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.
In Saigon, Turning Right on Red May Lead to Fine, Confiscated License
Saigoneers may find themselves in trouble from now on should they happen to turn right on a red light in the presence of a police officer.
Band of Saigon Brothers Repair Waterlogged Motorbikes for Free
Last week’s historic rainfall – the most that Saigon has experienced in 40 years – gave rise to some epic flooding in the southern hub and greatly inconvenienced Saigoneers from all walks of...
Le Loi, Ben Thanh Roundabout Will Close to Traffic for Metro Construction
From October 15 onward, District 1's Le Loi Street and the roundabout in front of Ben Thanh Market will be fenced off due to metro construction.
Saigon Traffic Accidents Increase for First Time in 8 Years
As traffic accidents increase for the first time in eight years, Saigon officials are seeking increased funding to ease traffic congestion in the southern hub.
Saigon May Alert Residents of Flooding via SMS
To help Saigoneers combat any future stormageddon events, city officials are considering an SMS alert system to warn local residents of flooding.
Vietnam Air Force Moves to Make Room for Commercial Flights at Tan Son Nhat
Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s management board recently received the go-ahead to move air force units to make room for more commercial carriers.
Stormageddon Brings Saigon to Its Knees
This week is off to a rough start for Saigoneers after yesterday’s torrential downpour brought unprecedented flooding to the southern hub.
D7 Officials Uncover Source of Phu My Hung Stench
After years of living with an unpleasant stench, authorities have finally uncovered the source of Phu My Hung’s foul smell.
Saigon Homework Ban to Take Effect Next School Year
Saigon’s tweenagers will be happy to hear that when they return to school next year, homework assignments will be a thing of the past.
Regular Downpours May Shut Down Tan Son Nhat Due to Flooding Threat: Official
Less than one month after an epic downpour turned Saigon into a swimming pool and paralyzed Tan Son Nhat International Airport (TSN), a shower which occurred last Sunday forced the facility'...
Saigon to Invest $45m in Startup Infrastructure
After a long period of debating whether spending over VND1 trillion (US$45 million) to encourage startups is a sound investment, Ho Chi Minh City authorities recently decided to greenlight the fu...
Saigon Apartment Prices to Rise, But Remain Cheaper Compared to ASEAN Neighbors
In the next three years, the cost of buying an apartment in Saigon is predicted to increase by 5 – 10% annually, according to a new report.
Saigon Considering $300m Intelligent Transport System to Alleviate Traffic Issues
With crippling traffic becoming the norm in Saigon, local authorities are seeking ways to address the problem, from trimming sidewalks to banning motorbikes. While these controversial tactics are hotl...
High Heaven: Phu My Hung’s Special Stink
Residents of Saigon’s southern neighborhoods, such as Phu My Hung and Binh Chanh, have been dealing with a pungent daily smell for the last month, reports Tuoi Tre.
[Photos] Downpour Turns Saigon Into Swimming Pool
Though Saigoneers are no stranger to heavy rainfall, many were undoubtedly taken aback by the vigor of the downpour that occurred yesterday evening which paralyzed the southern hub’s road system ...
Saigon to Shell Out $3.5m to Replace Derelict Air Monitoring System
In an effort to make the city’s air quality assessment process more efficient, Ho Chi Minh City's environmental department has requested US$3.5 million from the city budget to replace its broken air m...
As Ridership Falls, Saigon Revamps Its Bus Routes
In an effort to attract more passengers, city officials are going to great lengths to revitalize Saigon’s aging public bus system.
