Ben Thanh Market Celebrates its 100th Birthday
Last Saturday, city authorities held a ceremony to mark Ben Thanh Market’s 100th birthday. Although it is one of the city’s oldest buildings, the market itself is significantly older, tracing its root...
Giant, Globetrotting Duck Coming to Saigon this Month
Continuing its international tour, the world’s largest inflatable duck will be making its way to Saigon this month.
HCMC to Build 30 Lakes to Prevent Flooding
As the realities of HCMC’s vulnerability to climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, the city is finally taking serious steps to address chronic (and worsening) flooding.
300 Motorbikes Destroyed in HCMC Parking Lot Fire
A fire roared through a District 8 parking lot on Saturday afternoon destroying hundreds of motorbikes, leaving a scene that resembled a warzone with hundreds of burnt out bike frames littering the sc...
Honest Scrap Collector Hands Over US$50,000 Found in Rusty Box
In late 2013, a complete stranger sold scrap vendor Huynh Thi Anh Hong an iron box for 100,000VND ($4.70). When Hong opened the to see if she could sell it, she found a staggering 5.2 million yen (US$...
After 23 Years, Lufthansa to Close HCMC Route
Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline, will close its Frankfurt-HCMC route after 23 years, reports the Saigon Times.
[Updated] End of an Era? Authorities Reportedly Crack Down on Bui Vien Street Drinking
[Update Below] Bui Vien, the land of drunken backpackers and general debauchery, underwent a makeover yesterday when police removed motorbikes and plastic furniture from the area’s sidewalks, accordin...
Vietnam’s First McDonald’s Has Served More than 400,000 Customers
Henry Nguyen, owner of Good Day Hospitality, which operates McDonald's in Vietnam, announced yesterday that the company’s first Vietnamese branch served over 400,000 customers in its first month of op...
Cheating Man Lured Home with Promise of Car. Has Penis Cut by Wife Instead
Well, here’s your penis slashing story for the month. On Saturday morning, a man was brought to HCMC’s 115 People’s Hospital with his member nearly sliced off. The man’s wife, angry with his cheating ...
HCMC Cabbie Arrested for $11,100 Theft
A Vinasun taxi driver was arrested last Saturday for allegedly stealing a bag containing US$11,100 of cash, gold and diamonds from a customer on her way to Tan Son Nhat, reports Thanh Nien.
HCMC Experiencing Strong Economic Growth in 2014
Ho Chi Minh City is currently experiencing a period of strong economic performance, according to a report from Vietnam Briefing, with a diverse set of business sectors seeing “robust” growth compared ...
HCMC to Name Street After Marxist Icon, Che Guevara
Ho Chi Minh City is set for a massive street renaming program in honor of historical figures from both Vietnam and abroad, according to Tuoi Tre. Along with the obvious Vietnamese heroes, such as gene...
Australian Man Dead After 14 Story Fall from Sheraton Hotel in HCMC
On Monday morning, a 50-year-old Australian man fell to his death from the 20th story of the Sheraton Hotel. According to VietNamNet, hotel guests panicked when they saw the unidentified man fal...
HCMC to Relocate 1,300 Households at Risk of Natural Disasters
City authorities have identified 1,294 households across 62 locations that are particularly susceptible to natural disasters such as floods and landslides. To ensure that the 5,075 people in these hig...
Dairy Queen Opens First HCMC Locations
While McDonalds’ entry into the Vietnamese market has been getting a ton of press, another American fast food chain just made its Vietnam debut – Dairy Queen.
Farewell, Cold Weather: Saigon Set to Warm up Before Tet
If you’re tired of getting out of the shower cold and shivering we’ve got some good news - Saigon is set to warm up with the arrival of Tet.
Chemical Explosion Blamed for the Death of 4 HCMC Students
Well, this isn’t the news we like to see as Vietnam gears up for the Tet holiday. Last weekend, 4 students were killed when a blast tore through their District 10 house. Based on witness interviews, p...
Report: Cu Chi Tunnels Threatened by Erosion
One of Saigon’s most popular tourist attractions, the Cu Chi Tunnels, are under threat of erosion, according to a government statement.
Saigon Experiencing Coldest Weather in 10 Years
Sapa isn’t the only part of Vietnam dealing with record breaking cold weather. Over the past few days, morning and night time temperatures in Saigon dropped to their lowest points in a decade.
Vietnam's First McDonald's to Open in HCMC After Tet
Last Friday, international burger giant, McDonald’s confirmed what has been predicted for years – its opening its first store in Vietnam, just after Tet.
