Grab Reports Over 60 Drivers Assaulted by Traditional Xe Ôms
In a sign of just how cut-throat competition in the xe ôm industry has become, several dozen GrabBike drivers in Saigon have reported being attacked by their conventional counterparts in recent months...
Saigon to Expand Its Bus Advertising Scheme
After a successful trial run, Saigon will expand its bus advertising program to include all 136 routes around the city.
Saigon Considers Creating a Mekong Delta-Style Floating Market for Tourists
During a recent tourism conference, Saigon officials considered scores of new features to amp up the city’s attractiveness in the eyes of tourists, including a potential floating market.
Saigon Plans Golf Course in UNESCO-Protected Can Gio
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture recently proposed the construction of a golf course in Can Gio District near a UNESCO-recognized world biosphere reserve.
Saigon Needs $7.6bn for Infrastructure Projects by 2020: Official
In the wake of budget cuts, Saigon’s municipal government is projecting a required investment of US$7.6 billion to implement the city’s planned infrastructure projects by 2020.
Saigon’s Flower Street Welcomes Advertisements for Tet 2017
Saigon is welcoming sponsored advertisements on the Nguyen Hue flower street this coming Lunar New Year.
Workers Cause Downtown Water Outage During Metro Construction
Yesterday morning, Saigoneers woke up to a water outage in parts of the city’s downtown districts.
Central Government Asks for Higher Share of Saigon's Income Under New Budget
As the national government discusses its 2016-2020 budget, local lawmakers are fighting to keep Saigon’s income for spending on projects in the southern hub.
[Photos] One Last Look at Ben Thanh Roundabout, Le Loi and 23-9 Park
On Saturday, city workers began closing off portions of Le Loi Street and Ben Thanh Market’s Quach Thi Trang Roundabout as well as uprooting trees from nearby 23-9 Park.
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.
