Saigon Mulls 'Luxury Tax' on Mobile Phones, Tax Cuts for Middle Class
Along with cameras, cosmetics, perfumes, spa services and gaming, Saigon aims to up revenue by increasing the taxes collected on cell phones.
Saigon's Energy Usage Reaches 10-Year High Due to Unprecedented Heat
After two years of relative consistency, unceasing sunlight in 2019 and subsequent household energy use have led to an 8.3% increase in energy prices since March 20.
How Will Saigon Metro Line 1 Connect With Existing Bus, Water Transport Networks?
While Saigon’s first-ever metro project is inching slowly towards the finish line, city transportation officials are devising plans to integrate the upcoming urban railway into existing public transpo...
Saigon Pours $347m More Into Flood-Reduction Projects Across City
Saigon is going all out to make sure citywide floods like those is 2015 and 2016 won't be a common occurrence.
Saigon Is the Most Expensive City in Vietnam to Live, Statistics Show
Followed closely by Hanoi and Da Nang, the southern stronghold took the top spot due in large part to high tuition fees.
Financial Woes Haunt Saigon Public Transport as Bus Ads Attract Zero Interest
Advertising on buses is falling out of favor in the eyes of Saigon’s advertisers.
Saigon to Remove Makeshift Co Giang Market After 25 Years in Operation
Nearly 350 vendors face an uncertain future as authorities plan to close the impromptu wet market.
From March, Saigon Cracks Down on Seat Belt Violations
From March 6-17, traffic police from 24 Saigon districts will start establishing checkpoints and stopping cars to warn drivers and passengers about wearing seat belts.
Saigon Will Not Ban Motorbikes, Only Impose Restrictions: Official
Motorbike use will only be restricted, and only after proper public transportation infrastructure is set in place.
Transport Ministry Claims 62.56% of Saigoneers Support Proposal to Ban Motorbikes in Downtown Saigon by 2030
Some Saigoneers are in agreement with the city’s plan to ban personal vehicles in downtown Saigon, but most believe that there remains a lot to be done before the project is implemented.
Saigon Approves Project to Boost Recycling by Supporting Private Trash Collectors
A project to boost recycling of plastic waste gathered by private garbage collectors has received approval from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, VietnamNet reports. Currently, the city has som...
New Proposal Turns Ton Duc Thang Into Walking Plazas, Shoos Traffic Underground
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City recently unveiled an ambitious development proposal that might vastly change downtown Saigon’s public space.
FLC Group, Owner of Bamboo Airways, Wants to Build Tan Son Nhat's 3rd Terminal
In January 2019, the Airports Corporations of Vietnam (ACV) submitted their proposal for the construction of the third terminal at Tan Son Nhat airport, anticipating that contractors finalize in Febru...
Saigon to Officially Ban All Vehicles on Nguyen Hue During Weekend Nights
In November 2018, the District 1 People's Committee proposed to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transportation that motorized traffic on Nguyen Hue be banned by 2020.
HCMC Lowers Tuition Fees for Students in Public Kindergartens, Secondary Schools
Last year, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education proposed that tuition fee for all students in public secondary school be exempted.
Saigon Aims to Have 75% of New Buses Run on Natural Gas by 2020
Compressed natural gas (CNG), which emits less pollution and is considered to be safer than gasoline or oil, was used by 428 buses in Saigon at the end of 2018.
As Southern Vietnam Enters Dry Season, Saigon Records Dangerously High Levels of UV Radiation
Saigoneers should avoid going outside during noon, put on their “ninja” gear and slather on ample sunscreen as southern Vietnam will experience high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the next fe...
Saigon Launches Competition to Redesign September 23 Park
Due to 23/9 Park’s dilapidated state, a competition to redesign the space was recently approved by city authorities.
HCMC Pedagogy University Faces Online Backlash Over New Height Requirements for Teachers
Are you tall enough to be a teacher?
Landmark 81 Makes Debut as One of Saigon's Spots for Firework Display
Saigon’s Tet firework show will be extra festive this year.
