A durian vendor operating near the Son Tra night market has been fined by police for urban order violations following an argument with a tourist over fruit weight.
An Dong ward, the first locality to collect sidewalk usage fees via an app, has proposed that the city promptly issue a mechanism for residents to rent sidewalks for business due to "very high demand".
Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Construction proposes piloting software to license and collect fees for temporary use of sidewalks and roadways across the city, aiming to reduce administrative procedures and enhance management efficiency.
An Dong Ward (former District 5) has implemented software to license temporary use of sidewalks and roadways and collect fees, digitizing urban order management processes in the area.
Street vending, food businesses, and illegal parking on sidewalks are common violations subject to fines ranging from 200,000 dong to three million dong.
