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Flooding, gridlock stretch from downtown HCMC through expat area

Flooding, gridlock stretch from downtown HCMC through expat area

A torrential downpour flooded streets and brought traffic to a standstill from downtown Ho Chi Minh City through its expat hub to roads leading to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Heavy rain turns steep street into waterfall in Ho Chi Minh City

Heavy rain turns steep street into waterfall in Ho Chi Minh City

Glass spill, expressway roadworks choke weekend traffic out of Ho Chi Minh City

Glass spill, expressway roadworks choke weekend traffic out of Ho Chi Minh City

Indonesia motorcyclists crawl under container truck to escape traffic in viral clip

Indonesia motorcyclists crawl under container truck to escape traffic in viral clip

A viral video circulating on Indonesian social media shows motorcyclists taking extreme risks to escape a traffic jam by crawling under a container truck stopped at a red light.
December 19, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
Two women keep ride-hailing driver waiting, blocking traffic in narrow alley

Two women keep ride-hailing driver waiting, blocking traffic in narrow alley

Ride-hailing apps show a driver’s real-time location, so why do some passengers not bother checking and instead let drivers wait outside?
November 19, 2025 | 05:18 pm PT
Which country has the most cyclists in the world?

Which country has the most cyclists in the world?

In this country, the number of bicycles exceeds the population, and more than a quarter of trips are made by bike.
May 2, 2025 | 03:20 pm PT
Traffic gridlock takes more than just time from millions

Traffic gridlock takes more than just time from millions

Millions of people in Vietnam’s major cities are losing valuable time each day due to worsening traffic congestion.
February 14, 2025 | 09:14 pm PT
Latest bounty hunters in town shoot with cameras, report traffic law violators

Latest bounty hunters in town shoot with cameras, report traffic law violators

Vu Tien pulls out her phone at a red light, ready to capture evidence of traffic violations to submit to authorities and get a cut on the penalties.
January 31, 2025 | 03:47 pm PT
Hanoi and HCMC buckle under traffic congestion after stricter fines imposed

Hanoi and HCMC buckle under traffic congestion after stricter fines imposed

Hanoi resident Thanh Ngoc has spent an additional two hours every day on the road since the introduction of new traffic violation penalties.
January 19, 2025 | 04:07 pm PT
Navigating rush hour: Foreigners grapple with HCMC traffic nightmares

Navigating rush hour: Foreigners grapple with HCMC traffic nightmares

Gazing out the window at the pouring rain, Zach Moffat sighs, knowing he’s about to embark on a daunting commute from work.
June 18, 2024 | 03:50 pm PT
Construction sites choke Hanoi gateway

Construction sites choke Hanoi gateway

The capital’s southwest gateway, Nguyen Trai Street in Thanh Xuan District, has remained heavily congested ever since several construction sites were set up last weekend.
June 12, 2023 | 06:05 pm PT
Accident causes 5-kilometer traffic jam on southern expressway

Accident causes 5-kilometer traffic jam on southern expressway

E truck rear-ended a car and dragged it for 20 meters on the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway Saturday afternoon, causing a huge traffic jam.
May 21, 2023 | 07:01 pm PT
Vietnam loses billions to traffic, needs solutions: World Bank

Vietnam loses billions to traffic, needs solutions: World Bank

Ineffective and unsustainable transport policies have led to traffic congestion that causes Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City billions of dollars in losses every year, a World Bank representative said.
December 20, 2022 | 06:52 pm PT
Downpours trigger traffic jams, property damage in northern Vietnam

Downpours trigger traffic jams, property damage in northern Vietnam

Hanoi and northern provinces are once again inundated Tuesday following long-lasting rains from Monday night that caused severe traffic jams and house, crop damage.
May 23, 2022 | 08:38 pm PT
HCMC streets jam-packed as Tet approaches

HCMC streets jam-packed as Tet approaches

With Tet around the corner, Ho Chi Minh City streets are constantly congested, sometimes for entire days, as people go traveling and shopping.
January 26, 2022 | 08:06 pm PT
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