Ho Chi Minh City agencies differ on Ben Thanh Market, Turtle Lake renovations
Ho Chi Minh City 12:18 03/02/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has defended ongoing renovation works at the iconic Ben Thanh Market and Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout after a proposal from the city’s Department of Planning and Architecture called for a temporary halt, citing public debate over aesthetics and landscape harmony.
New look of Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic Ben Thanh Market enchants residents, tourists
Ho Chi Minh City 11:56 23/01/2026After just a few days of renovation, Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a strikingly refreshed appearance, surprising and captivating both residents and tourists.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, central streets get facelift ahead of Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City 16:51 20/01/2026Hundreds of workers from Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC on Monday began renovation work at Ben Thanh Market and along Nguyen Hue Street, with completion scheduled about one week ahead of the Lunar New Year.
Urban facelift planned for major landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 11:16 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City is set to carry out a comprehensive urban facelift across several iconic public spaces and arterial roads, with completion targeted prior to February 10, in time for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Ho Chi Minh City backs Vingroup’s plan to develop 12.5-hectare underground space at Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh City 12:17 31/10/2025The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has thrown its weight behind a proposal by Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup to research and invest in the development of a 12.5-hectare underground space around the iconic Ben Thanh Market.
Is 3-day suspension for overcharging at Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market too lenient?
Ho Chi Minh City 12:37 18/07/2025After the management board of Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City suspended a vendor for three days following a diner’s complaint about being charged VND1 million (US$39) for four bowls of ‘bun mang vit’ (Vietnamese duck rice vermicelli soup with bamboo shoots), a portion of boneless duck, and a plate of salad, the incident has stirred a public backlash, with many deeming the penalty too lenient.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market to welcome new public square, green space by year-end
Ho Chi Minh City 11:43 25/06/2025A major transformation is underway in front of the iconic Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, where the area is being redeveloped into a vibrant public square featuring green spaces and walkways, with completion scheduled by the end of 2025.
Future look of surroundings of Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic Ben Thanh Market
Travel 18:03 02/06/2024The transformation project is set to be completed by April 30 next year
Traders complain about bad conditions at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 21:18 19/10/2023The market is often leaky and flooded whenever heavy rains or high tides hit the city
Ho Chi Minh City plans to renovate iconic Ben Thanh Market
Vietnam News 18:21 20/02/2022The renovation mainly targets the interior of the market and will not affect the exterior design
Gloomy days at foreigners’ markets in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 16:37 17/09/2020Markets and grocery stores targeting foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City are struggling to stay afloat
Business significantly slow at Saigon's once-crowded Ben Thanh Market
Economy 21:20 22/06/2020More than half of the market’s booths are currently closed
