Shopkeepers at traditional markets forced to cut staff, even close down

Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022

Tran Kim Thu, who owns a clothes stall in Ben Thanh Market in HCM City, says: “The maximum sales per day now are only around VND2 million (US$87). It must be at least VND6 million ($262) to break even.”

First HCMC metro tracks due this month

Monday, Oct 09, 2017

The first set of tracks and sleepers will be installed on HCM City’s 19.7km metro line No 1 from Ben Thanh Market to Suoi Tien Tourist Park on October 23, the director of the project has said.  

Food safety scheme to launch

Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade has chosen Hoc Mon Wholesale Market and Ben Thanh Market to implement a pilot food-safety market model.

HCM City cracks down on delays

Monday, Oct 05, 2015

The recent decision by HCM City authorities to revoke 298 development projects, mainly public works, reveals a determination to take stronger measures against delays.

Japanese firm eyes metro line centre

Friday, Jun 12, 2015

A Japanese firm is exploring opportunities to develop a commercial centre in the underground portion of HCM City''s metro Line No 1 near Ben Thanh Market.

Construction starts on metro operation centre

Friday, Jan 16, 2015

Work on an eight-floor operation centre and related works for HCM City''s second metro route from Ben Thanh Market to Tham Luong began yesterday in District 12.

Deputy PM inspects work on City's first metro line

Thursday, Aug 07, 2014

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai yesterday led a Government delegation to inspect the the construction of the Metro Line No1 project in HCM City, the first of its kind in the country.