HCM City is seeking to speed up spending on public projects after many districts reported slow rates so far this year. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — HCM City is seeking to speed up spending on public projects after many districts reported slow rates so far this year. A report tabled at a meeting chaired by vice chairman of the city People’s Committee, Trần Vĩnh Tuyến last week showed only 26 per cent of the funds earmarked for this year of VNĐ33.17 trillion (US$1.42 billion) had been disbursed in January-July, far below the target of 50 per cent. Only 13 districts of the 24 districts had a disbursement rate of over 50 per cent. District 11 had the lowest rate of 4 per cent. A district People’s Committee official said the outlay for this year was VNĐ101 billion ($4.35 million), mainly for four key schools and children’s cultural houses. The district received the money late, resulting in slow disbursement, he explained. … [Read more...] about HCM City cracks the whip to speed up public spending
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E-wallets’ latest converts: HCM City street vendors
A juice stall on District 1's Nguyễn Văn Chiêm Street has QR codes for Momo and GrabPay e-wallet services. - VNS Photo Việt Dũng HCM CITY — From morning to early afternoon Nguyễn Văn Chiêm in HCM City’s District 1 is bustling with food vendors selling breakfast and lunch and customers coming to eat. It is somewhat startling to see some of the vendors accepting payment by scanning QR codes using e-wallets since it is still a relatively new trend among street vendors in the city. Nguyễn Thị Mai Hương, owner of a juice stall on the food street, told Việt Nam News that she had been accepting e-wallet payments since around Tết in early February, including Momo and GrabPay by Moca. Though not many customers used them normally, some five or six people a day would pay using e-wallets during promotions from GrabPay, she said. "It is convenient, it does not take a lot of time, I don't have to return … [Read more...] about E-wallets’ latest converts: HCM City street vendors
HCM City always welcomes Japanese investors: local leader
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes and is willing to create favourable conditions for Japanese investors to do long-term business in the locality, especially in the areas of smart city construction, information technology and food processing, stated Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong. A general view of the reception - Photo: VNA Phong made the remark while hosting a reception early March for a delegation of Japanese firms, led by Iijima Isao, Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet, who came to discuss and promote the cooperation potential between HCM City and Japanese localities. The host thanked Iijima Isao for his contributions, recommendations and enthusiastic support for HCM City, voicing his belief that the official would continue to contribute to accelerating the Vietnam-Japan relations, including the ties between HCM City and Japanese localities, in an increasingly effective fashion. HCM City determines the cooperation project with Japan to … [Read more...] about HCM City always welcomes Japanese investors: local leader
Vietjet Air launches first direct HCM City-Osaka flight
Vietjet Air launches first direct HCM City-Osaka flight on December 14. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Budget carrier Vietjet Air launched daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka on December 14, making it the airline’s second direct air route connecting Vietnam and the Japanese city, after Hanoi-Osaka route. “Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s largest city as well as the most modern and vibrant financial and tourism hub. We hope more locals and tourists from Japan and Vietnam will enjoy travelling and trading between these two countries thanks to Vietjet’s fun and affordable flights, Chief Commercial Officer of Kansai International Airport Gregory Jamet said at the launching ceremony at the airport. “We expect that the airline will continue to expand its flight network to Kansai Airport, delivering even more convenience and exciting experiences to their customers,” he added. On this occasion, passengers on the flight from HCM City … [Read more...] about Vietjet Air launches first direct HCM City-Osaka flight
International trade fair begins in HCM City
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — More than 750 enterprises from 20 countries and territories are showcasing various products and services at the 16th Vietnam International Trade Fair that opened on December 5 in HCM City. Vietnam Expo has 800 booths displaying electrical equipment - electronics, hi-tech products, spare parts, industrial machinery – components, building materials, hardware products and hand tools, and food and beverages. The fair also enables business executives to compare notes, establish relationships, attract investment, and promote trade. This year Belarus is the guest of honour at the expo, and nearly 60 leading Belarusian businesses are showcasing products such as agricultural machinery, urban infrastructure facilities, chemical and petrochemicals, and the latest innovations in the pharmaceuticals, food and beverages industries. “Vietnam Expo is truly known as one of the centres of business activity not only in Việt Nam but in the whole of … [Read more...] about International trade fair begins in HCM City
