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“Nail traps” re-appear on HCMC streets

April 15, 2013 | 10:27

The ‘nail trap’, a scam in which thugs scatter nails or handmade pointed objects on the road to cause flat tires and then charge passers-by exorbitant fees to fix them, has reappeared in Ho Chi Minh City after a long absence.

Fresh charm, old world hospitality

February 27, 2013 | 14:25

Tay Giang District in the central province of Quang Nam can be said to be a new tourism find in Vietnam.

City to launch new river tours

February 23, 2013 | 09:42

In Ho Chi Minh City, home to a diverse system of canals and rivers, officials are focusing on developing seven new river routes to meet the demand of both domestic and foreign visitors, a Phap Luat (Law) newspaper report says.

Ministry proposes 11 cultural relics for national ranking

August 28, 2012 | 19:01

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has submitted to the National Cultural Heritage Council a request for national ranking of 11 cultural relics in 12 provinces and cities of Vietnam.

Southern property rocked to the core

August 13, 2012 | 12:53

A string of Ho Chi Minh City realty projects are on the back foot after being hit by economic turbulence.

Retail nightmare plays out in south

May 21, 2012 | 12:31

With huge new retail space from projects ready to hit the market and ongoing projects cooling their heels amid a gloomy economy, Ho Chi Minh City retail developers are experiencing sleepless nights finding ways to lure tenants, writes Thanh Thuy.

Trading on capital’s reputation

February 28, 2012 | 20:19

Hanoi could roll out big trade centres soon.

Floodwaters submerge most central region

October 17, 2011 | 17:09

The tropical depression brought in normal to heavy rainfall in most of the central region over the last two days causing severe flooding in several areas, worst hit being Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces.

Mollusca sector to come out of its shell

October 02, 2011 | 22:56

The development of mollusca trading has taken a big step forward.

Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

July 11, 2011 | 09:33

The Chia Se Programme, funded by Swedish International Development Agency, has ushered in a new effective method for eradicating hunger and reducing poverty in the targeted provinces.

Keppel Land’s waterfront projects gets green light

June 20, 2011 | 14:11

Keppel Land Limited and Vietnamese partners have just taken a closer step for an integrated waterfront residential development site in Ho Chi Minh City.

Players to help shoot for improved infrastructure

May 30, 2011 | 07:16

Ho Chi Minh City is pondering over collecting infrastructure-connection fees from real estate developers to improve its infrastructure and urban planning conditions and District 2 is expected to be the first to step up to the plate.

City golf projects fail to get into the swing of things

May 16, 2011 | 16:15

Many Ho Chi Minh City golf course projects face delays due to site clearance problems.

HCM City rises in the east

May 04, 2011 | 13:51

The eastern part of HCM City has been transforming rapidly thanks to several key transport projects and new modern urban areas with high rises that are springing up along the Sai Gon River.