VND2.9 million for an approximately two-kilometer ride.
Saigon to Tighten Traffic Law Enforcement on Foreign Drivers From August
Instead of just giving warnings and admonition, police will start applying punishments for foreign traffic violators starting August 16.
Saigon to Remove Single-Use Plastic Items in Government Agencies
Saigon authorities are moving forward with measures to minimize plastic usage in government functions.
Saigon Prepares Public Ferry Route From Can Gio to Vung Tau
The route will help ease overcrowded roads connecting the city via its outlying island to the popular beach destination.
Go-Viet Ups Daily Bonus, but Makes It Harder to Get. Drivers Go on Strike.
Hundreds of Go-Viet drivers recently surrounded the company's offices in District 3 and 4 to protest recent changes to the ride-hailing company’s policy.
In New Proposal, Saigon Wants to Impose Fee on Cars Entering Downtown
The transport department's latest effort to alleviate pollution and encourage public transit usage comes with a US$10.8 million price tag.
Saigon's Urban Green Coverage Is Poor, but Little Is Done to Speed up Park Projects
Saigon currently has 540 million square meters of green space, but the number seems dismal when factoring in the city's population density.
HCMC Struggles With Teacher Shortage as New School Year Approaches
Schools in every district of Saigon have been searching for teachers and lecturers since June.
Saigon Earmarks $7m for Measures to Thwart Illegal Sand Mining
Illegal sand mining in the area is devastating ecosystems and ushering in a host of environmental problems.
Saigon Is Sinking Fast Due to Too Much Groundwater Extraction, Experts Say
In late March 2018, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee issued a plan to close groundwater wells in the city.
Saigon BMW Driver Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Jail for Fatal DUI Crash
In October last year, a driver careened into a crowd of motorcyclists stopping at the Hang Xanh Intersection, killing one and injuring eight others.
HCMC Signs Deal With South Korean Firm to Create Electric Bus Rapid Transit System
Can a bus rapid transit (BRT) system succeed in Saigon?
Doan Ngoc Hai Was Assigned a New Role. He Accepted, Then Resigned.
During his time as Vice Chairman of District 1’s People’s Committee, Doan Ngoc Hai attracted attention with any project he undertook, from catching stray dogs to chastising illegal anglers. Though Hai...
Delayed Site Clearance, Compensation Stall Saigon Flood-Prevention Projects
There are currently four clusters of flood-prevention projects underway in Saigon, all of which are still struggling to move forward with the process of land acquisition.
Nguyen Huu Linh to Face Trial for Sexually Harassing Young Girl in Elevator
Almost two months after the incident occurred, Saigon authorities have officially moved forward with the child sexual harassment case that has attracted significant public attention.
Disjointed Drainage, Trash-Filled Canals Make Tan Son Nhat Prone to Flooding
With great summer showers comes great flooding.
After Hanoi, Saigon Might Get Double-Decker Bus Tour
Following on the heels of a similar project in Hanoi, Saigon officials intend to pilot a trial open-top double-decker bus tour around Saigon’s downtown.
Saigon to Expand Smart Card Payment Trial to 8 More Bus Routes
On March 8, Ho Chi Minh City inaugurated a pilot program for smart bus cards.
Ride-Hailling Apps Draw Commuters Away From Saigon Buses, Report Says
Bus ridership has plummeted in Saigon, but are ride-share apps to blame?