Hanoi, HCM City among the 15 best Asian tourist places
Củ Chi tunnels, one of the tourist attractions in HCM City. (Source: zing.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the 15 best destinations in Asia as ranked by the US News newspaper. The ranking considered local prices, accessibility and the variety of attractions at each destination along with travellers’ feedback, and Hanoi finished in 14th place followed by HCM City. Vietnam’s capital casts a spell over foreign tourists with its history and culture, shopping, dining, and natural landscapes. Kick off a new day with a tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter where nostalgic visitors can see how it has expanded from its original 36 streets before moving to Dong Xuan, the city’s largest market, US News said. In HCM City, “Mopeds whiz by at all hours of the day, cafes take up entire sidewalks and street food vendors serve up delectable local fare despite the year-round heat and humidity,” it said. Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCM City among the 15 best Asian tourist places
Philippine Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
At the ceremony to celebrate the 120th Independence Day of the Philippines held in HCM City on June 19 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-ASEAN Friendship Association on June 19 co-organised a ceremony to mark the 120th Independence Day of the Philippines (June 12). President of the HCM City Vietnam-ASEAN Friendship Association Phan Thi Hong Xuan said Vietnam and the Philippines have strengthened cooperation in different fields such as economy, culture, trade and education. The two countries have also worked together to promote solidarity within and maintained the central role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in major issues related to security and interests of each country and the region, she added. Xuan also noted that the Philippines successfully hosted activities celebrating the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN, helping to enhance the bloc’s position in the … [Read more...] about Philippine Independence Day celebrated in HCM City
Poor girl in HCM City struggling with thalassemia
A young poor girl in HCM City’s Binh Thanh District whose father died and mother often falls into fit epilepsy is suffering from thalassemia. Nguyen Phuong Thao Uyen, 16, has been living with the disease since when she was just a few months old. Since then, she has had to live based on the blood purchased from different sources. After a workplace accident many years ago, Uyen’s mother Nguyen Thi Huong faced meningitis. Following long-term treatment, her condition improved but her heath remains weak and she suffers from epilepsy. Thao Uyen and her ailing mother Huong mostly stays at home and can’t do hard work, leaving the family burden on her father Nguyen Ba Tinh who tried his best to support the family. He was hired to take care of a garden in District 1. Taking advantage time at noon, he pruned trees on streets to earn extra income. He had to work up to 18 hours a day. In 2013, Uyen’s condition worsened and doctors said that she needed an … [Read more...] about Poor girl in HCM City struggling with thalassemia
Miura targets to lift HCM City to third place
HÀ NỘI — Former Việt Nam national team coach Toshiya Miura said he hopes to lead V.League 1 club HCM City to third place this season. The 54-year-old Japanese announced this after signing a two-year contract with the club in HCM City yesterday. The appointment of the former Việt Nam coach is another sign of HCM’s ambition after their third-from-bottom finish in the 14-team V.League 1 last year. “I am very glad and excited to return to Việt Nam to train HCM City. I am eager to begin work and meet Vietnamese fans again,” said Miura. “Last year, the club didn’t finish high in the table, so I have to improve gradually. Our first goal is to enter the top five and then top three in the league this year, and then win the league in the future and compete in Asian events,” said Miura. “I came here to help HCM City become a strong club and develop to a new height,” Miura added. Lê Công Vinh, acting … [Read more...] about Miura targets to lift HCM City to third place
Court blocks Uber lawsuit against HCM City Taxation Department
HCM City People’s Court has blocked Uber B.V’s legal action against the municipal Taxation Department. Le Thi Thu Huong, vice head of the HCM City Taxation Department, cited the court as saying that the lawsuit was sent to the court late October last year. However, the letter of attorney granted by Uber B.V to Uber Vietnam in 2016 did not allow Uber Vietnam to represent its parent company in lawsuits. So, the lawsuit was blocked from proceeding further. HCM City People’s Court has blocked Uber B.V’s legal action against the municipal Taxation Department (photo by VOH) The HCM City Taxation Department previously sent a notice to Uber that it had to pay VND66.68 billion (USD2.94 million) in tax arrears by December 23, but the company only paid VND13.3 billion (USD586,000). Uber B.V. filed a complaint with the General Department of Taxation and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on the grounds that it had fulfilled its tax obligations under the Double … [Read more...] about Court blocks Uber lawsuit against HCM City Taxation Department