Informal waste workers in Ho Chi Minh City receive training, safety gear under BASF-backed initiative
Ho Chi Minh City 15:16 09/10/2025More than 200 informal waste workers in Ho Chi Minh City are set to benefit from a workshop series aimed at improving occupational safety, financial literacy, and environmental awareness, organizers said on Thursday.
Drone photos of Can Gio sea reclamation urban project in Ho Chi Minh City nearly 6 months after groundbreaking
Ho Chi Minh City 08:38 30/09/2025Nearly six months after breaking ground, the Can Gio sea reclamation tourism urban area project-Vinhomes Green Paradise by Vietnam's largest private conglomerate Vingroup has transformed into a massive sand-filling construction site, with hundreds of vessels operating around the clock.
High-speed rail connecting downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio set to begin construction by late 2025
Ho Chi Minh City 16:52 22/08/2025A high-speed railway connecting downtown Ho Chi Minh City with Can Gio, a former coastal district in the city, is expected to begin construction in November 2025 and operate at a speed of 350 km/h once completed.
Oil spill contaminates over 17ha of Ho Chi Minh City forest following collision of 2 foreign vessels
Ho Chi Minh City 11:01 04/05/2025More than 17 hectares of forest in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City has been contaminated with oil following a collision between two foreign vessels, according to a report from local authorities.
Life-changing prospects from reclaimed coastal urban project in Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio District
Ho Chi Minh City 13:47 25/04/2025After 25 years of anticipation, the Can Gio sea reclamation urban area project — developed by Vietnam's largest private conglomerate, Vingroup — has officially broken ground. The long-awaited development is seen not only as a milestone for Ho Chi Minh City but also as a turning point for residents of Can Gio District.
Mantis shrimp noodle soup: A favorite in Ho Chi Minh City’s coastal suburb
Vietnam Life 12:24 09/11/2024This restaurant has served the dish to local and foreign customers for the last decade
2 investors propose 7,000MW offshore wind power projects in Ho Chi Minh City’s island district
Economy 14:29 07/09/2024Both projects are currently in the proposal and potential evaluation stage
Travel firms in Ho Chi Minh City launch new tour programs to revive tourism
Vietnam Life 10:24 03/11/2021Several travel firms in Ho Chi Minh City have launched a series of new tour programs for vacationers as the city has entered a 'new normal' period after months of strict social distancing measures
Students in Ho Chi Minh City’s island commune return to school
Education 19:18 20/10/2021Nearly 250 students returned to schools in Can Gio Island District on Wednesday
Ho Chi Minh City launches tours to low-risk districts
Economy 16:25 06/10/2021Firms started marketing the day-long tours this week
Bus routes in suburban Ho Chi Minh City reopen
Vietnam News 13:01 06/10/2021Four bus routes in Can Gio District resumed operations on Tuesday
Ho Chi Minh City pilots first tours to historical sites after COVID-19 hiatus
Vietnam Life 11:16 21/09/2021The ‘tourists’ were 227 medical workers from other localities that came to assist the city in the fight against COVID-19 over the past three months