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Major roundabout could come full circle in HCMC

Major roundabout could come full circle in HCMC

HCMC is considering reviving a roundabout at the intersection of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets in District 1 after construction of a nearby metro station has been completed.
Residents sidelined as sidewalks get repaved in downtown Hanoi

Residents sidelined as sidewalks get repaved in downtown Hanoi

Hanoi is repaving many downtown sidewalks, but the ensuing mess creates more than a spot of bother for residents who feel the upgrade should have been better managed.
November 15, 2022 | 08:55 pm PT
Hanoi gives West Lake a makeover

Hanoi gives West Lake a makeover

Authorities have replaced degraded railings, set up a lighting system and renovated the sidewalk along the West Lake, a Hanoi icon.
November 9, 2022 | 04:53 pm PT
Messy urban planning ruin cities' grand plan, aesthetics: lawmakers

Messy urban planning ruin cities' grand plan, aesthetics: lawmakers

Haphazard urban planning adjustments are harming urban aesthetics and ruin a cities' strategic planning, National Assembly deputies said Thursday.
November 3, 2022 | 05:06 pm PT
Many street-side trees in Hanoi misused, abused

Many street-side trees in Hanoi misused, abused

Many of the trees that make Hanoi beautiful are dealt with in unattractive ways with little thought given to the harm they might suffer.
October 29, 2022 | 06:31 pm PT
HCMC confers more autonomy on Thu Duc City

HCMC confers more autonomy on Thu Duc City

HCMC has devolved more powers to Thu Duc City for a period of two years with effect from December this year.
October 9, 2022 | 09:16 pm PT
Saigon River has much to offer, and HCMC should use it smartly

Saigon River has much to offer, and HCMC should use it smartly

Esplanade Park in Boston City is situated along the Charles River.
October 2, 2022 | 04:32 pm PT
HCMC sinks by 2cm per year: study

HCMC sinks by 2cm per year: study

Land in Ho Chi Minh City sinks by an average two to five centimeters a year, resulting in more frequent urban flooding, according to new study.
August 26, 2022 | 04:25 pm PT
HCMC traffic infrastructure only 35% complete

HCMC traffic infrastructure only 35% complete

Only 35% of HCMC's planned traffic infrastructure has been completed so far due to the lack of funding and related mechanisms, the municipal People's Committee said Saturday.
August 20, 2022 | 06:13 am PT
Balancing Hanoi heritage preservation and urban development

Balancing Hanoi heritage preservation and urban development

Preserving the wonderful character of Hanoi should not be misinterpreted as trying to convert her into a museum. Such conservationist approach makes sense for a small historic town like Hoi An, but it would be misguided in the case of a major urban agglomeration.
July 3, 2022 | 05:01 pm PT
Record investment pledges perk up HCMC outskirts districts

Record investment pledges perk up HCMC outskirts districts

With $17 billion promised in principle for various projects, Cu Chi and Hoc Mon districts are looking to develop to their full potential in the coming years.
April 20, 2022 | 08:01 pm PT
HCMC envisages metro as axis of underground developments

HCMC envisages metro as axis of underground developments

HCMC is envisioning its metro routes as the axis for several underground developments in its downtown and other top urban areas.
April 15, 2022 | 05:30 pm PT
HCMC to hollow out downtown street

HCMC to hollow out downtown street

Roads and a parking lot will be built beneath Ton Duc Thang Street along the Saigon River as planned by Ho Chi Minh City developers.
April 14, 2022 | 06:00 am PT
HCMC to dig deep for more downtown space

HCMC to dig deep for more downtown space

The HCMC Department of Planning and Architecture is making plans to have at least two more underground areas in District 1 with malls, parking lots and other services.
October 22, 2021 | 04:49 pm PT
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