
Ho Chi Minh City to spend $60mn on waterway transport, tourism network
Ho Chi Minh City 16:23 09/09/2025Ho Chi Minh City plans to pour more than VND1.57 trillion (US$60 million) into the upgrade and expansion of its waterway transport infrastructure during the 2025-30 period, aiming to improve regional connectivity and unlock the city’s river tourism potential.

Ships still ‘grounded’ on lifeline canal in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta despite $35mn upgrade
Economy 20:25 21/05/2018Its embankments are damaged and large-load ships move with difficulty due to shallow water

Ho Chi Minh City’s waterways could be answer to road problems
Vietnam News 15:02 26/12/2017The southern hub is home to an extensive network of waterways stretching nearly 1,000 kilometers

Video depicting Vietnam’s ‘river kids’ melts netizens’ hearts
Travel 17:03 03/06/2015The featured young girls say they will not get married for fear of being beaten up by their future husbands