Saigon Launches 2nd Official Street Food Venue in D1
Saigon’s second street food zone was opened recently near the Reunification Palace on Monday, following the success of the first licensed zone on Nguyen Van Chiem Street.
Saigon Seeks to Release Motorbike Emission Standards by 2018 to Reduce Exhaust
In an effort to curtail the city’s air pollution, Saigon officials are coming up with a set of emission standards to limit motorbike exhaust.
Saigon Officials Fine Uber VND5bn for Tax Payment Delays
Once again, ride-hailing company Uber has gotten into trouble with local authorities over delays in tax payment.
An Dong Vendors Go on Strike Over Delayed Market Upgrade, Mismanagement
Scores of vendors in District 5’s An Dong Market convened yesterday morning in front of the commercial hub to protest the management board’s various instances of malpractice.
[Photos] Trial Tan Binh District Traffic Pattern Results in Major Congestion
A new traffic configuration tested at a flyover in Saigon's Tan Binh District on Monday failed miserably, with congestion becoming even worse than before.
New Regulation Causes Confusion Among Saigon Dog Owners
Saigon’s dog owners are treading carefully this weekend, as there is confusion surrounding a new regulation targeting off-leash pets.
[Photos] Last Night's Torrential Rain Paralyzes Saigon Streets
Nothing says “good morning” like having to wade through knee-deep flooding and battle severe traffic congestion on your way to work.
Saigon Suspends Bus Rapid Transit Plan Over High Costs, Low Ridership Estimates
After years of planning, Saigon’s BRT system was recently scrapped by the municipal administration.
Fast-Fashion Furor at H&M Saigon Launch Sees 10,000 People Show up
Brace yourselves: Saigon’s fast-fashion fans are here.
Vietnam PM Supports Plan to Give Saigon More Policy Autonomy
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed to a proposal which would give Saigon more leeway to set policies separate from the central government, though details of the plan remain vague.
New Made-in-Vietnam Vessel to Begin Downtown-Can Gio Service Next Month
A boat built in Hai Phong province will begin a river bus service between Saigon and Can Gio in the near future.
Saigon Mulls Plan to Outlaw High-Rise Construction Along Congested Roads
In a bid to prevent worsening traffic congestion, Saigon officials have been asked to prohibit the construction of high-rise buildings on heavily used streets.
Spate of Unsolved Pet Poisonings Rattles D2 Residents
Last Tuesday, Fernando Ruizbo, a Colombian expat who lives in Thao Dien, wrote a post on Facebook that sent chills through pet owners in Saigon.
[Photos] Bui Vien Walking Street Makes Its Debut
Yesterday evening, crowds gathered along District 1’s Bui Vien Street for the grand opening of Saigon’s second pedestrian-only zone.
[Photos] Saigon Finally Has River Buses, But They're Not Taking Passengers Yet
Saigon’s river buses are finally here, but it may be a couple of months until city dwellers can actually traverse local rivers by boat.
Saigon's Official Population Hits 13m: Mayor
If Saigon seems especially crowded these days, there's a good reason why, as the city's population has officially reached 13 million people.
It's Official: H&M to Launch Saigon Flagship Store This September
Fast-fashion fans rejoice: Saigon’s first H&M store has revealed its official launch date.
Work on Overpass Near Tan Son Nhat Delayed Due to Safety Concerns
Saigon officials have decided to suspend construction work on an overpass near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, extending traffic woes for residents and commuters near the congestion hotspot.
Saigon Book Street Visitors Struggle After Doan Ngoc Hai Shuts Down Nearby Parking Lots
Two parking lots serving Saigon’s Nguyen Van Binh Book Street are the latest collateral damage of District 1’s ongoing sidewalk-clearing crusade.
Khanhcasa Teahouse Owner Under Fire for Slapping Salesperson in the Face
Saigon’s coffee-maker market has never witnessed a scandal so riveting.
