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HCMC major road expansion stalled for 15 years over compensation disputes

HCMC major road expansion stalled for 15 years over compensation disputes

The project to expand Hanoi Highway that connects Ho Chi Minh City's center with its eastern gateway remains unfinished after 15 years due to unresolved land clearance problems.
Land clearance complete, work underway for HCMC's 2nd metro line

Land clearance complete, work underway for HCMC's 2nd metro line

Work on HCMC's 2nd metro line set for December

Work on HCMC's 2nd metro line set for December

Over $39M allocated to expand 600 meters of HCMC road

Over $39M allocated to expand 600 meters of HCMC road

Work has been started to expand a 600-meter section of Chu Van An Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, increasing the road's width by four times.
March 1, 2025 | 01:25 am PT
PM urges HCMC for policy changes to attract $200B investment by 2030

PM urges HCMC for policy changes to attract $200B investment by 2030

HCMC needs VND5 quadrillion (US$200 billion) in the next five years to invest in infrastructure and urban development, prompting the need for policies to mobilize resources, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
January 4, 2025 | 11:40 pm PT
Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

One of the latest icon of HCMC, Ba Son Bridge, which connects District 1 with the Thu Thiem urban area in Thu Duc City, has been equipped with a new lighting system, creating a striking feature on the Saigon River that attracts visitors.
January 2, 2025 | 10:12 pm PT
HCMC metro depot lies abandoned

HCMC metro depot lies abandoned

The plot of land acquired for building the Tan Kien Depot on HCMC's metro line 3A now lies abandoned and locals use it for agriculture.
June 11, 2024 | 04:57 am PT
Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

Constant struggles with traffic jams and flooding make me doubt the value of Saigon life

As Ho Chi Minh City entered the rainy season, I've been facing a daily ordeal of heavy rain, traffic jams, and flooding.
May 24, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
Vietnam's largest metro depot, HCMC's first, almost ready

Vietnam's largest metro depot, HCMC's first, almost ready

Ho Chi Minh City's Long Binh Depot is set to open imminently, according to authorities from Metro Line No. 1, the first urban rail route in Vietnam's largest commercial hub.
May 20, 2024 | 07:00 pm PT
HCMC's metro latest plan: 7 trains to enter operation in July

HCMC's metro latest plan: 7 trains to enter operation in July

The company that will operate HCMC’s metro line No.1 said in its newest plan that seven out of 17 trains on the line will enter service this July instead of waiting until the fourth quarter.
April 1, 2024 | 12:37 am PT
100 families to be relocated for new route between southern HCMC and downtown

100 families to be relocated for new route between southern HCMC and downtown

HCMC will allocate more than VND1 trillion (US$40.7 million) to compensate 100 families and 25 organizations affected by a project to build a road and a bridge linking Districts 4 and 7 with downtown District 1.
March 12, 2024 | 05:02 pm PT
HCMC relocating underground utilities for 2nd metro

HCMC relocating underground utilities for 2nd metro

With contractor selection completed, the relocation of electricity and water systems has begun to make way for the construction of Ho Chi Minh City’s new metro line No. 2.
February 19, 2024 | 05:48 pm PT
HCMC metro makes test run with two trains crossing paths

HCMC metro makes test run with two trains crossing paths

In the second phase of testing of the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line in HCMC, two trains ran simultaneously along the entire route, which is partly underground, for the first time on Thursday.
February 2, 2024 | 12:02 am PT
Bond issuance proposed for metro funding in Hanoi and HCMC

Bond issuance proposed for metro funding in Hanoi and HCMC

Completing 200 km of metro lines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City within 12 years is an "impossible mission" without special mechanisms, such as issuing bonds to raise funds, experts have said.
January 18, 2024 | 01:56 am PT
Saigon River bridge unveils vertical-lift design

Saigon River bridge unveils vertical-lift design

The Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, stretching 2.16 km with an investment over $247 million, is designed to raise and lower its main span, ensuring a 45-meter clearance for large vessels on the Saigon River.
December 8, 2023 | 04:38 pm PT
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