Vehicles wade through floodwater caused by tidal surges on An Binh street in District 5, HCM City, in October 2018 (Photo: VNA) Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is making a climate change response plan for 2020 – 2030 with the support of international organisations, focused on mitigation and adaptation measures. At a workshop on July 16, Assoc. Prof. Dr Mai Tuan Anh, head of the hydrometeorology and climate change division at the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment, said according to a study conducted by the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Germany’s NewClimate Institute and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, suitable climate change response policies in cities will help the world save billions of dollars annually. For example, energy saving policies can cut households’ expenses as well as greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, policies on developing public transportation will help city dwellers minimise … [Read more...] about HCM City to have new climate change response plan
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HCM City to host Vietnam-RoK Culture, Tourism Festival
The Busan Sea Festival in the Republic of Korea (Photo courtesy of KTO) HCM City (VNA) - The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam will organise a Vietnam-Republic of Korea (RoK) Culture and Tourism Festival in Ho Chi Minh City at the end of September. The annual event will feature a series of activities to promote the cultural and tourism attractions of the two countries, including a showcase of new destinations, tour products and music and art performances, with the participation of Vietnamese and Korean famous artists. The Korean agency expects to showcase its country’s friendly and beautiful images as well as cultural and tourism exchanges between the two countries. Besides the festival, the KTO will also organise various events to promote the RoK’s tourism in Vietnam, including a road show on Korean MICE tourism in Hanoi in July and the Korea Travel Awards in Hanoi and HCM City in December. In the second half of this year it plans to launch the Korea Tour … [Read more...] about HCM City to host Vietnam-RoK Culture, Tourism Festival
HCM City to host international Jiujitsu championship
An international Jiujitsu event will be held in HCM City later this month. (Photo: vothuat.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The DUMAU Saigon International Jiujitsu Championship will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25-26. Hundreds of athletes from 40 clubs in Asia have registered to compete. Local clubs include Kimura Bjj Vietnam, Ronin Bjj Hanoi, Saigon Jiu-Jitsu and UFC Gym Vietnam. They will face visiting martial artists of Atos Phillippines, Budo Academy, Equilibrium MMA and H/Art Jiu Jitsu. The organising board has agreed for judo and MMA athletes to take part in the competition. Fighters will be divided into weight and age categories for men and women. The championship is an Asian Jujitsu Federation event and will be held at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium.-VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City to host international Jiujitsu championship
HCM City to host classical music extravaganzas
A performance at the opening event of the Vietnam Connection Music Festival on August 12 (Photo: sggp.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Around 20 prominent international artists will perform at three special concerts at the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) on August 18 and 19. The concerts are among a series of activities held within the framework of the Vietnam Connection Music Festival in the city. The concert on August 18 night entitled “Stephanie Chase and Friends” will see performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor staged by US artist Stephanie Chase, one of the most renowned violists in the world, and Vietnamese renowned violist Bui Cong Duy. In addition, Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins in B Minor will be delivered by Stephanie Chase, Zhan Shu, Hoang Linh Chi and Chuong Vu. Meanwhile, the Quatour Arod, a young string quartet from France, will play Haydn’s Quarter … [Read more...] about HCM City to host classical music extravaganzas
Humanitarian Month kicked off in HCM City to encourage people giving
(Photo source: VNA)The month-long campaign will run to May 31st as part of activities to mark the Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (May 8th) – Everywhere for everyone. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice President of Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Tran Thi Hong An urged the HCM City Red Cross Society to promote humanitarian values and the movement of good deeds, and provide effective humanitarian support for disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the community. With about 4 million volunteers all over the country, the VRCS has been harvesting significant achievements for their cause, said Gianni Volpin, Head of Mission in Vietnam at the International Committee of the Red Cross. He mentioned the movement to send Tet gifts to the poor and Agent Orange victims as a highlight of the VRCS’s activities. The movement was initiated in 1999, aiming to bring a warmer Tet, the Vietnamese traditional New Year, to poor people. It has been maintained and further expanded today. … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Month kicked off in HCM City to encourage people giving
