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HCMC's delayed anti-flooding project generates $78,000 daily interest for investor

HCMC's delayed anti-flooding project generates $78,000 daily interest for investor

The investor of a mega anti-flooding project of Ho Chi Minh City said it now has to pay nearly VND2 billion (US$78,400) of loan interest per day after the project was delayed for six years.
Residents chip in with funds to build sewer, stop flooding on HCMC street

Residents chip in with funds to build sewer, stop flooding on HCMC street

'Repaired' HCMC road leaves houses flooded

'Repaired' HCMC road leaves houses flooded

Residents modify houses to live with floods in Thu Duc City

Residents modify houses to live with floods in Thu Duc City

Many houses on Duong Van Cam Street of Thu Duc City have been raised over 1 m higher than the street to avoid floodwaters brought by heavy rains or high tide.
July 12, 2023 | 03:24 pm PT
Flooding as rains lash HCMC

Flooding as rains lash HCMC

Heavy rains lasting nearly two hours flooded many parts of HCMC on Thursday night, paralyzing traffic and disrupting daily life.
June 22, 2023 | 06:01 pm PT
HCMC’s anti-flooding project going nowhere

HCMC’s anti-flooding project going nowhere

A project costing over US$420 million that was hoped to save HCMC from chronic urban flooding remains half-finished after seven years.
April 24, 2023 | 06:00 am PT
HCMC neighborhoods flooded by year's highest tides

HCMC neighborhoods flooded by year's highest tides

As the tides reached 1.7 meters on Tuesday, coupled with heavy rainfall, many places in Thu Duc City, Districts 7 and Binh Thanh were inundated, impeding daily life.
October 24, 2022 | 11:06 pm PT
Life goes on as high tides flood HCMC

Life goes on as high tides flood HCMC

While the tide rose to 1.6 m on Tuesday and flooded many streets, it was just another day for HCMC residents.
September 13, 2022 | 08:26 pm PT
HCMC expects highest tides of the year

HCMC expects highest tides of the year

Seasonal tides could reach 1.68-1.73 meters along the Saigon River, with urban flooding expected across HCMC this weekend.
December 3, 2021 | 05:31 am PT
Major HCMC anti-flooding project set for completion next year

Major HCMC anti-flooding project set for completion next year

Work has resumed on a VND10-trillion ($435-million) urban flooding prevention project in HCMC after months of delay following contractual problems.
November 16, 2021 | 06:20 pm PT
Daily life disrupted as HCMC anti-flooding projects remain sluggish

Daily life disrupted as HCMC anti-flooding projects remain sluggish

Tardy implementation of anti-flooding projects has meant that roads and houses in HCMC continue to get submerged during high tide and heavy downpours. Last weekend was no exception.
November 6, 2021 | 11:59 pm PT
Tidal flooding causes mayhem in HCMC

Tidal flooding causes mayhem in HCMC

Streets and houses were flooded in HCMC on Friday afternoon as seasonal tides rose high in the Saigon River.
November 5, 2021 | 08:15 pm PT
PM orders HCMC to resolve funding dispute, resume anti-flooding project

PM orders HCMC to resolve funding dispute, resume anti-flooding project

The PM has asked HCMC to pay investors their due in a VND10-trillion ($435-million) urban flooding prevention project and review it to remove unreasonable costs.
April 1, 2021 | 09:05 pm PT
Netherlands promises to help Thu Duc City handle urban flooding

Netherlands promises to help Thu Duc City handle urban flooding

The Dutch government will support HCMC and its newly created Thu Duc City with urban development, including flood mitigation.
January 15, 2021 | 08:46 pm PT
HCMC seeks another $102 mln to improve drainage, mitigate flooding

HCMC seeks another $102 mln to improve drainage, mitigate flooding

HCMC has registered to borrow an additional 10.8 billion yen ($102 million) from the government's foreign loan capital for its ongoing water environment improvement project.
November 10, 2020 | 05:04 am PT
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