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Hundreds fined as Saigon puts the brakes on sidewalk driving
Over 100 motorbike riders in Ho Chi Minh City were fined on February 15 for driving on sidewalks as the local administration looks to reestablish order on its streets.
Cause of mass poisoning behind 7 deaths in northern Vietnam identified
Methanol-tainted alcohol has been identified as the cause behind mass food poisoning that left seven dead and 31 hospitalized in a northern province earlier this week, Vietnam’s food safety watchdog said on February 15.
HCM City transport dept to hold monthly breakfast meeting with press
Leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport have invited local journalists to a breakfast meeting to discuss issues regarding the city’s traffic situation.
Anti-motorbike sidewalk barriers stir debate in HCM City
Authorities in downtown Ho Chi Minh City have requested that the installation of anti-motorbike barriers on several sidewalks be reconsidered as they may pose an obstacle to pedestrians
Vietnam’s tech firms yet to overcome domestic challenges
Several local tech startups have followed the phenomenal success of mobile game Flappy Bird, winning over millions of users worldwide, but industry insiders have conceded that there remains a tough road ahead for firms based in Vietnam to really thrive internationally.
Saigon’s vegetable origin-tracing program stumbles over label provider
A program launched in January allowing Ho Chi Minh City residents to trace the origin of vegetables via a QR code scan is raising eyebrows over who really provides the QR-coded labels.
Saigon to revitalize downtown riverside park
A weekly market will be held at a park along the Saigon River in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, as municipal authorities look to revitalize the weather-beaten historical site.
Experts warn of lead poisoning in Vietnamese children
Experts in Vietnam have warned of the risk of lead poisoning in children, including those who live in the city and far from industrial zones.
Vietnamese authorities to reorganize street vending activities in Hoi An
Street vendors in the ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam who rip off tourists or solicit them to buy their items will be purged in a campaign to restore order in the tourist hub.
Saigon’s future Western Bus Station to be connected to metro, monorail systems
A new station to be constructed in Binh Chanh District will replace the current Western Bus Station as Ho Chi Minh City’s hub for buses going to and from Mekong Delta provinces.