Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai had a meeting with visiting World Bank (WB) Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro on March 23 to discuss ways for enhancing cooperation.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, has been paying attention to developing the hi-tech industry so as to bring into full play opportunities brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on March 20 asked Ho Chi Minh City to focus on personnel development, especially high-quality workforce, and attract talents at home and abroad, thus meeting requirements of rapid, sustainable development and international integration.

VOV.VN - Despite the negative impact of COVID-19, several major retail groups have quietly brought in new international brands to Vietnam this year, with priority being given to large-scale stores situated in prime locations in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Many enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City have witnessed a rebound in production and exports since the beginning of the year, despite continuing to face COVID-19 challenges, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is examining the possibility of allowing COVID-19 infected cases (F0) and close-contact cases (F1) to return to the workplace if their health is guaranteed.

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City's Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen hosted a reception for new French Consul General Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser on March 8, during which the guest said the French business community always wishes to contribute to the city’s development.

VOV.VN - Major groups of up to 500 MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and events) visitors or more are set to enjoy free tickets or discounted fares when visiting tourist attractions in HCM City, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center.

VOV.VN - The first electric buses of VinBus Ecology Transport Services Limited Liability Company (VinBus) were officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City to facilitate local commuters’ travel.

VOV.VN - Two more trains of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line No.1 (Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien) are set to arrive in Khanh Hoi port in the southern city on March 11, according to the HCM City Urban Railway Management Board.