Ho Chi Minh City agencies differ on Ben Thanh Market, Turtle Lake renovations
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has defended ongoing renovation works at the iconic Ben Thanh Market and Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout after a proposal from the city’s Department of Planning and Architecture called for a temporary halt, citing public debate over aesthetics and landscape harmony.
Water drop emblem installed at Ho Chi Minh City park in tribute to COVID-19 victims
Ho Chi Minh CityA water drop-shaped emblem symbolizing tears shed for Vietnamese people who lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic was installed at the Park No. 1 Ly Thai To in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday.
Questions raised over accountability of Ho Chi Minh City food safety department following Sago Food case
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Sago Food incident has reignited public debate over the accountability of the Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department, particularly regarding the safety of meals served in schools.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Turtle Lake gets fresh look ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh CityThe iconic Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has emerged with a refreshed look after more than 10 days of renovation, attracting crowds of residents and visitors ahead of the Year of the Horse.
Ho Chi Minh City details 17 locations for Lunar New Year fireworks displays
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City will host 17 fireworks displays to celebrate the Lunar New Year, starting at 12:00 am on February 17, with each show lasting 15 minutes, according to the city’s administration.
French students in Vietnam experience wrapping ‘banh chung’
Ho Chi Minh CityFrench students pursuing a master’s degree in law at the International Institute of UEL under the University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, were excited to wrap traditional 'banh chung' (square sticky rice cakes) on Friday during the Spring Festival 2026.
Sidewalk, roadway order in Ho Chi Minh City improves, but challenges remain
Ho Chi Minh CityAfter a period of intensified patrols and enforcement against illegal encroachment on roadbeds and sidewalks, public order in Ho Chi Minh City has shown clear signs of improvement, but more comprehensive and sustainable solutions are still needed to maintain these gains.
Swiftlet farming emerges as new competitive advantage for Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio
Ho Chi Minh CityBeyond its reputation as the ‘green lung’ of Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio is gradually asserting another distinctive economic value through swiftlet farming closely linked to its mangrove ecosystem.
Ho Chi Minh City approves $1.9bn investment in Cai Mep Ha port complex
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has given a nod to the Cai Mep Ha general and container port project, with a total investment of over VND50.8 trillion (US$1.97 billion).
How 3,000 tonnes of chemical-soaked snail meat slipped past Vietnamese authorities for years
Ho Chi Minh CityThe recent dismantling of a Ho Chi Minh City-based facility that allegedly soaked some 3,000 metric tons of apple snail meat in an estimated 500 metric tons of industrial chemicals has sparked an inquiry into how it managed to evade detection for years.
