Gym chain Citigym scales back operations in Ho Chi Minh City
Economy 21:29 10/11/2026Citigym has announced the suspension of operations at two fitness clubs in Ho Chi Minh City, with its Van Hanh Mall branch shut down permanently on Tuesday and its Le Van Viet facility set to close temporarily from Wednesday.
California Fitness crisis deepens in Vietnam as nationwide network down to just one gym
Vietnam News 13:28 03/11/2026Amid mounting backlash over mass club closures, unresolved prepaid memberships, and a proposed additional monthly fee for existing members, California Fitness & Yoga was left with just one operating gym nationwide as of November 3.
California Fitness & Yoga faces fresh backlash over proposed reopening fee
Vietnam News 21:48 31/10/2026California Fitness & Yoga has faced renewed criticism after proposing to charge existing members VND599,000 (US$23) per month to resume workouts at selected clubs, even as disputes over benefits under previous contracts remain unresolved.
Big-name gyms are closing their doors in Vietnam. What's behind the shake-up?
In-Depth 13:55 30/10/2026From California Fitness's sweeping shutdowns to Core Fitness & Yoga's sudden suspension, major gym chains in Vietnam are struggling to stay afloat. With interest in fitness showing little sign of fading, what is going wrong with the gym business?
Foreign yoga instructor reportedly struggles to pay rent as major gym chain faces club closures, unpaid wage claims
Vietnam News 16:02 14/10/2026As California Fitness & Yoga faces club closures and allegations of unpaid wages, a foreign yoga instructor's reported struggle to pay rent has drawn widespread attention on social media.
Citigym's tax debt in Vietnam exceeds $361,000
Economy 14:38 10/10/2026Citigym's outstanding tax debt has increased from VND7.53 billion (US$286,000) to more than VND9.5 billion ($361,000), according to the latest figures released by Tax Sub-Department No. 10 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Multiple gym chains in Ho Chi Minh City owe billions of dong in tax
Economy 20:35 25/09/2026Amid a recent shakeout in Vietnam’s gym industry, several gym chains in Ho Chi Minh City have been named by tax authorities for owing billions of dong in unpaid taxes, with one company owing as much as US$290,000.
Former world champion Joshua back in gym after horror crash
World 17:14 17/01/2026Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym for "mental strength therapy", just weeks after a car crash which killed two of the former world heavyweight champion's close friends.
Fit24 closes all Ho Chi Minh City gyms given tough fitness market
Economy 13:31 08/10/2024Surviving in the current fitness market is a significant challenge
Ho Chi Minh City shuts gyms, wedding centers, buffet restaurants to stall COVID-19 spread
Vietnam News 14:34 07/05/2021Indoor sports facilities, wedding reception centers, and buffet restaurants across Ho Chi Minh City will be shuttered from 6:00 pm on Friday
In Vietnam, young women favor health over sheer beauty
In-Depth 11:25 03/03/2020They exercise regularly in different ways to keep their body in shape and good health
Vietnamese six-packed boys ‘a sight for sore eyes’ in Saigon park
In-Depth 19:00 10/02/2020They have been working out hard over the years