Unleashed dogs raise safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City public places
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 20/04/2026Unleashed and unmuzzled dogs roaming freely in public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City are raising growing safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in crowded areas such as Gia Dinh Park and along the Nhieu Loc Canal.
Da Nang to convert idle Han River marina project into public space
Vietnam News 13:07 08/04/2026Da Nang will convert an unused restaurant and marina complex on Bach Dang Street along the Han River into a public space, a city official said on Tuesday, as the project has remained idle for years over legal issues involving its investor.
9 prime downtown sites in Ho Chi Minh City set to become temporary Tet parks
Ho Chi Minh City 08:44 11/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City authorities are considering opening nine centrally located sites as temporary parks and flower gardens for Lunar New Year 2026, aiming to transform long-fenced vacant lots into public spaces for residents and visitors during the Tet holiday.
Work starts on $2mn park project in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:36 19/12/2025Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday broke ground on Thanh Loc Park, a 3.37-hectare public green space in An Phu Dong Ward, with a total investment of nearly VND54 billion (US$2 million) from the city budget.
Space arrangement on Saigon River needed for Thu Duc City
Economy 10:33 01/10/2020The east coast of the Saigon River’s section running through Thu Duc City offers great convenience for cultural and urban development
Ho Chi Minh City making plan to increase urban green space
Vietnam News 19:27 21/05/2020The city currently offers only 0.55 square meters of public park per citizen
