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.
Hanoi cites 269 sidewalk, littering violations in week using AI cameras
Vietnam News 12:16 25/01/2026Hanoi police said on Saturday they had cited 269 violations using artificial intelligence-enabled cameras in a week-long crackdown on sidewalk encroachment and littering, part of a broader effort to improve urban order and environmental hygiene.
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.
Sidewalk riders in Ho Chi Minh City: Community service fines don’t solely fix the issue
Economy 15:06 29/10/2025"There must be a better solution than taking people away from home and work as a penalty for riding on the sidewalk."
Ho Chi Minh City rush hour sends 40+ motorbikes onto sidewalks within minute
World 08:51 08/10/2025At least 41 motorbikes were seen driving on the sidewalk within one minute during Tuesday morning rush hour on Pham Van Dong Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City, raising public concerns about traffic safety and pedestrian rights.
Motorbikes flood sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City despite heavy fines
World 11:13 17/09/2025Motorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City continue to drive onto sidewalks at rush hour, ignoring penalties of up to US$227 under new traffic regulations.
Street vendors overrun sidewalks around major hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 09:47 17/09/2025The issue of street vendors occupying sidewalks and roadways around major hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City has continued to recur, affecting urban aesthetics and posing risks to traffic safety and food hygiene.
Street vendor fined for forcing girl off sidewalk in Hanoi
Economy 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.
Motorcyclists continue to ride on sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City despite looming penalties
World 17:21 07/06/2025Many motorcyclists in Ho Chi Minh City are still using sidewalks during rush hours, raising safety and urban concerns as stricter penalties already took effect in early January this year.
Ho Chi Minh City finishes renovating sidewalks surrounding Turtle Lake
Economy 14:22 01/09/2022The four-month renovation was completed on Wednesday
Ho Chi Minh City starts revamping sidewalks around Turtle Lake
Economy 12:34 29/04/2022The renovation of the sidewalks around Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) will be finished in early September
