Tag: HCM City
HCM City Buddhist Sangha joins COVID-19 prevention efforts
The Ho Chi Minh City Buddhist Sangha presented VND1 billion (US$43,400) to the committee for the mobilisation, reception, and distribution of COVID-19 prevention funds through the city’s Fatherland Front Committee on March 15, giving a helping hand in the fight against the pandemic.
‘Ao dai’ week 2021 opens in HCM City
A series of cultural activities within the “Ao Dai Week 2021” are being organised this weekend in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate International Women's Day (March 8).
HCM City seeks private investors for metro lines
Ho Chi Minh City wants to attract more private investment instead of relying on official development assistance (ODA) to build its remaining metro lines, but experts have said that it faces a difficult challenge.
Gift market bustling ahead of International Women’s Day
VOV.VN - The gift market in the buildup to International Women’s Day on March 8 in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has become increasingly hectic in recent days as fresh flowers and popular gift items serve to attract hordes of customers.
Foreign investment in HCM City reaches US$337.8 million over two-month period
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City registered a total of US$337.8 million in foreign investment during the initial two months of the year, equivalent to 70.3% of the figure achieved during the same period from last year.
HCM City told to get creative to enhance gender equality
The Ho Chi Minh City Committee for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equality needs to take creative and effective approaches to ensure gender equality in every aspect, a city leader has said.
Tan Son Nhat airport to serve 50 million passengers a year by 2030
The Ministry of Transport has approved the addition of a weather surveillance radar station to the detailed plan to expand HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport to both the north and south to serve 50 million passengers per year by 2030.
HCM City zeroes in on becoming regional AI hub
Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc has signed a programme on artificial intelligence (AI) research and development in the city for the 2020-2030 period.
Shapes of Sounds offers new folk arts performances
The Voice of Ho Chi Minh City People (VOH) has launched a special art project offering folk music, dance and singing performances this month as part of its efforts to preserve and introduce Vietnamese traditional arts and culture to residents and visitors.
HCM City: Consumer prices see slight rise after Tet holiday
Consumer prices in Ho Chi Minh City showed slight fluctuations on February 16, or the fifth day of the new lunar year and the last day of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, with most traders in wet markets resuming business.
