Roundabout near Ben Thanh Market to become public square
PolicyThe former Quach Thi Trang Roundabout in front of the landmark Ben Thanh Market in downtown HCMC, coupled with Le Loi Boulevard and Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, will undergo renovation and become a public square.
Saigon plans $292 million underground shopping complex
ProjectsA VND6.4 trillion ($292 million) underground shopping complex near the iconic Ben Thanh Market is scheduled to begin operations in 2021.
Ho Chi Minh City to hold design contest for Ben Thanh underground trade center
PolicyHo Chi Minh City (HCMC) People's Committee will hold an international contest to choose the best design for Ben Thanh underground trade centre of the city’s metro line No.1.
Ho Chi Minh City sets up appraisal council for metro lines
PolicyThe HCMC government has established an appraisal council for two urban railway projects linking Ben Thanh Market in District 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9 and Ben Thanh with Tham Luong Depot in District 12.
