Throughout its over 300-year history of formation and development, Saigon - Gia Dinh - Ho Chi Minh City has always been closely connected to waterways, particularly the Saigon River. Along this river are Binh Dong Wharf, Bach Dang Wharf, and Nha Rong Wharf in the city center, and a network of crisscrossing canals running throughout the city.

The first Ho Chi Minh City river festival will be held from August 4-6, with the aim of boosting local tourism, according to a plan issued by the municipal People’s Committee.

According to renowned Canadian travel website The Travel, Ho Chi Minh City is among the 10 best destinations in Asia with many great places to visit. The best time to enjoy the good weather in the city is from March to May.

Every spring, flower fields on the banks of the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City become more attractive with flowers being in full bloom, attracting many visitors.

HCM City has developed a plan to develop new riverside activities and economic services along the Saigon River in the 2020-2045 period.

Border guards of Ho Chi Minh City on May 2 morning rescued a US citizen in distress on the Saigon River.

Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan on March 12 conducted a field trip to inspect the progress of the flood prevention project in the city.

HCM City is seeking help from the Prime Minister to resolve a financial conflict that has led to the suspension of the city’s multi-million dollar anti-flooding project.

All ports along the Saigon River will be relocated by the end of the year to reduce pressure on transport in HCM City, according to a report from the Transport Ministry submitted to the Government.

The number of foreign tourists coming to HCM City on cruise ships remains relatively low because of a lack of ports for cruise ships, according to tourism experts.

Many households in HCM City’s outlying district of Cu Chi have started growing rau mop (pimply lasia) since it brings a good income.

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has selected the Republic of Korea’s Lotte group as the investor of a smart complex project in the city’s Thu Thiem New Urban Area.

HCM City has begun the second phase of an environmental sanitation project at a cost of more than 524 million USD, city authorities announced.

Serious floods are likely to recur in Ho Chi Minh City, especially low-lying and inner areas, in the next 10 days as tidal surges will rise quickly from October 11-20.

HCM City is cracking down on pollution, with the People’s Committee spelling out measures for waste control.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked for a specific plan to help Vietnamese returning from Cambodia settle down in Vietnam.

The government of HCM City on June 3 signed a 450-million-USD contract with a private company for a project to prevent tidal flooding in a 570-sq km area of the city.

Dau Tieng reservoir has begun to release water at 30 cubic metres per second on the Saigon River, providing water for HCM City’s residents.

Dinner In The Sky, a slightly bizarre concept that has caught on in 45 countries – 22 guests are hoisted in the air by a crane to dine 60 metres up in the air – has made its way to Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City has implemented two major plans which will form enlarged center area alongside Saigon River, reported the Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper.