Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic Ben Thanh Market heats up ahead of Tet
Dec 23, 2024 · As the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is one month away, the iconic Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is bustling, welcoming the sheer number of market-goers and visitors.
News - Ben Thanh Market - Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Oct 18, 2023 · Ben Thanh Market is one of the indispensable sights for tourists when coming to Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Thanh Market was built over 110 years to become one of the city's architectural, cultural and tourism symbols.
Traders complain about bad conditions at Ben Thanh Market in …
Oct 19, 2023 · Vendors at the iconic Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City have said they do not feel secure to do business as the market has deteriorated. It is often leaky and flooded whenever heavy rains or high tides hit the city.
HCMC's Ben Thanh Market history and transformation
As tasked by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, District 1 authorities have recently developed a plan to rebuild the historic square in front of the iconic Ben Thanh Market by April 30 next year, in time for Vietnam’s major Reunification Day and Labor Day holidays.
Ho Chi Minh City to revamp iconic Ben Thanh Market
Oct 15, 2023 · The administration in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City has proposed revitalizing the iconic Ben Thanh Market, including replacing its current tile effect roofing sheets with roof tiles, District 1 vice-chairman Vu Nguyen Quang Vinh said at a meeting on Saturday.
HCMC chairman wants Ben Thanh Square to emulate New York's …
The approved plan, unveiled October last year, allocates VND157 billion (US$6.42 million) to develop a public square in front of the iconic Ben Thanh Market. Covering an area of 45,800 square meters, the square will be paved with natural granite stones and include a park, a lighting system, and various public amenities.
HCM City plans to renovate Bến Thành Market - Vietnam News
Oct 28, 2023 · HCM CITY — HCM City authorities are working on a project to renovate Bến Thành Market, one of the city’s oldest wholesale markets. The renovation will include roof tiles, water supply and drainage systems, electricity, lighting and fire protection. Four main gates and kiosks will also be repaired.
Iconic Ben Thanh Market dilapidated after 100 years
The historic Ben Thanh Market, traditionally considered the heart and soul of Ho Chi Minh City, is looking increasingly dank and unappealing with a leaky roof and discolored walls.
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HCM City plans to renovate Ben Thanh Market - Báo VietNamNet
Oct 28, 2023 · FRESH LOOK: HCM City’s authorities are working on a project to renovate Bến Thành Market, one of the city’s oldest wholesale markets. Roof tiles, water supply and drainage systems, electricity, lighting and fire protection will be renovated.