Ho Chi Minh City tightens enforcement to restore sidewalk order
Ho Chi Minh City 08:55 23/01/2026Wards and communes across Ho Chi Minh City have intensified efforts to restore order on sidewalks and roadways over the past few days, underscoring a strong determination to improve the urban landscape and return public space to pedestrians.
Ho Chi Minh City police crack down on sidewalk encroachment at key hotspots
Ho Chi Minh City 17:59 22/01/2026Local authorities, traffic police, and police officers in several wards across Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday intensified enforcement efforts against sidewalk and roadway encroachment at multiple identified hotspots, including Phan Xich Long and Pham Van Bach Streets, as well as the area surrounding Tay Thanh Apartment Building.
Sidewalk order gradually restored in Ho Chi Minh City ward
Ho Chi Minh City 17:33 21/01/2026Authorities in Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday morning conducted inspections and enforcement operations to restore sidewalk order along several streets, including Nguyen Gia Tri, Ung Van Khiem, and an alley leading to the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH).
Sidewalk encroachment crackdown intensified on some Ho Chi Minh City streets
Ho Chi Minh City 11:31 20/01/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night stepped up enforcement against sidewalk and roadway encroachment along Pham Van Dong and Nguyen Xi Streets, ordering eateries and establishments to restore pathways for pedestrian use.
Ho Chi Minh City steps up crackdown on sidewalk, roadway encroachment
Ho Chi Minh City 11:04 19/01/2026Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have intensified enforcement against the illegal use of sidewalks and roadways, issuing fines and clearing encroachments as part of a citywide campaign to restore urban order, police said on Sunday.
Hanoi police launch citywide crackdown on sidewalk, road encroachments
Vietnam News 16:47 13/12/2025Hanoi police on Saturday launched a citywide operation to clear sidewalks and roadways of illegal encroachments, deploying officers across all 126 wards and communes to enforce urban order regulations.
Clearing Ho Chi Minh City’s sidewalks a possible mission: opinion
Ho Chi Minh City 10:45 05/12/2025"Making a living is a legitimate need, but it cannot be used to justify the unauthorized occupation of shared public areas."
7 illegal parking lots shut down around major hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:52 30/09/2025Police in Cho Lon Ward under Ho Chi Minh City have dismantled seven unauthorized parking lots that were illegally occupying sidewalks and roadways around several major hospitals, including the University Medical Center, Cho Ray Hospital, and Hung Vuong Hospital.
Ho Chi Minh City cracks down on sidewalk encroachment at major hospitals
Ho Chi Minh City 12:03 23/09/2025On Monday night, authorities in Ho Chi Minh City took action against rampant street vending and sidewalk encroachment in front of major hospitals, including Cho Ray and Hung Vuong.
Da Nang launches campaign to clamp down on sidewalk, road encroachment in city center
Vietnam News 15:57 11/08/2025Central wards in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have launched an intensive campaign to tackle street and sidewalk encroachment, illegal vending, and aggressive solicitation.
Street vendor fined for forcing girl off sidewalk in Hanoi
Vietnam News 11:41 08/07/2025The police agency of Tu Liem Ward in Hanoi has issued a decision to fine a woman selling iced tea on Pham Hung Street for illegally occupying public space and disturbing public order after a video surfaced online showing her shoving away a young woman who was standing on the sidewalk.
Crackdown on sidewalk encroachment along West Lake’s banks a wasted effort in Hanoi
Vietnam News 15:28 27/06/2022It is like water off a duck’s back
