Tag: Hồ Chí Minh
COVID-19: Two Vietnamese returnees confirmed positive, 2,707 in total
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total infection tally climbed to 2,707 after an additional two Vietnamese returnees from abroad were confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Ministry of Health reported on April 13 morning.
HCM City urged to put COVID-19 response measures in place
VOV.VN - Nguyen Thanh Phong, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has requested that numerous local departments and relevant agencies remain alert regarding the risks of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the current increase in infection numbers in neighbouring countries.
Programme calls for support to poor students nationwide
A programme called “Dieu uoc cho em” (Wishes for children) was launched on April 11 to call for resources to support the development of education in extremely difficult areas.
HCM City receives US$1.45 billion of remittances in Q1
Ho Chi Minh City received US$1.45 billion of overseas remittances in the first three months of this year, up 10% over the same period last year, reported the city Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs.
HCM City, Singaporean ministry cooperate in education
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the Singaporean Ministry of Education will cooperate in general and higher education under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached on April 9.
Dutch Consulate General holds photo exhibition in HCM City
A special exhibition named “Best of Three Years” was opened by the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City on April 7, showcasing a selection of the best World Press Photo Contest winning images from 2018 to 2020.
First Vietnam hospital awarded Diamond Status for stroke treatment
VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City-based People’s Hospital 115 has become Vietnam’s first health facility to achieve Diamond Status certification for its stroke treatment, as issued by the World Stroke Organisation (WSO).
Children’s Council model makes children’s voices heard
The Children’s Council model has helped Hanoi authorities and agencies understand aspirations and needs regarding the development of children, heard a recent event to review the Council’s operation in the city in 2017-2020.
Pink buffalo in Saigon
Dang Van Ghen, a farmer living in Ho Chi Minh City’s suburban district of Cu Chi, is the owner of a unique pink buffalo.
Over 10,000 job vacancies introduced at HCM City’s job fair 2021
More than 10,000 jobs were offered at the job fair 2021 jointly held on April 3 by the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Employment Services (YES) Centre and Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper.