Tan Son Nhat to Tow Idling Cars, Fine Drivers
In an effort to clear crippling traffic, Saigon's Department of Transportation has agreed to a proposal set forth by airport officials that will begin treating Tan Son Nhat's roads – including the pat...
These District 1 Streets Will Close Over Tet Holiday
In preparation for Saigon's annual flower street, which will return to Nguyen Hue this year, city officials are closing off a series of District 1 streets.
Saigon Will Use Electronic Sensors to Score Its Driving Tests
As of July 2016, motorbike driving tests in Hanoi, Saigon and Khanh Hoa province will be scored by underground electronic sensors instead of humans.
[Photos] Binh Thanh Woman Gives Free Bread to Poor Workers
Perhaps you've seen the handful of free trà đá tanks around town for thirsty workers, or the less-popular complimentary roadside medicine cabinets to help those in need. Now adding to the range of com...
Hackers Break Into Tan Son Nhat Computer System
Poor Tan Son Nhat. Try as it may to get on the straight and narrow, something always seems to go awry at the country's largest airport.
Up to 8.5 Million Motorbikes Flood Saigon’s Streets Each Day
While cars seem to be taking over the streets these days, Saigon is without a doubt a city of motorbikes...and it's getting out of hand.
These D1 Streets Will Be Closed Tonight
In case you haven't already figured this out, tonight's traffic is going to be a shitstorm. Driving in District 1? Good luck with that.
[Photos] Saigon's 3km Traffic Jam From Hell Lasts 7 Hours
Even by Saigon's extremely specific definition, motorists traveling the Hanoi Highway yesterday morning officially experienced a traffic jam.
Saigon-Bound Jetstar Plane Lands in Can Tho Due to Airport Overload
Last week, passengers on one Saigon-bound Jetstar flight received a Christmas surprise, as their plane was forced to temporarily land in Can Tho due to overloading at Tan Son Nhat International Airpor...
Nguyen Hue Traded a Colonial Shophouse for a McDonald's
As Saigon's one and only motorbike-free, picnic-free, pet-free walking street protected by rollerblading police, Nguyen Hue is already a popular gathering spot. But starting today, the good people of ...
Saigon Is Experiencing Its Coldest Weather of the Year
If you felt a little chillier than usual on your ride to work this morning, you're not alone. It turns out Saigon – and the rest of southern Vietnam – is currently experiencing its coldest weather so ...
Saigon Has Failed at Food Safety Management: Official
They say you are what you eat. If this is true, Saigon is in the midst of an identity crisis.
Saigon's Power Lines Are Going Underground
You may have noticed on your morning commute that Saigon's power lines are slowly disappearing from overhead.
HCMC Is Getting a New Mayor
Beginning in 2016, Saigon will have a new mayor.
[Video] Crowdfunding Page Helps Families Affected by Vo Van Kiet Fire
In an effort to assist those affected by the Vo Van Kiet fire which destroyed dozens of homes earlier this month, one Saigon resident has started a Go Fund Me page requesting donations for f...
[Video] Locals Flock to Saigon Police Office for New 12-Digit ID Cards
Last Tuesday, hundreds of Saigonese turned up at the office of the police's administrative management division to apply for new 12-digit identification (ID) cards, which are set to replace the old nin...
[Video] Cop Hugs Suspect’s Leg to Prevent Escape
Given the disrespect that some Vietnamese cops have experienced in the past, it makes sense that police refine their tactics, especially in the face of drunk and stubborn drivers.
Major D1 Streets to be Closed Off for Fire Drill This Weekend
It will be a bit harder than usual to navigate District 1 Saturday morning as Saigon will be holding a major fire drill necessitating the closure of a number of major streets.
Saigon Diners Allegedly Find Dead Rat in Their Seafood Hot Pot
When enjoying a hot pot there are plenty of ingredients one can expect to pull from its murky broth. A rat, however, is not one of them.
Saigon to Layoff 14,000 City Employees
It looks like Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of efficiency-focused reforms as Saigon has announced that it plans to lay off 13,927 employees between now and...
