
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

Third district in Ho Chi Minh City declares successful control of coronavirus pandemic
Vietnam News 13:09 08/09/2021Authorities have a plan to ease restrictions on some production activities in the district after September 15

Ho Chi Minh City pilots electric buses for tourists in outlying Can Gio District
Vietnam News 16:00 26/05/2021Twenty buses will be operated between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm daily, except in bad weather conditions

Photos capture beauty of Ho Chi Minh City's rural Can Gio District
Travel 09:58 29/07/2020The photo contest is part of a publicity campaign to mark this year’s International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem