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Four key HCMC infrastructure projects to begin construction this December

Four key HCMC infrastructure projects to begin construction this December

Ho Chi Minh City plans to kick off major works, including the Nguyen Khoai bridge-road and the HCMC–Long Thanh Expressway expansion, before December concludes.
Ho Chi Minh City to train 500 specialists to run its future 7-line metro network

Ho Chi Minh City to train 500 specialists to run its future 7-line metro network

Ho Chi Minh City's most congested street set for widening, finally, and port to become park

Ho Chi Minh City's most congested street set for widening, finally, and port to become park

Nha Rong Wharf area awaits renewal as HCMC scraps housing license, plans new park

Nha Rong Wharf area awaits renewal as HCMC scraps housing license, plans new park

A planned housing project near the historic Nha Rong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City's Xom Chieu Ward is set to be halted to make way for a public park and widening of Nguyen Tat Thanh Street.
October 21, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Current looks of HCMC's first boulevard to feature dedicated bicycle lane

Current looks of HCMC's first boulevard to feature dedicated bicycle lane

The sidewalks along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard are set to become a broad tree-lined bicycle lane.
October 2, 2025 | 12:13 am PT
HCMC strives to have 1 sq.m of green space per person by 2030

HCMC strives to have 1 sq.m of green space per person by 2030

Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of achieving at least one square meter of green space per capita and an additional 10 hectares of public green areas by 2030.
January 7, 2025 | 04:46 pm PT
HCMC chairman wants Ben Thanh Square to emulate New York's Times Square

HCMC chairman wants Ben Thanh Square to emulate New York's Times Square

Ho Chi Minh City Chairman Phan Van Mai has directed related units to develop a plan to transform the area in front of Ben Thanh Market, near a metro's underground station, into a vibrant hub reminiscent of New York City's Times Square.
December 26, 2024 | 10:08 pm PT
900 streets in HCMC qualify for sidewalk rental

900 streets in HCMC qualify for sidewalk rental

Nearly 900 streets in five areas of Ho Chi Minh City have sidewalks wider than three meters, meeting the conditions to be leased for commercial use.
December 27, 2023 | 11:40 pm PT
HCMC should prioritize urban development in northwest: expert

HCMC should prioritize urban development in northwest: expert

Architect Ngo Viet Nam Son said HCMC authorities should invest in the northwestern part of the city at the moment, as urban developments in the coastal southern area should be planned more carefully.
November 26, 2023 | 05:07 pm PT
 
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