Businesses in Ho Chi Minh City remove illegal sidewalk ads amid crackdown
Ho Chi Minh City 15:48 14/04/2026Several businesses have been dismantling large advertising structures illegally installed on sidewalks along downtown streets in Ho Chi Minh City as local authorities are stepping up efforts to regulate outdoor advertising to balance business development with urban landscape quality and public safety.
Businesses encroach on sidewalks in Da Nang despite enforcement push
Vietnam News 13:46 08/04/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are intensifying efforts to restore order on public sidewalks, but widespread violations persist as many businesses continue to occupy pedestrian space for commercial purposes.
Vietnam’s Nha Trang sidewalks blocked by cafés despite enforcement efforts
Vietnam News 13:01 03/04/2026Notwithstanding recent campaigns to clear sidewalks in downtown Nha Trang, several cafés have continued to occupy pedestrian space, forcing pedestrians into the streets and raising safety concerns in one of Vietnam’s most popular beach destinations.
Da Nang crackdown on sidewalk encroachment sees little change in suburban areas
Vietnam News 16:21 02/04/2026Sidewalks in downtown Da Nang City, central Vietnam have become more pedestrian-friendly after a recent enforcement campaign, but many suburban areas still see little improvement, with illegal encroachment continuing largely unchanged despite ongoing warnings from local authorities.
In Da Nang, clearing sidewalks demands consistency, not one-off campaign
Vietnam News 13:30 30/03/2026Da Nang City in central Vietnam has launched a citywide campaign to restore order on its sidewalks, determining that reclaiming pedestrian space is not a short-term push but a sustained effort requiring lasting changes in both awareness and behavior.
Da Nang bans sidewalk trading, placement of plant pots
Vietnam News 10:33 21/03/2026Authorities in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have launched a sweeping campaign to restore urban order, targeting the long-standing issue of sidewalk and roadway encroachment for commercial purposes and the placement of potted plants.
Sidewalk, roadway order in Ho Chi Minh City improves, but challenges remain
Ho Chi Minh City 18:02 31/01/2026After a period of intensified patrols and enforcement against illegal encroachment on roadbeds and sidewalks, public order in Ho Chi Minh City has shown clear signs of improvement, but more comprehensive and sustainable solutions are still needed to maintain these gains.
Vietnam’s biggest cities push to reclaim sidewalks, drawing praise, nostalgia, and skepticism
In-Depth 12:18 30/01/2026Efforts by authorities in Vietnam’s largest cities to clear sidewalk encroachments and restore pedestrian space are gaining momentum and reshaping street life, but they are also sparking debate over how to balance urban order, safety, and a deeply ingrained street culture.
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.
