Footbridge across Saigon River races toward National Day completion
Ho Chi Minh City 16:15 14/05/2026These days, the construction site of the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River is bustling with machinery and workers operating around the clock as the project accelerates toward completion in time for Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.
Local, 2 French nationals identified as suspects in Saigon River footbridge site vandalism
Ho Chi Minh City 16:11 13/05/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating a case of vandalism after a Vietnamese man and two French nationals were caught defacing construction barriers at the footbridge project over the Saigon River.
Slow travel on Ho Chi Minh City river emerges as high-end draw
Ho Chi Minh City 15:04 12/04/2026Slow travel is positioning the Saigon River as a strategic asset in attracting high-spending visitors to Ho Chi Minh City as many international travelers are willing to spend thousands of U.S. dollars for a leisurely river journey tracing cultural heritage from the southern metropolis to Cambodia’s Siem Reap.
Ho Chi Minh City exhibition showcases centuries-old artifacts salvaged from Saigon River
Ho Chi Minh City 17:30 06/10/2025Around 100 artifacts, images, and documents are on display at the thematic exhibition ‘The Urban Development Process of Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City,’ currently taking place at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to dismantle wharf at riverside park for $39mn new footbridge construction
Ho Chi Minh City 11:25 30/07/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has submitted a report on the dismantling of Wharf No. 2 and the relocation of two specialized facilities at Bach Dang Wharf Park to clear space for the construction of a US$39-million pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River.
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
