Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker street’ flooded after hour-long downpour
Ho Chi Minh CityA heavy downpour lasting about an hour flooded Bui Vien Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday afternoon, disrupting businesses and traffic.
Ho Chi Minh City orders safety review of routes to school amid heavy rain
Ho Chi Minh CityAmid increasingly complicated downpours and flooding, Ho Chi Minh City has ordered schools to review routes used by students and put in place measures to support or transport them through areas considered unsafe.
Low-pressure system forecast to bring peak rainfall to southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh CitySouthern Vietnam is forecast to experience its most severe weather of the current heavy-rain spell on Wednesday as the intertropical convergence zone remains active and a low-pressure circulation over the sea might move inland across the region.
Western Australia seeks deeper cooperation with Ho Chi Minh City in critical minerals
Ho Chi Minh CityWestern Australia, which accounts for around 50 percent of global lithium production, is seeking to expand cooperation with Vietnam's southern hub Ho Chi Minh City in critical minerals, energy, education, trade and tourism, according to Western Australian Premier Roger Cook.
Rush-hour downpour paralyzes Ho Chi Minh City, stranding commuters in deep floods
Ho Chi Minh CitySeveral streets in Ho Chi Minh City were submerged after heavy rain on Tuesday afternoon, with floodwater rising above motorcycle wheels in some areas and disrupting rush-hour travel.
Inside Ho Chi Minh City’s viral new 'library' that holds no books
Ho Chi Minh CityA massive new photo spot in Ho Chi Minh City has taken social media by storm, but visitors are walking away with mixed feelings.
Ho Chi Minh City to welcome 500 children, teachers for children’s global summit in 2027
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam will host the I CAN Children’s Global Summit - Be The Change 2027 in Ho Chi Minh City in November next year, bringing together about 500 children, teachers, educators and representatives from several countries.
Mud spill shuts down part of major Ho Chi Minh City street, sends motorcyclists skidding
Ho Chi Minh CityA dump truck spilled mud onto Cong Hoa Street in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night, causing several motorbike riders to skid and fall and forcing authorities to close part of the busy road during Tuesday morning rush hour.
Police confirm reason for ‘Journey to the West’ cosplayers riding horse on Ho Chi Minh City street
Ho Chi Minh CityFour people dressed as characters from the classic Chinese tale ‘Journey to the West’ rode a horse and walked in a car lane in Ho Chi Minh City to fulfill the deceased’s wishes, police said on Monday.
Vietnamese property developer fined $10,770 for failing to report 136 apartment sales to foreign buyers
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamese real estate developer Son Kim Land Corporation has been fined VND280 million (US$10,700) by the Ho Chi Minh City administration for failing to report the sale of 136 apartments at the Gateway Thao Dien project to foreign individuals and organizations.
