More HCMC schools closed after students meet with Covid-19 patients
Over 100,000 university students in HCMC have been asked to stay home while many other schools are stepping up efforts to deal with new local Covid-19 transmissions.
Poor public transport, pollution affect quality of life in HCMC
Vietnam’s southern metropolis is rated among the world’s worst in terms of environment and public transport infrastructure by expats, a global survey has found.
HCMC to debut street arts festival in 2021
Authorities in HCMC are planning a street arts festival for next year, set to be the first of its kind in Vietnam.
Désengorger le trafic avec le transport en commun
La mobilité et les déplacements restent un véritable casse-tête dans les grandes communautés urbaines comme Hanoï et Hô Chi Minh-Ville. Une stratégie globale de coordination des différents moyens de transport public s’avère nécessaire.
Construction of Long Thanh Airport to begin next month
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) plans to begin construction of the Long Thanh International Airport in December and complete it by 2025.
Get tough with private transportation means, HCMC advised
Imposing tolls and fees on private vehicles is a drastic but necessary measure to fund and promote public transportation, experts say.
Saigon braces for heavy flooding by river tides
HCMC will see river tides rise to 1.74 – 1.76 meters on Monday, the highest levels this year, and flood many low-lying areas, the weather office has warned.
Formation des ressources humaines pour la gestion des métros
Lorsque les lignes de métro de Hanoï et de Hô Chi Minh-Ville seront fonctionnelles, des ressources humaines ad hoc devront être immédiatement opérationnelles. Beaucoup de jeunes sont tentés par ces nouveaux débouchés.
Vietnam clears project funding for new Ho Chi Minh City airport
Hanoi has signed off on funding of VND109 billion ($4.7 billion) for the first phase of Ho Chi Minh City’s new airport, to be located in nearby Long Thanh province.
HCMC’s 1st metro route could have maximum fare of 51 US cents
HCMC’s first metro line will have fares of VND7,000-12,000 (30-51 U.S. cents) if its management’s proposal is approved.
HCMC cheapest place for American expats
Ho Chi Minh City tops a list of 10 most affordable cities for American expats with typical monthly costs of $462.62 per person, according to an InterNations’s survey.
Saigon vulnerability to flooding worsens
HCMC’s flooding problem was exacerbated in the first nine months this year, with an additional 18 routes getting inundated during heavy rains.
HCMC designates 14 more hotels as pandemic quarantine facilities
Ho Chi Minh City has allowed another 14 hotels to serve as paid quarantine facilities to meet the growing demand, taking its total count to 24.
Lancement de la première chaîne de cafés librairies à Hô Chi Minh-Ville
À l’occasion du 18e anniversaire de la collection des livres Graine d’âme (Hat giông tâm hôn en vietnamien), le 10 octobre à Hô Chi Minh-Ville, la compagnie First News-Tri Viêt a inauguré sa chaîne de cafés librairies intitulée « Graine d’âme…
In Ho Chi Minh City, why are quarantine hotel rooms more expensive than normal ones ?
Insights from hospitality insiders in Ho Chi Minh City has for the first time cleared the nagging question of why room rates for isolation are much higher than those at ordinary accommodations.
La ligne de métro n°1 à Hô Chi Minh-Ville accueille son premier train
Le premier train de la ligne de métro n°1 (Bên Thành-Suôi Tiên) à Hô Chi Minh-Ville (Sud) est arrivé au port de Khanh Hoi jeudi 8 octobre à bord du navire Bayani, en provenance du port de Kasado au Japon.
Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker area’ struggles to revive as COVID-19 restrictions ease
It has taken a while for dining and entertainment businesses in the ‘backpacker area’ in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which used to be teemed with commotion and activity prior to the two COVID-19 outbreaks, to adapt to a new…
Train coaches for HCMC’s first metro line leave Japan
Fifty one coaches meant for HCMC’s first metro line have been shipped from Japan and are expected to arrive in the city next Thursday.
New bike sharing scheme proposed for downtown HCMC
The municipal Transport Department has proposed a new bike sharing scheme for downtown HCMC with 43 stations and 400 bikes to encourage public transportation.
HCMC plans to open more downtown walking streets
Ho Chi Minh City is considering a proposal to turn five downtown streets into walking zones to better accommodate residents and tourists.
HCMC transport department proposes 5 electric bus routes
The HCMC Department of Transport has submitted a proposal to city authorities to expand public transportation with an all-electric fleet on five routes.
Foreigners entering HCMC for short visits strictly screened
Foreign nationals visiting HCMC for less than 14 days are tested for Covid-19 upon arrival and then every two days.
High-profile real estate projects on sale in Ho Chi Minh City amidst COVID-19
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has taken a toll on the real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City as many realty projects have been put up for sale, including those costing millions of dollars.
Saigon skyscraper investor submits museum repair plan
The investor of a downtown skyscraper that has allegedly damaged the century-old HCMC Fine Arts Museum submitted repair plans to city authorities Friday.
HCM-Ville prépare des plans d’accueil pour les étrangers
Hô Chi Minh-Ville va soigneusement préparer des plans d’isolement et de surveillance médicale pour les personnes en provenance de six pays et territoires – que sont Japon, Corée du Sud, Chine, Taïwan (Chine), Laos et Cambodge.
Ho Chi Minh City covets UNESCO heritage recognition for Cu Chi Tunnels
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have proposed that the Ministry of National Defense seek UNESCO recognition of the Cu Chi Tunnels — a network of underground tunnels in the city’s Cu Chi District that were used by Vietnamese troops…