Saigon's Kumho Asiana Plaza Sold to Mapletree for $215mn
Mapletree Investments has acquired Saigon’s iconic Kumho Asiana Plaza from Kumho Industrial and Asiana Airlines.
Free, City-wide WiFi Coming to Saigon This Year
Saigoneers need not be jealous of Da Nang’s free, city-wide WiFi network, as the southern hub will be getting its own WiFi coverage in the near future.
D7's Parkson Paragon Closes its Doors
When the opulent Parkson Paragon shopping center opened to much fanfare in 2011, general director of Parkson Vietnam Tham Tuck Choy welcomed the new venture with an optimistic attitude.
[Photos] Dead Fish Flood Saigon's Nhieu Loc Canal After Heavy Rain
Yesterday morning, in the wake of a heavy rain the day before, thousands of fish died en masse in Saigon's Nhieu Loc Canal.
As Rainy Season Begins, Saigon Needs $90m for Flood Prevention
As the first signs of rainy season appear over Saigon, the city needs more than VND2 trillion (US$90.2 million) to carry out its various flood prevention efforts.
Saigon's $1.2bn Solar Panel Manufacturer May Soon Be a Reality
The southern hub may soon be getting its own solar panel manufacturing facility as a long-ignored project is set to take on a new investor this summer.
Health Officials Declare Zika Outbreak Over in D2 Ward
Less than a month after Vietnam's Ministry of Health confirmed the country's first two Zika cases, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has declared the virus outbreak in District 2's Thanh My Lo...
Crocodile on the Loose Between Long An and Saigon: Officials
Authorities in Long An province have alerted the public of a crocodile on the loose.
Hang on to Your Helmets: UberMOTO Is Here
Good news, non-drivers: Uber has launched its motorbike-hailing service in Vietnam.
Don't Drink the Water: Saigon's Untreated Waste Is Flowing Into Its Water Supply
If you're into drinking tap water, we hate to be the bearers of bad news but it's probably time to stop.
Man Tries, Fails to Conceal 18 Live Birds in His Pants at Tan Son Nhat
These days, you can hardly bring anything on an airplane. What with the liquid rules and the sharp object rules and the firearm rules, it's only you and your non-lethal possessions that make the cut. ...
Saigon to Ban Eating, Drinking, Fun on Nguyen Hue
Starting April 18, a new law which bans eating and drinking on Nguyen Hue – along with several other activities – will take effect.
Saigon Declares Health Emergency Following First Zika Cases
Officials have declared a health emergency in Ho Chi Minh City following Vietnam's first two reported cases of the Zika virus.
Vietnam Opens Its First-Ever Family and Juveniles' Court
On Monday, Vietnam opened its first-ever court geared toward juvenile offenders and family-related cases.
Saigon to Keep Its Railways Station, Elevate Train Tracks: City Official
Ever since the collapse of Bien Hoa's Ghenh Bridge, there's been a lot of talk about what to do with Saigon's railway station. Should it stay in its current District 3 location? Should it move to an o...
D1 to Set up Impromptu Street Food Courts Next Month
Starting next month, Saigon's street food landscape will be transformed by a new trial program aimed at clearing city streets.
Saigon to Spend $40m on Granite-Paved Sidewalks
A total of 134 Saigon sidewalks will be paved with granite.
Are Millionaires' Yachts the Key to Opening Saigon’s Waterways?
Over the years, there’s been much talk about how to better capitalize on Saigon’s 975 kilometers of woefully underused waterways. While the city shows signs of progress in this area – there ...
[Video] Take a Ride on Saigon's Brand New Airport Bus
Last week, Saigon officials debuted a brand new set of buses for its 109 route, which travels from Pham Ngu Lao's 23-9 Park past Ben Thanh Market and onward to Tan Son Nhat International Airport....
Saigon Is Now Part of Vietnam's Water Crisis
The water salinization crisis which has plagued Mekong Delta cities since February is now making its way into Saigon households.