HCM City hopes for stronger multifaceted ties with Japanese prefecture
The meeting between Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong and Nagano Governor Shuichi Abe on April 10 (Photo: sggp.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Officials of Ho Chi Minh City met with leaders of Japan’s Nagano prefecture on April 10, expressing their willingness to step up bilateral cooperation in agriculture, hi-tech industry, vocational training, education and health care. At the meeting with Nagano Governor Shuichi Abe, Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said he was very impressed with the precision mechanics sector as well as the training quality and curriculum of universities in Nagano when he visited two businesses in Suwa region, dubbed “Switzerland of the East”, and two universities. This Japan trip aims to seek more cooperation opportunities in agriculture, hi-tech industry, vocational training, education and health care, he said, noting that Nagano is strong at manufacturing, … [Read more...] about HCM City hopes for stronger multifaceted ties with Japanese prefecture
Seven flights between Hanoi, HCM City added before Tet
The flights, with about 1,300 seats, are operated from February 12-14, or the 27th – 29th of the last lunar month as flights between the two metropolises were always 90-99 percent full over the last few days. Photo for illustration. Source: nld.com According to the plan, Vietnam Airlines runs two more flights a day, one departing from Hanoi at 14:50 and another taking off from HCM City at 18:00. Jetstar Pacific operates an additional flight from HCM City to Hanoi at 10:30 on February 12. To implement the plan, the airlines had to carry out aircraft maintenance at night so planes can be ready for use in the days. The Airports Corporation of Vietnam estimated that there will be more than 4 million passengers going through Tan Son Nhat International Airport during this Tet, up 25 percent from the same period last year. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Seven flights between Hanoi, HCM City added before Tet
Seven flights between HN, HCM City added before Tet
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and low-cost Jetstar Pacific scheduled seven extra flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to meet high travel demand before Tet, the traditional New Year of Vietnam.The flights, with about 1,300 seats, are operated from February 12-14, or the 27th – 29th of the last lunar month as flights between the two metropolises were always 90-99 percent full over the last few days.According to the plan, Vietnam Airlines runs two more flights a day, one departing from Hanoi at 14:50 and another taking off from HCM City at 18:00.Jetstar Pacific operates an additional flight from HCM City to Hanoi at 10:30 on February 12.To implement the plan, the airlines had to carry out aircraft maintenance at night so planes can be ready for use in the days.The Airports Corporation of Vietnam estimated that there will be more than 4 million passengers going through Tan Son Nhat International Airport during this Tet, up 25 percent from the same period last … [Read more...] about Seven flights between HN, HCM City added before Tet
Fairy tale musical Lucia and the Ice Mountain premiered in HCM City
Dancer To To plays Lucia in the musical Lucia and the Ice Mountain, which will premiere in HCM City today. (Photo courtesy of the organisers)HCMCity (VNA) - Lucia and the Ice Mountain, a fairy tale musicalco-produced by young musicians and producers from ASEAN countries, premiered inHCM City on January 6.Themusical was inspired by and based on the book Land of the Blue Mountains byEnglish children’s writer Enid Blyton.Itfeatures the adventure of Princess Lucia Valentina O’Donnell along with herfaithful dog Saxton who travels to Ice Mountain to find a cure for the diseaseof her sick mother, Queen Marian.Onthe journey, she faces challenges made by the cold-hearted Ice Queen.Themusical is directed by Singaporean actor and director Marc Valentine, and itsscreenplay was written by producer and writer Kevin Chua, who is based inSingapore and Los Angeles.Theplay’s music is composed by Indonesian composer Ivan Tangkulung and singerMavelina Setiawan and it is … [Read more...] about Fairy tale musical Lucia and the Ice Mountain premiered in HCM City
Fairy tale musical set for premiere in HCM City
Lucia and the Ice Mountain, a fairy tale musical co-produced by young musicians and producers from ASEAN countries, will premiere in HCM City today. Tố Tố plays Lucia in the musical Lucia and the Ice Mountain The musical was inspired by and based on the book Land of the Blue Mountains by English children’s writer Enid Blyton.It features the adventure of Princess Lucia Valentina O’Donnell along with her faithful dog Saxton who travels to Ice Mountain to find a cure for the disease of her sick mother, Queen Marian.On the journey, she faces challenges made by the cold-hearted Ice Queen.The musical is directed by Singaporean actor and director Marc Valentine, and its screenplay was written by producer and writer Kevin Chua, who is based in Singapore and Los Angeles.The play’s music is composed by Indonesian composer Ivan Tangkulung and singer Mavelina Setiawan and it is choreographed by Vietnamese dancer Tố Tố, the 2016 … [Read more...] about Fairy tale musical set for premiere in HCM City