Vehicles crowd Phan Dinh Phung Street in daily traffic in Ho Chi Minh City. Since living in Ho Chi Minh City for more than a decade since 2013, I’ve traded Singapore’s sterile MRT for the seat of a Honda Lead. Cong Hoa Street in Ho Chi Minh City during the peak hours. In Vietnam, we say: "Nhanh một giây, chậm cả đời" (Faster by a second, slower by a lifetime). That red light is a moment to breathe and ensure we all get home to our families.

Source: Tuoitre News April 04, 2026 15:27 UTC