Saigon May Impose Toll on Car Drivers in Downtown Area
In yet another move to alleviate traffic congestion, city officials are considering a new road toll for car drivers in the downtown area.
7 Saigon Streets Could Become One-Way in 2017
In an effort to remedy Saigon’s current traffic pandemonium, local authorities are considering turning several of the city’s major streets into one-way thoroughfares.
Saigon Officials Blame Skyscrapers for Traffic Congestion
As traffic congestion in downtown Saigon continues to grow, the city’s legislators are putting the onus on high-rise buildings.
Saigon Firm Imports Real Christmas Trees From USA
Over the weekend, the holiday spirit officially arrived in Saigon along with a shipment of over 200 real Christmas trees from Oregon.
Tropical Depression to Bring More Rain, Strong Winds to Southern Vietnam
If you woke up this morning and thought: “Why is it still raining?”, we’ve got some bad news.
Saigon's 'Banner Jungle' Poses Severe Fire Hazard
Vietnam’s metropolises are notorious for many things: frequent flooding, a convoluted system of electrical wires and severe road congestion, for starters. However, in recent years, the rapid grow...
Poor Urban Zoning, Traffic the Main Causes of Saigon's Noise Pollution: Research
Although most Saigoneers have accepted excessive noise as an unavoidable part of life in Saigon, the consequences of the city’s noise pollution are having a serious impact on the health of local resid...
City Approves Project to Build Underground Parking Lot Beneath Saigon Zoo
In an effort to tackle some of the city’s parking woes, municipal officials have agreed to build an underground parking lot beneath the Saigon Zoo.
Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms
In a sign of just how cut-throat competition in the xe ôm industry has become, several dozen GrabBike drivers in Saigon have reported being attacked by their conventional counterparts in recent months...
Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme
After a successful trial run, Saigon will expand its bus advertising program to include all 136 routes around the city.
Saigon Considers Creating a Mekong Delta-Style Floating Market for Tourists
During a recent tourism conference, Saigon officials considered scores of new features to amp up the city’s attractiveness in the eyes of tourists, including a potential floating market.
Saigon Plans Golf Course in UNESCO-Protected Can Gio
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture recently proposed the construction of a golf course in Can Gio District near a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve.
Saigon Needs $7.6bn for Infrastructure Projects by 2020: Official
In the wake of budget cuts, Saigon’s municipal government is projecting a required investment of US$7.6 billion to implement the city’s planned infrastructure projects by 2020.
Saigon’s Flower Street Welcomes Advertisements for Tet 2017
Saigon is welcoming sponsored advertisements on the Nguyen Hue flower street this coming Lunar New Year.
Workers Cause Downtown Water Outage During Metro Construction
Yesterday morning, Saigoneers woke up to a water outage in parts of the city’s downtown districts.
Central Government Asks for Higher Share of Saigon's Income Under New Budget
As the national government discusses its 2016-2020 budget, local lawmakers are fighting to keep Saigon’s income for spending on projects in the southern hub.
[Photos] One Last Look at Ben Thanh Roundabout, Le Loi and 23-9 Park
On Saturday, city workers began closing off portions of Le Loi Street and Ben Thanh Market’s Quach Thi Trang Roundabout as well as uprooting trees from nearby 23-9 Park.
Heavy Rains, High Tide Expected to Flood Saigon This Weekend, Early Next Week
Heavy rains combined with this year’s highest tides could mean Saigoneers are in for more flooding this weekend and early next week, according to the southern region’s Center for Hydrometeorological F...
Saigon Officials Seek Private Funding to Upgrade Old Apartment Buildings, Relocate 20,000 Households Along Canal
City officials are hoping to upgrade deteriorating apartment buildings and relocate 20,000 households along Saigon’s canals through private funding.
Uber in Trouble for #SaigonThatThu Advertising
Uber Vietnam is in hot water after referencing the hashtag #SaigonThatThu on its Facebook page.
