Thu Thiem

Ho Chi Minh City unveils wave-inspired design for Thu Thiem 4 Bridge

Ho Chi Minh City 14:57 08/09/2026

Ho Chi Minh City has approved the winning architectural design for Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, featuring four wave-like steel arches inspired by the tidal movements of the Saigon River and a raised pedestrian and cycling route offering panoramic views of the river and surrounding cityscape.

Ho Chi Minh City’s river bus fleet gets new open-air sightseeing boat

Ho Chi Minh City 13:12 28/08/2026

A new open-air sightseeing boat has begun operating on the Saigon River, offering passengers a 45-minute cruise from Bach Dang Wharf through central Ho Chi Minh City with panoramic views from the water.

Singapore’s Keppel signs nearly $270mn deal to exit Empire City project in Ho Chi Minh City

Economy 17:13 06/08/2026

Singapore-based Keppel Ltd. has inked a deal to sell its entire 40-percent stake in the Empire City joint venture in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Thiem New Urban Area for US$266.7 million.

Railway connecting Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh airport to break ground before July 2

Vietnam News 14:51 15/05/2026

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City plan to break ground on the Thu Thiem-Long Thanh railway project before July 2, with the nearly-48-kilometer line set to connect the city center with the under-construction Long Thanh International Airport in neighboring Dong Nai City.

Consortium eyes $1.84bn 99-story financial tower in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Thiem

Ho Chi Minh City 18:17 07/04/2026

A consortium of Sovico Group JSC and HDBank has proposed the development of a 99-story financial tower in Thu Thiem New Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City, with preliminary investment estimated at US$1.84 billion.

Ho Chi Minh City accelerates Thu Thiem urban vision, aiming for completion before 2030

Ho Chi Minh City 09:14 06/01/2026

After nearly three decades since its master plan was approved in 1996, Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City is entering an accelerated phase, with authorities targeting full completion before 2030 as part of the city’s long-term development strategy.

Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground on $42,67mn children’s center in Thu Thiem

Ho Chi Minh City 11:55 11/10/2025

Ho Chi Minh City on Friday broke ground on a new children’s center in the Thu Thiem urban area, a project valued at VND1.124 trillion (US$42.67 million) and scheduled for completion by December 2028.

Proposed locations, investment models for international-standard exhibition center in Ho Chi Minh City

In-Depth 17:56 17/08/2025

To position itself as a regional hub for commerce and tourism, Ho Chi Minh City urgently needs a world-class exhibition center and is now exploring potential locations and investment models to bring such a center to life.

Thu Thiem riverside in Ho Chi Minh City transformed with new creative hub, scenic walkway

Ho Chi Minh City 18:24 08/06/2025

Once 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.