Heavy rain causes severe traffic congestion across western Hanoi
Vietnam News 18:11 14/10/2025A morning downpour during the rush hour on Tuesday left many major roads in Hanoi’s western part gridlocked, with long lines of vehicles crawling through key intersections despite moderate rainfall.
Heavy rain paralyzes Ho Chi Minh City traffic, forces commuters onto sidewalks
Ho Chi Minh City 16:03 09/10/2025A downpour during the rush hour on Wednesday evening turned downtown Ho Chi Minh City into a gridlocked maze, with many stranded motorcyclists resorting to riding on the sidewalks to escape the chaos.
Ho Chi Minh City faces challenges in developing bicycle lanes due to narrow sidewalks, traffic congestion
Ho Chi Minh City 15:21 03/10/2025Current infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City remains unsuitable for widespread development of bicycle lanes, mainly due to narrow sidewalks and persistent traffic congestion.
Heavy rains flood Nha Trang streets, traffic backed up
Vietnam News 13:56 23/09/2025A prolonged downpour on Monday afternoon submerged several streets in Nha Trang, a popular beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, with water levels reaching 20-40 centimeters and causing severe traffic congestion.
Heavy rains flood western Ho Chi Minh City, vehicles stall in traffic chaos
Ho Chi Minh City 13:09 19/09/2025Nearly two hours of heavy rain on Thursday afternoon flooded several streets in western Ho Chi Minh City, paralyzing traffic and leaving vehicles stranded as water rose to knee height.
Torrential rain floods Ho Chi Minh City, trees uprooted during rush hour
Ho Chi Minh City 11:32 12/09/2025Torrential rain hit Ho Chi Minh City late on Thursday afternoon, triggering widespread flooding and traffic gridlock during the evening rush hour. Rainfall in some areas exceeded 160 millimeters.
High tide, heavy rain flood Ho Chi Minh City streets at rush hour
Ho Chi Minh City 16:19 10/09/2025Heavy rain combined with peak high tide flooded streets across Ho Chi Minh City late Tuesday afternoon, forcing commuters to wade through water during rush hour.
Elevated BRT system proposed for Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 11:20 19/08/2025As Ho Chi Minh City grapples with growing traffic congestion and delays in urban rail development, the city should turn its attention to elevated bus rapid transit (BRT) systems as a faster, more practical solution.
Status quo of transportation projects connecting Long Thanh Airport in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:35 16/08/2025Following the proposal to shift international flights from Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh Airport in neighboring Dong Nai Province, many have expressed concerns over potential traffic congestion due to underdeveloped infrastructure. Tuoi Tre has reviewed the current status of key national transportation projects connecting to Long Thanh Airport.
Torrential rain submerges Hanoi streets, causes traffic chaos
Vietnam News 14:34 06/08/2025Heavy rain pounded Hanoi on Tuesday evening following an extended period of scorching weather, inundating streets and paralyzing traffic across the Vietnamese capital.
Vietnam’s Bac Ninh acts to ease traffic congestion at IP following Foxconn’s request
Vietnam News 11:56 16/07/2025The administration in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam has issued a directive to address traffic congestion at Quang Chau Industrial Park, following a proposal from Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), one of Apple’s key partners.
In Ho Chi Minh City, a traffic jam means moving slower than a pedestrian for 30 minutes
Ho Chi Minh City 20:45 27/06/2025In Ho Chi Minh City, a traffic jam is officially defined as when vehicles move at less than five kilometers per hour — slower than a walking pace — for more than 30 minutes, with queues stretching at least 200 meters, city officials said on Thursday.
