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Two new pedestrian bridges set to transform Ho Chi Minh City's central riverfront

Two new pedestrian bridges set to transform Ho Chi Minh City's central riverfront

Ho Chi Minh City is moving ahead with plans to build two new pedestrian bridges along the Saigon River, linking Nguyen Hue and Thai Van Lung streets to Bach Dang Wharf to improve walkability and ease traffic pressure along the city’s central riverfront.
Ho Chi Minh City to build 2 pedestrian bridges over busy street to Bach Dang Wharf

Ho Chi Minh City to build 2 pedestrian bridges over busy street to Bach Dang Wharf

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

How new cinema park will transform Saigon River landscape

How new cinema park will transform Saigon River landscape

A new cinema-themed park planned along the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City is set to become a major cultural and entertainment hub, enhancing the riverside Bach Dang Wharf Park and attracting visitors with film-inspired attractions.
March 18, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Cinematic park with film studio, theaters proposed along Saigon River

Cinematic park with film studio, theaters proposed along Saigon River

A proposal to build a 5-ha cinematic park along the Saigon River aims to create a new cultural and tourism hotspot in Ho Chi Minh City.
March 14, 2025 | 10:00 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
Floating 'garden islands' proposed on Saigon River

Floating 'garden islands' proposed on Saigon River

An advisory consortium has proposed constructing “garden islands” on the Saigon River in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to beautify the area and provide entertainment venues.
May 14, 2024 | 06:25 pm PT
HCMC's Tet fireworks river cruises unfilled

HCMC's Tet fireworks river cruises unfilled

Just a few days before the Tet holiday break, Saigon River cruise providers say the number of bookings to watch this Lunar New Year's Eve fireworks remains low.
February 3, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
HCMC to put anti-graffiti coating on iconic new bridge

HCMC to put anti-graffiti coating on iconic new bridge

Ba Son Bridge over the Saigon River between District 1 and Thu Duc City will be covered with a special paint that will allow graffiti to be wiped off.
January 4, 2024 | 09:00 pm PT
Exploring Saigon on the new double-decker water bus

Exploring Saigon on the new double-decker water bus

Many people queued for Saigon's first double-decker river bus this week, which offered a unique opportunity to explore the city, with ticket prices ranging from US$7 to $13.
December 30, 2023 | 04:00 pm 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
Private firm funds $41M for Saigon River footbridge

Private firm funds $41M for Saigon River footbridge

Construction will begin in 2025 on a footbridge connecting District 1 and Thu Duc City across the Saigon River with VND1 trillion (US$41.2 million) in funds from a local firm.
December 4, 2023 | 07:11 am PT
Australian tourists save drowning woman in HCMC

Australian tourists save drowning woman in HCMC

Two Australian tourists jumped into the Saigon River to rescue a woman who tried to commit suicide on Tuesday.
November 28, 2023 | 06:46 pm PT
What Thu Thiem peninsula will look like

What Thu Thiem peninsula will look like

A transformation design has been approved for Thu Thiem Peninsula, which lies across the Saigon River from downtown HCMC.
October 19, 2023 | 05:31 pm PT
Upcoming Saigon River footbridge designed as nipa palms

Upcoming Saigon River footbridge designed as nipa palms

A footbridge connecting District 1 and Thu Duc City across the Saigon River will be built to resemble nipa palm leaves, a popular plant in southern Vietnam.
October 11, 2023 | 05:58 pm PT
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