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Ho Chi Minh City gateway interchange completion to be delayed by 6 months

Ho Chi Minh City gateway interchange completion to be delayed by 6 months

Ho Chi Minh City has delayed the completion of the An Phu Interchange at its eastern gateway from the end of this year as planned to the second quarter of 2026.
HCMC ring road construction blankets roads with dust

HCMC ring road construction blankets roads with dust

Four key HCMC infrastructure projects to begin construction this December

Four key HCMC infrastructure projects to begin construction this December

Ho Chi Minh City proposes raising 2nd metro line budget to $2B

Ho Chi Minh City proposes raising 2nd metro line budget to $2B

Ho Chi Minh City's long-stalled Ben Thanh–Tham Luong metro line is moving toward an overhaul, with officials proposing to lift its total investment to VND52.047 trillion (US$1.98 billion), up from VND47.89 trillion, to support expanded construction, updated technology and rising costs.
November 18, 2025 | 04:36 pm PT
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.
March 13, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Land clearance complete, work underway for HCMC's 2nd metro line

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

Land clearance for Ho Chi Minh City's second metro line, connecting Ben Thanh and Tham Luong, has been completed, paving the way for groundbreaking later this year.
March 10, 2025 | 07:27 pm PT
Work on HCMC's 2nd metro line set for December

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

Construction for Ho Chi Minh City's second metro line, the Ben Thanh – Tham Luong route, is set to begin in December, as the city aims to expand its metro network to 335 kilometers over the next decade.
March 3, 2025 | 07:20 pm PT
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
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