Construction of the VND12.77 trillion (US$484 million) Pearl Theater and a culture and art complex surrounding it is set to begin next month. The project, spanning 191,240 hectares, will be located next to West Lake. It is expected to serve as a prominent landmark in the city with completion targeted for 2029. In late May, …
[September 14th] Hanoi’s $484M Pearl Theater construction to start in October Read More »
A powerful storm on Thursday afternoon toppled nearly a dozen trees that crushed motorbikes and posed risks to commuters in Ho Chi Minh City. At about 5:30 p.m., heavy rain and strong winds swept across the Chinatown area of HCMC. The storm uprooted a century-old tamarind tree measuring about 20 meters tall and more than …
[September 13th] Thunderstorm uproots trees, blows off roofs across Ho Chi Minh City Read More »
Dong Nai Province authorities have announced plans to build a bridge over the Dong Nai River within three years to boost connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and Long Thanh airport. The Cat Lai Bridge would be 4.7 km long and cost around VND18 trillion (US$682 million), Ho Van Ha, the province’s vice chairman, said …
[September 12th] Cat Lai Bridge linking HCMC, Long Thanh airport to break ground in 2026 Read More »
