Ho Chi Minh City agencies differ on Ben Thanh Market, Turtle Lake renovations

2026-02-03 - 05:26

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has defended ongoing renovation works at the iconic Ben Thanh Market and Ho Con Rua (Turtle Lake) roundabout after a proposal from the city’s Department of Planning and Architecture called for a temporary halt, citing public debate over aesthetics and landscape harmony.