Ninh Kieu pedestrian street ceases operation.

The Ninh Kieu pedestrian street on Hai Ba Trung Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City, has ceased operations after more than 3 years due to losses.

Musical performance on Ninh Kieu pedestrian street, Can Tho city - Photo: LE DAN

On August 7-8, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City, stated that the Ninh Kieu pedestrian street has ceased operations for approximately two months due to the investor's inability to manage the project, resulting in losses and their withdrawal before the contract was terminated.

The local authorities are currently seeking approval from the City People's Committee to restart the project. This may involve re-evaluating the price, issuing a call for investment, and organizing a bidding process to select a new investor to operate the facility.

Previously, the People's Committee of Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City (formerly) agreed to terminate the contract for the operation of Ninh Kieu pedestrian street with the Mekong Company branch, effective June 1st.

At the same time, the enterprise must promptly terminate contracts with small traders and fulfill all outstanding financial obligations. It must recover all invested items and coordinate with relevant units to review all public and private assets and items for handover in accordance with regulations.

The Ninh Kieu pedestrian street operates every Saturday and Sunday from 6 PM to 10 PM and officially opened on the night of April 30, 2022.

Cultural, artistic, service, and commercial activities are organized along Hai Ba Trung Street, which features shopping areas, restaurants , and traditional folk music performances.

Traditional activities such as offering incense and paying respects will take place at the Ho Chi Minh Monument area (Ninh Kieu Wharf). This area will also host cultural and artistic activities, events, festivals, entertainment, folk games, and magic shows.

LE DAN

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/pho-di-bo-ninh-kieu-dung-hoat-dong-20250807161307673.htm