Ho Chi Minh City agencies differ on Ben Thanh Market, Turtle Lake renovations
Ho Chi Minh City 12:18 03/02/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has defended ongoing renovation works at the iconic Ben Thanh Market and Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout after a proposal from the city’s Department of Planning and Architecture called for a temporary halt, citing public debate over aesthetics and landscape harmony.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Turtle Lake gets fresh look ahead of Tet
Ho Chi Minh City 16:37 01/02/2026The iconic Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout in downtown Ho Chi Minh City has emerged with a refreshed look after more than 10 days of renovation, attracting crowds of residents and visitors ahead of the Year of the Horse.
Ho Chi Minh City finishes renovating sidewalks surrounding Turtle Lake
Vietnam News 14:22 01/09/2022The four-month renovation was completed on Wednesday
Ho Chi Minh City starts revamping sidewalks around Turtle Lake
Vietnam News 12:34 29/04/2022The renovation of the sidewalks around Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) will be finished in early September
Ho Chi Minh City construction department proposes $2mn plan to revamp downtown lake
Vietnam News 11:13 23/03/2022The renovation of Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) is expected to cost US$2.1 million
Expert proposes turning Saigon’s hallmark lake area into art street
Vietnam News 20:31 23/12/2020The idea focuses on preserving the main architecture of the lake while promoting local trade and tourism
