Meet creator of mini ‘fire engine’ designed for Saigon’s narrow alleys
The local fire brigade gave approval to the improvised fire motorcycle and has allowed Thanh to use it to help battle several blazes
Enough is enough: Saigon’s century-old alley says no to picture-snapping tourists
Residents of a famous alleyway in Ho Chi Minh City are taking a stand against unwanted photographers
Beer joints steal sidewalks, cause noise pollution on Saigon avenue
The business owners, in attempts to eclipse others, equipped their facilities with DJ stations, strobe lights, and loudspeaker systems
Ho Chi Minh City residents told to brace for full week of rain
Precipitation will average 30-50mm per 24 hours and up to 80mm per 24 hours in some areas
No-shows and other fears: Daily life of food delivery workers in Vietnam
Over the danger of unemployment, these workers would rather face the risks involved with their job any day
Saigon's District 1 pilots upgraded smart-city management model
City leaders can easily keep track of necessary information with portable electronic devices, such as their smartphones
Saigon peddlers face tough times in pandemic-hit economy
Things are much more difficult for them in recent months than in years past
Deceased newborn found in suitcase left behind in Saigon rental
It tenants had moved out just a few days prior to the discovery
Saigon Co.op to close oldest supermarket in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Co.op Mart Cong Quynh was the first-ever supermarket established under the Co.op Mart chain
Ho Chi Minh City to revamp 155-year-old Thu Ngu Flag Tower
The flag tower was originally completed in October 1865 as a signal device for ferries navigating the interweaving streams in the Saigon – Gia Dinh area