Encroaching on Ho Chi Minh City’s first bicycle-only lanes faces fines of up to $230
Ho Chi Minh City 18:58 06/01/2026Traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City have stepped up enforcement against motorcyclists and car drivers who encroach on the bicycle-only lanes along both sides of Mai Chi Tho Boulevard, with fines of up to nearly US$230, as repeated violations continue to pose safety risks to cyclists.
Ho Chi Minh City gets boost in public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 15:34 06/01/2026Nearly 19 million passenger trips were recorded on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro line, the first of its kind in Ho Chi Minh City, in its first year of operation, a figure that brought both excitement and renewed confidence to public transport in the city.
Motorbikes encroach on bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 17:14 05/01/2026Despite clear road markings and signage, the bicycle lane on Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City has been widely encroached upon by motorbikes and cars, posing high safety risks for cyclists.
Thu Thiem riverside in Ho Chi Minh City: From overgrown weeds to sunflower garden, modern landmarks
Ho Chi Minh City 13:33 05/01/2026After more than two years of renovation, the Saigon River bank area on the Thu Thiem side, once part of Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City, has taken on a striking new appearance, marked by a green public park and open, welcoming landscapes, with a field of blooming sunflowers being a highlight.
Ho Chi Minh City experiences cool weather on Sunday morning
Ho Chi Minh City 10:05 04/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City woke up to a refreshingly cool morning on Sunday, with temperatures dropping sharply as cold air continued to spread across southern Vietnam.
Expert flags bottlenecks in Ho Chi Minh City’s digital economy
In-Depth 10:12 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City should urgently remove two major bottlenecks over hard infrastructure and legal frameworks to unlock the potential of digital economy development.
Free metro, bus rides ring in 2026 as Ho Chi Minh City residents flock to public transport
Ho Chi Minh City 10:04 02/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City offered free rides on all public transport services, including the metro and buses, on January 1 (Thursday), to mark the New Year, drawing large crowds and creating a lively atmosphere across the city.
Ho Chi Minh City sets floor area standards for apartments
Vietnam News 13:04 01/01/2026The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has issued a decision establishing regulations for determining population density in apartment buildings and mixed-use apartment buildings, setting per capita floor area at 25-32m²/person.
Ho Chi Minh City sees record $10.5bn in remittances in 2025
Ho Chi Minh City 12:58 01/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City was estimated to receive US$10.5 billion in remittances in 2025, the highest in the city’s history, according to Tran Thi Ngoc Lien, deputy director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Regional Branch No. 2.
N2 overpass branch at An Phu Intersection opens to traffic in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:13 01/01/2026The Transportation Works Construction Investment Project Management Authority of Ho Chi Minh City said on Wednesday night that the unit had held a ceremony to officially open the N2 overpass branch of the An Phu Interchange project to traffic.
Joy overflows as newborns welcome first moments of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:10 01/01/2026As the clock struck midnight ushering in the New Year 2026, six newborns let out their first cries at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing waves of joy to their families and the medical staff who helped them into the world.
Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks at 4 sites to welcome 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 15:44 31/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City will usher in the New Year with vibrant fireworks displays at four locations on New Year’s Eve, accompanied by a series of cultural, artistic, and countdown events, as well as festive lighting along downtown streets.
