Saigon Tourism Department Punished for Plan to Charge Tourists Daily Fee
Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism is in hot water thanks to a new proposal that was quickly rejected by the municipal government.
Saigon Begins Removing Trees Along Ton Duc Thang for Bridge Construction
Saigon recently started cutting down or relocating 258 trees on Ton Duc Thang Street to prepare for construction of a new bridge connecting District 1 and District 2.
Binh Chanh Major Ammonia Leak Sees 4 Hospitalized, 1,300 Evacuated, Numerous Pets Killed
Earlier this week, a serious gas leak in Binh Chanh District wreaked havoc on the local community, causing an evacuation of some 1,300 people.
Saigon to Undertake $8.8m Project to Dredge City 'Black Canals'
In an effort to improve the city’s drainage system, Saigon authorities recently greenlit a project to revamp the canals in various peripheral districts.
Vinasun Drivers in Saigon Protest Uber, Grab With Inflammatory Bumper Stickers
Some drivers for local cab company Vinasun are protesting the presence of ride-hailing apps in the market with derogatory bumper stickers.
Origin of Saigon’s Eggs and Poultry Now Traceable by App
Saigon shoppers can now access the origin information of eggs and poultry at local supermarkets by scanning a QR code printed on its packaging.
Saigon Launches 2nd Official Street Food Venue in D1
Saigon’s second street food zone was opened recently near the Reunification Palace on Monday, following the success of the first licensed zone on Nguyen Van Chiem Street.
Saigon Seeks to Release Motorbike Emission Standards by 2018 to Reduce Exhaust
In an effort to curtail the city’s air pollution, Saigon officials are coming up with a set of emission standards to limit motorbike exhaust.
Saigon Officials Fine Uber VND5bn for Tax Payment Delays
Once again, ride-hailing company Uber has gotten into trouble with local authorities over delays in tax payment.
An Dong Vendors Go on Strike Over Delayed Market Upgrade, Mismanagement
Scores of vendors in District 5’s An Dong Market convened yesterday morning in front of the commercial hub to protest the management board’s various instances of malpractice.
[Photos] Trial Tan Binh District Traffic Pattern Results in Major Congestion
A new traffic configuration tested at a flyover in Saigon's Tan Binh District on Monday failed miserably, with congestion becoming even worse than before.
New Regulation Causes Confusion Among Saigon Dog Owners
Saigon’s dog owners are treading carefully this weekend, as there is confusion surrounding a new regulation targeting off-leash pets.
[Photos] Last Night's Torrential Rain Paralyzes Saigon Streets
Nothing says “good morning” like having to wade through knee-deep flooding and battle severe traffic congestion on your way to work.
Saigon Suspends Bus Rapid Transit Plan Over High Costs, Low Ridership Estimates
After years of planning, Saigon’s BRT system was recently scrapped by the municipal administration.
Fast-Fashion Furor at H&M Saigon Launch Sees 10,000 People Show up
Brace yourselves: Saigon’s fast-fashion fans are here.
Vietnam PM Supports Plan to Give Saigon More Policy Autonomy
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a proposal which would give Saigon more leeway to set policies separate from the central government, though details of the plan remain vague.
New Made-in-Vietnam Vessel to Begin Downtown-Can Gio Service Next Month
A boat built in Hai Phong province will begin a river bus service between Saigon and Can Gio in the near future.
Saigon Mulls Plan to Outlaw High-Rise Construction Along Congested Roads
In a bid to prevent worsening traffic congestion, Saigon officials have been asked to prohibit the construction of high-rise buildings on heavily used streets.
[Photos] Bui Vien Walking Street Makes Its Debut
Yesterday evening, crowds gathered along District 1’s Bui Vien Street for the grand opening of Saigon’s second pedestrian-only zone.
[Photos] Saigon Finally Has River Buses, But They're Not Taking Passengers Yet
Saigon’s river buses are finally here, but it may be a couple of months until city dwellers can actually traverse local rivers by boat.
