Thu Thiem riverside in Ho Chi Minh City transformed with new creative hub, scenic walkway
Ho Chi Minh City 18:24 08/06/2025Once a neglected stretch of overgrown weeds and unfinished construction, the Saigon River bank area on the Thu Thiem side in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City has undergone a striking transformation with tree-lined walkways, glowing lights, and the newly completed Thu Thiem cultural and creative center as its centerpiece.
Ho Chi Minh City begins work on $38mn Saigon River embankment project to curb flooding, erosion
Ho Chi Minh City 12:06 26/04/2025Ho Chi Minh City on Friday broke ground on a major embankment project along the Saigon River aimed at preventing flooding, controlling erosion, and protecting residential areas in District 12 and Hoc Mon District.
Woman’s body found without head, arm in Saigon River
Vietnam News 14:46 03/12/2020Ho Chi Minh City residents spotted the body on Wednesday afternoon
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
Authorities warn of alligators on the loose on Saigon River
Vietnam News 11:32 11/09/2020Alligator sightings were reported near Phu Cuong Ferry Terminal in neighboring Binh Duong Province
Ho Chi Minh City to construct Vietnam’s largest wastewater treatment plant
Vietnam News 06:51 29/08/2020The project is anticipated to prompt a positive impact on the outlook of the Saigon River
New express boat link on Saigon River to enter service in July
Economy 13:25 13/06/2020It is expected to take the express boats 120 minutes to travel from District 1 to Cu Chi District in Ho Chi Minh City
American man rescued after jumping into Saigon River to save passport discarded by muggers
Vietnam News 11:40 02/05/2020He had spent a night in the river before being rescued
Annual fire drill held at Saigon River Tunnel
Vietnam News 11:06 28/10/2019The tunnel was closed for two hours on Sunday afternoon for the exercise
