Ho Chi Minh City to close Saigon River Tunnel overnight for fire-safety test
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will temporarily ban all vehicles from passing through the Saigon River Tunnel from 11:00 pm on December 19 to 4:00 am on December 20 to ensure traffic safety and security during the operations of the tunnel’s automatic fire-extinguishing system.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $3.9bn high-speed rail project, groundbreaking set for next week
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has approved the investment policy and selected Vinspeed High-Speed Rail Investment and Development JSC as the investor for the Ben Thanh-Can Gio high-speed rail project, with construction scheduled to begin on December 19.
Ho Chi Minh City to convert vacant government buildings into new preschools
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will convert surplus government buildings and set aside additional land to expand preschool facilities, aiming to meet rising childcare demand in rapidly growing urban areas and industrial zones.
Deadly fire exposes dangers of one-exit tube houses in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityA recent fatal fire at a four-story building on Tran Hung Dao Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has once again revealed a deadly urban hazard: tube houses with a single escape route are easily blocked by smoke and flames, according to the city’s fire and rescue police division.
Nearly 98% of food samples from 6 localities meet safety standards for Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityNearly 98 percent of food samples collected from six provinces and city supplying Ho Chi Minh City met national safety standards, city authorities said on Friday, highlighting efforts to ensure safe food for the city’s population of more than 14 million.
HTV elevates SEA Games viewing with vibrant, multi-angle coverage
Ho Chi Minh CityFollowing the Broadcaster Meeting and Press Briefing for the 33rd SEA Games held in Thailand in September, Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television (HTV) became one of the first broadcasters to secure television rights for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Grab to accelerate digital transformation, smart services in tourism
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism signed a cooperation agreement with tech-based ride-hailing company Grab Vietnam on Thursday to promote the city as a top destination and improve visitor experiences through a digital service ecosystem.
Metro, road projects boost connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport
Ho Chi Minh CityAs Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province prepares to welcome its first flight on December 19, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating a series of metro, road, and railway projects to ensure smooth travel between the two localities.
Ho Chi Minh City orders enforcement against double-decker buses violating traffic rules
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has ordered tighter enforcement against open-top double-decker buses operating in its downtown area after authorities reported repeated violations of traffic restrictions, the city’s construction department said on Thursday.
4 dead in early-morning house fire in central Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityFour people died after a fire broke out at a building on Tran Hung Dao Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City early on Friday, local authorities said.
