Tet goods are bustling, Ho Chi Minh City supermarkets launch many promotions
At this time, the shopping atmosphere at supermarkets in Ho Chi Minh City becomes much busier. Recorded at many points of sale such as MM Mega Market, GO!, Co.opmart... the number of customers has increased significantly, especially in the evenings and weekends. Consumers said that they prioritize shopping early to avoid crowds, and at the same time take advantage of promotional programs.
According to records, stalls for cakes, jams, soft drinks, frozen foods and household appliances serving Tet have also begun to attract customers' attention. Supermarkets also display these products in easily visible areas for people to conveniently shop. At the same time, arrange more consulting staff during peak hours to serve the increased number of customers. See more...
Cars over 8 tons are prohibited from crossing Cat Lai ferry to kick off bridge construction
On January 13, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction announced a plan to coordinate traffic regulation at Cat Lai ferry terminal to serve the groundbreaking ceremony of the Cat Lai bridge construction project.
Accordingly, in two time frames from 0:00 to 5:00 on January 14 and from 9:00 on January 14 to 5:00 on January 15, 2026, cars with a tonnage of 8 tons or more will be prohibited from traveling through Cat Lai ferry.
During the prohibition period, vehicles from Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai are guided to circulate according to alternative routes: Ho Chi Minh City - Mai Chi Tho street - Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway - 319 road - Nhon Trach Industrial Park (Dong Nai province). See more...
Reasons why Ho Chi Minh City is chilly and rainy today
Recorded in many areas of Ho Chi Minh City, there is unseasonal rain, the sky is cloudy. The lowest temperature is 21-24 degrees C, in some places below 21 degrees C, accompanied by light winds, causing a clear cold feeling.
Many high-rise buildings are hidden under a cloudy mosquito net. On central roads such as Dien Bien Phu, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Cach Mang Thang Tam... people go out in jackets, thin sweaters, and masks to keep warm. See more...
Sanctioning a person disguised as a superhero driving a large displacement motorbike to cover a license plate
On January 13, the Traffic Police Department of Ho Chi Minh City Police (PC08) said that it had strictly handled the case of a person wearing a Deadpool character costume, covering from head to toe, driving a large displacement motorbike violating traffic order and safety regulations.
Previously, on January 12, through information reflected by people, functional forces recorded images and videos showing drivers of large displacement motorbikes traveling on Le Loi street (Go Vap ward) in a state of not wearing helmets, license plates being obscured. See more...
Unlabeled food rampant in Ho Chi Minh City market
On January 13, reporters' records at many traditional markets showed that non-branded noodles and vermicelli are still sold quite commonly. The price of fresh noodles ranges from 30,000 - 35,000 VND/kg, vermicelli is about 20,000 - 30,000 VND/kg.
At a vermicelli and noodle selling point on Nguyen Lam street, when asked to buy fresh noodles, the seller quickly brought out bags that had been divided by 1 kg to offer. "The noodles just arrived this morning, sold during the day, so they are guaranteed to be fresh, there are no goods to spend the night" - this person said and said that regular customers are mainly small-scale eateries in the area. See more...
