Low-cost electric motorbike charging stations mushroom in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityHundreds of coffee shops across Ho Chi Minh City have quietly become informal charging hubs for electric motorbike riders, offering affordable all-in-one services: coffee, a hammock to rest in, and a place to charge.
Fishing boat found illegally carrying cyanide, electric guns in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Border Guard Station of Con Dao Island, now a special zone administered by Ho Chi Minh City, confirmed on Thursday that it had discovered a fishing vessel illegally carrying three plastic bottles of highly toxic cyanide and five electric guns.
Man popping wheelie on scooter in Ho Chi Minh City has vehicle confiscated
Ho Chi Minh CityPolice in Ho Chi Minh City have confiscated a Honda SH scooter after a young man was filmed doing a wheelie on the vehicle in Tan Son Ward.
52 sidewalk-encroaching structures dismantled in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityAuthorities in Binh Tan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled 52 structures encroaching on public sidewalks, as part of a broader campaign to restore urban order and reclaim public space.
Man who assaulted security guard over dog dispute in Ho Chi Minh City released by court
Ho Chi Minh CityA man who attacked a security guard on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City after a confrontation over an unmuzzled dog earlier this year was declared free by the court on Thursday.
Heavy downpour causes widespread flooding, traffic chaos in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA torrential rain hit Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday evening, with the highest rainfall recorded in Thu Duc and former Binh Duong areas, resulting in widespread flooding and prolonged traffic congestion.
Many apartment buildings in Ho Chi Minh City start installing EV charging points
Ho Chi Minh CityA growing number of apartment complexes across Ho Chi Minh City have begun installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to support EV users and boost the city’s green transportation strategy.
Vietnam, Japan strengthen cooperation in disease surveillance, scientific research
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Nagasaki University on Friday, marking the beginning of a bilateral partnership in scientific research, training, and epidemic prevention.
Down a quiet alley, this pizza spot in Ho Chi Minh City delivers a local surprise
Ho Chi Minh CityTucked away in a quiet alley in Phu Tho Ward (former District 11), Ho Chi Minh City, Pizza PHU offers the warmth of a family-style eatery where Ho Tuan Phu puts heart and skill into every handcrafted pizza.
Barrier along Bach Dang Wharf Park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to be removed by April 30, 2026
Ho Chi Minh CityThe temporary construction fence surrounding a portion of Bach Dang Wharf Park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City will be removed when a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River is completed, according to the project’s investor.
