Motorcyclists flout traffic rules in Ho Chi Minh City, turn wrong-way riding into dangerous norm
Ho Chi Minh City 17:15 19/10/2025During rush hour, it is no longer unusual to see long lines of motorbikes riding against traffic on several streets in Ho Chi Minh City, turning certain roads into de facto ‘lanes’ for traffic violators.
Hungarian NA Speaker lauds Ho Chi Minh City’s impressive growth over past decade
Vietnam News 15:31 19/10/2025Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly (NA) László Kövér has praised Ho Chi Minh City for its impressive transformation, highlighting the remarkable progress the southern metropolis has achieved since his last visit to Vietnam a decade ago.
Weak water pressure alerted in many Ho Chi Minh City wards this weekend
Ho Chi Minh City 14:30 17/10/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s water supplier Saigon Water Corporation (Sawaco) has announced a water outage and weakened water supply in many wards citywide from late Saturday night to early Sunday morning due to scheduled maintenance and equipment upgrades at Tan Hiep Water Plant.
Delayed fines issued to 400 motorcyclists driving on sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City in 4 days
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 15/10/2025Over the course of just four days, traffic police in Ho Chi Minh City issued nearly 400 delayed fines to motorbike riders caught illegally driving on sidewalks.
Ho Chi Minh City targets per capita GRDP of up to $15,000 by 2030
Economy 15:56 13/10/2025Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern economic hub, aims to raise its per capita gross regional domestic product (GRDP) to as high as US$15,000 by 2030 — 1.8 times higher than the national GDP target — as part of its socio-economic development goals for the 2025–30 period.
Ho Chi Minh City sets sights on becoming international innovation hub
Vietnam News 09:21 13/10/2025Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating efforts to build a vibrant innovation ecosystem based on the ‘Triple Helix’ model — a partnership connecting government, academia, and industry — with the goal of becoming Southeast Asia’s leading innovation hub by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway expected to be century-defining project of southern Vietnam
In-Depth 13:28 12/10/2025When it comes to the Mekong Delta's dream of transformation, people often think of bridges stretching across rivers or expressways reaching out to the sea. But if one project truly has the potential to reshape the region’s development, it is the Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho railway.
Unleashed dogs along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City spark safety concerns
Ho Chi Minh City 12:41 11/10/2025Despite not being a new issue, the presence of unleashed dogs without muzzles along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City continues to frighten pedestrians due to recurring safety and hygiene problems.
6G mobile network trials to begin in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 15:58 10/10/2025As part of a plan to develop telecommunications and digital infrastructure to support international financial centers in Vietnam, the Ministry of Science and Technology has called for full 5G coverage and the eventual rollout of 6G mobile networks in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City eatery captivates diners with Guangdong-style crispy fried rice
Ho Chi Minh City 09:53 10/10/2025Simple yet rich in memory, 'bot chien' is not only a beloved street food but also a cultural imprint of the Chinese-Vietnamese community in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City narrows key roundabout in preparation for second metro line project
Ho Chi Minh City 09:26 10/10/2025Ho Chi Minh City has temporarily reduced Cong Truong Dan Chu Roundabout in size for preparatory work on an underground station of the second metro line project.
Ho Chi Minh City tests phone-free recess at 16 schools
Education 14:15 08/10/2025Sixteen middle and high schools and continuing education centers in Ho Chi Minh City have begun piloting a new initiative that bans mobile phones during recess.
