Ho Chi Minh City agencies differ on Ben Thanh Market, Turtle Lake renovations
Economy 12:18 03/02/2026The 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.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Turtle Lake gets fresh look ahead of Tet
Vietnam News 16:37 01/02/2026The 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.
New look of Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic Ben Thanh Market enchants residents, tourists
Vietnam News 11:56 23/01/2026After just a few days of renovation, Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a strikingly refreshed appearance, surprising and captivating both residents and tourists.
Urban facelift planned for major landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of Tet
Economy 11:16 19/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City is set to carry out a comprehensive urban facelift across several iconic public spaces and arterial roads, with completion targeted prior to February 10, in time for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, or Tet.
Ho Chi Minh City unveils renovated Le Loi Boulevard to celebrate New Year
Economy 10:53 01/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday inaugurated the renovated Le Loi Boulevard, a key downtown thoroughfare, following nearly 20 days of work to upgrade infrastructure and revitalize the city center ahead of New Year celebrations.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market to welcome new public square, green space by year-end
Economy 11:43 25/06/2025A major transformation is underway in front of the iconic Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, where the area is being redeveloped into a vibrant public square featuring green spaces and walkways, with completion scheduled by the end of 2025.
Ho Chi Minh City to launch $280mn canal renovation project in September
Ho Chi Minh City 09:10 20/06/2025Ho Chi Minh City will begin work in September on a VND7.3 trillion (US$280 million) project to dredge and upgrade infrastructure and the environment along the north bank of the Doi Canal in District 8.
Ho Chi Minh City finishes renovating sidewalks surrounding Turtle Lake
Vietnam News 14:22 01/09/2022The four-month renovation was completed on Wednesday
Ho Chi Minh City starts revamping sidewalks around Turtle Lake
Vietnam News 12:34 29/04/2022The renovation of the sidewalks around Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) will be finished in early September
Hanoi begins renovating old French villa
Vietnam News 11:47 28/04/2022The renovation is expected to be complete in March 2023
Ho Chi Minh City construction department proposes $2mn plan to revamp downtown lake
Vietnam News 11:13 23/03/2022The renovation of Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) is expected to cost US$2.1 million
Newly renovated parks inaugurated in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 14:32 17/03/2022Me Linh Park and Bach Dang Wharf Park were officially inaugurated on Thursday following recent renovations
