[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.
Land Prices Near Pedestrian-Only Areas in Saigon and Hanoi Boom
Newly opened and planned pedestrian streets in Hanoi and Saigon have sent land prices in these areas through the roof.
Saigon to Be 2nd Fastest-Growing City Economy in Asia by 2021
Saigon is predicted to achieve 8% annual growth over the next five years, becoming the second-fastest growing urban economy in Asia during that period.
Ministry of Defense Ready to Act on Central Government Decision on Tan Son Nhat Golf Course
In a recent meeting on land use around and within the parameters of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, defense authorities shared that the military will stop lending out airport land for new projects...
100,000 Workers at Saigon Industrial Zones to Get Free WiFi by 2019
Workers at Saigon’s industrial zones can look forward to free WiFi access in the near future thanks to a new program.
A Sneak Peek Inside Saigon's First Metro Tunnel
Deep below District 1, Saigon's first metro line is taking shape out of public view.
Saigon Ramps Up Anti-Flooding Effort With Flood-Control Reservoir in Thu Duc
In yet another attempt to alleviate Saigon’s flood problems, municipal authorities are expediting construction of a flood reservoir in Thu Duc District.
