[Photos] Saigon Rushes to Finish First River Bus Route for August Launch
Saigon’s first river bus route is slowly taking shape as municipal officials aim to launch the service this month.
[Video] This 'Super Pump' Is Supposed to Help Nguyen Huu Canh's Flooding Woes
To tackle chronic flooding issues on one of Saigon's busiest streets, municipal authorities are installing a “super pump” in the hope of helping Nguyen Huu Canh's sewer system remove rainwater faster ...
Saigon Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Costs Too Much for Modest Gains
According to recent reports by Saigon authorities, the city's sidewalk reclamation campaign was mostly ineffective in generating income for the city.
[Photos] Saigon Streets Underwater After Massive Downpour
It looks like Saigon’s rainy season has officially arrived in town, and it made quite an entrance last night with two hours’ worth of torrential rain that left many thoroughfares paralyzed.
Saigon to Turn Largest Cemetery Into Park, Residential Area
In an effort to tackle Saigon’s overpopulation, municipal authorities recently approved a plan to convert the city’s largest cemetery into a residential area.
Saigon Demolishes Co Giang Apartment Complex to Make Room for 30-Story Building
Residents of an apartment complex in District 1 were forced to leave their homes last Wednesday when the building was demolished to make room for another project.
Saigon Districts Struggle to Pay for Garbage Collection, Transport Services
Several sanitation companies in Saigon are struggling to pay their workers due to an absence of funds.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
Saigon Officials Approve Bridge Between Thu Thiem and District 7
Saigon’s Thu Thiem Peninsula is getting another bridge.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
