Vietnam: No pets or picnics on new pedestrian street

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Image caption, The opening of the broad new pedestrian zone marked the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War
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The authorities in Vietnam's largest city have banned pets from its first pedestrian street, it's reported.

Nguyen Hue, a broad pedestrianised zone in central Ho Chi Minh City, opened to much fanfare at the end of April. But the local government has now issued a list of restrictions on what people can do there, . As well as banning all pets, roller-skating is now forbidden, as is sitting on picnic blankets. People will need to bring their own caffeine too, as selling coffee is also no longer allowed along the street.

Turning 600m-long Nguyen Hue pedestrian-only wasn't cheap, with a reported price tag of almost $20m (拢13m), and the new restrictions will ensure it stays tidy and safe. But while picnics are out and Fido has to stay at home, locals can still enjoy other features on the street, including the which "dance" to music each night.

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