VOV.VN - President of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio and his spouse arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on March 14 afternoon, beginning a week-long official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

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.

The Ho Chi Minh City's Tourism Department on March 7 signed cooperation agreements with the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) and Vietnam Airport Ground Services Company Limited (VIAGS) on boosting tourism in the city.

VOV.VN - Thousands of women donning Ao Dai, the nation’s traditional long dress, joined in a street parade in Ho Chi Minh City on March 6 as part of the southern city’s eighth annual Ao Dai festival.