[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.
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam's First 7-Eleven Store to Open in Saigon This June
Saigoneers, get ready for bouts of Slurpee-induced brain freezes.
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.
Giant Japanese Machine Begins Drilling Metro Tunnel Under District 1
A huge tunnel boring machine (TBM) will begin carving out a tunnel for the metro line under District 1 today.
Saigon's Street Signs Are Going Bilingual
In an effort to improve the city’s image in the eyes of tourists, Saigon officials recently unveiled a plan to make local street signs bilingual.
District 1 Sidewalk-Clearing Campaign Stalls as Leader Ordered to Stand Down
Saigon's sidewalk-clearing campaign has stalled, with the effort's leader claiming that he has been ordered to halt the drive.
Saigon to Get 800 More Green-Energy Buses by End of Year
Ho Chi Minh City aims to add 800 more green-energy buses to the streets this year, but officials are worried that the plan may fall through.
Saigon Mulls Constructing 4 'Smart' Parking Lots in the Future
Authorities are mulling over plans for "smart" garages in a bid to alleviate Saigon's congested parking problem.
Saigon to Build First-Ever Retention Basin in Cu Chi to Curb Flooding
Saigoneers are no strangers to flooding: the city is developing faster than its infrastructure can handle, so most efforts to combat this age-old issue have had limited effectiveness. Will a retention...
Saigon May Get Helicopter Ambulances in the Future
The skies above Saigon may receive an addition in the future: ambulance helicopters.
Saigon Attempts to Solve Airport Congestion With Another Proposed Elevated Highway
Saigon is considering yet another elevated highway to ease traffic gridlock between the city center and the airport.
[Photos] Saigon Is Going Green With These Smart Trashcans
If you’ve been hanging out on Nguyen Hue Boulevard recently, you probably noticed the presence of Saigon’s new “smart trashcans”.
Saigon's Metro Construction May Be Delayed Due to Financial Setbacks
Two of Saigon’s largest infrastructure projects – including the high-profile Metro Line 1 and an environmental facility – might be delayed in the near future due to insufficient funds.
Saigon Welcomes Dedicated 'Jewelry Street' in District 5
In another effort to enhance the city’s image, Saigon authorities have greenlit the establishment of a jewelry street in District 5.
Saigon to Launch Public Bike-Sharing Scheme
In an effort to encourage locals to use public transport, Saigon authorities announced a bike-sharing program last Friday.
Saigon Should Outlaw Motorbikes to Reduce Congestion, Accidents: Professor
An urban traffic expert has sparked heated debate by suggesting that Saigon get rid of its motorbikes.
Saigon Considers Draining Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal to Stop Mass Fish Kills
Saigon authorities are considering several solutions to save marine life in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
