HCM City to increase parking feesHCM City will increase automobile parking fees on some sidewalks and roadsides in the city centre to VNĐ20,000-40,000 (US$0.9-1.8) per hour from June 1. HCM City will increase automobile parking fees on some sidewalks and roadsides in the city’s centre to VNĐ20,000-40,000 (US$0.9-1.8) per hour from June 1. The adjustment of automobile parking fees was approved by the People’s Council last Friday in an aim to reduce the number of cars parked on pavements and roads. Automobile owners can pay parking fees via their mobile phone accounts or bank accounts. Parking fees are currently around VNĐ5,000 ($0.22), irrespective of the length of time.