Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong speaks at the banquet on September 1 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City hosted a banquet on September 1 in celebration of the 73rd National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945). The event was attended by Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong, and Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam. It also saw the presence of foreign consuls general and their spouses, along with representatives of foreign consulates, economic-trade-cultural agencies, foreign business associations, and international and non-governmental organisations in HCM City. In his speech, Phong said 73 years ago, under the leadership of then President Ho Chi Minh and the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese people launched the great August Revolution to regain … [Read more...] about HCM City hosts banquet to mark 73rd National Day
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Vietnam fisheries int’l exhibition opens in HCM City
Visitors to the Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2018 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2018 kicked off at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on August 22. The event attracts 233 exhibitors from 14 countries and territories, including 153 of Vietnam, showcasing aquatic products in 374 booths. The numbers of both exhibitors and booths increase by 6.8 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively, from last year. Vietfish 2018, lasting through August 24, also features many workshops discussing the market situation, production trends and other hot topics in the fisheries sector at present. Ngo Van Ich, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, said over the last 20 years, Vietfish has established itself as a leading and influential fisheries exhibition in Asia as seen in the surge of exhibitors, booths and visitors. He noted fisheries is defined as … [Read more...] about Vietnam fisheries int’l exhibition opens in HCM City
HCM City encourages solar energy
Solar panels being installed on a house in Tan Binh District, HCM City. (Photo: sggp.org.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Three years after beginning a pilot programme to buy solar power at 2,000 VND (8.7 US cents) per kWh generated in homes and offices, Ho Chi Minh City has signed up 290 consumers. The city’s power tariffs for domestic consumption range from 1,549 VND to 2,701 VND per kWh, depending on the quantum of use. Tuoi tre newspaper quoted some people as saying that the high cost of solar panels and equipment is what prevents more from signing up. Phu Hoang Yen of Tan Binh district said, for instance, she first knew about the solar programme in 2016 through the media, but at that time installing the panels cost 200 million VND (8,700 USD). Last June, when the cost had gone down to around 100 million VND, she bought the system, but even that price is unaffordable to many people, she said. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga of Phu Nhuan district thought about it many times before finally … [Read more...] about HCM City encourages solar energy
HCM City looks to encourage solar energy use, pays consumers for power
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Three years after beginning a pilot programme to buy solar power at VNĐ2,000 (8.7 US cents) per kWh generated in homes and offices, HCM City has signed up 290 consumers. The city’s power tariffs for domestic consumption range from VNĐ1,549 to VNĐ2,701 per kWh, depending on the quantum of use. Tuổi trẻ newspaper quoted some people as saying that the high cost of solar panels and equipment is what prevents more from signing up. Phu Hoàng Yến of Tân Bình District said, for instance, she first knew about the solar programme in 2016 through the media, but at that time installing the panels cost VNĐ200 million (US$8,700). Last June, when the cost had gone down to around VNĐ100 million, she bought the system, but even that price is unaffordable to many people, she said. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga of Phú Nhuận District thought about it many times before finally deciding to … [Read more...] about HCM City looks to encourage solar energy use, pays consumers for power
MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Hanoi, HCM City
The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to upgrade runways at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, the nation’s two largest and busiest airports, which would cost around VND4.2 trillion (US$184 million). The runway at HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to upgrade the runways at the nation’s two biggest airports.-VNA/VNS Photo In the document submitted to the Government, the ministry said that the renovation of two runways at these airports was urgent as they pose potential risks to aviation safety. The move was made after the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the operator of domestic civilian airports, reported that the runways at the two airports in Ha Noi and HCM City have become seriously degraded. Cracks and subsidence had appeared on the surface of the runways. Some parts were reported as getting muddy in rainy weather, impacting the operations of large airplanes. The ministry has … [Read more...] about MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Hanoi, HCM City
MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Ha Noi, HCM City
The Ministry of Transport has proposed a plan to upgrade runways at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, the nation’s two largest and busiest airports, which would cost around VND4.2 trillion (US$184 million). In the document submitted to the Government, the ministry said that the renovation of two runways at these airports was urgent as they pose potential risks to aviation safety. The move was made after the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the operator of domestic civilian airports, reported that the runways at the two airports in Ha Noi and HCM City have become seriously degraded. Cracks and subsidence had appeared on the surface of the runways. Some parts were reported as getting muddy in rainy weather, impacting the operations of large airplanes. The ministry has estimated that total investment capital for upgrading the runways at the two airports would cost roughly $184 million. Work on the security fence system and other roads would cost around VND256 billion ($11.2 … [Read more...] about MoT proposes upgrading airport runways in Ha Noi, HCM City
HCM City calls for locals’ involvement in battle against dengue fever
Spraying chemical to kill mosquito (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The People’s Committees at districts, wards and communes must mobilise all resources and take drastic measures to prevent dengue fever, said Director of the municipal Department of Health Nguyen Tan Binh. He made the statement at a ceremony held on May 5 to launch a campaign in response to the ASEAN Dengue Day 2018. “Organisations, agencies and local people should set aside 10-15 minutes per week to find and kill mosquito larvae in their surroundings to prevent dengue fever”, he said. Binh urged strict sanctions for any organisation and individual that do not take actions to kill mosquito larvae. This year, the campaign will channel focus on removing containers of stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed during rainy season. It will cover inspection, surveillance and settlement of high-risk sites, along with communication activities among the community. Thanks to effective measures … [Read more...] about HCM City calls for locals’ involvement in battle against dengue fever
Heavy rains flood HCM City streets
Heavy rains flood tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge on Wednesday morning. — Photo: tuoitre.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — Heavy rainfall that lasted for a few hours in the early Wednesday morning flooded several streets and alleys in HCM City. Flooding occurred on Phạm Văn Đồng Street and Nguyễn Xí Street in Bình Thạnh District, and Phan Văn Trị Street in Gò Vấp District. Tree branches also fell on the roads. Numerous alleys in these areas were also flooded, even though water drainage systems along the roads have been upgraded. Tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge in Bình Thạnh District and Khánh Hội Bridge in District 4 also flooded. Many vehicles broke down while travelling through deeply flooded areas. Hùng, a resident living on Nguyễn Xí Street, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that he saw rainwater mixed with oil on one road. Many residents … [Read more...] about Heavy rains flood HCM City streets
Supermarkets in HCM City gear up for Lunar New Year
In addition to cutting prices on more than 5,000 essential items from January 11 to February 14, Co.opmart and Co.opXtra have teamed up with suppliers for another programme under which they will cut prices of many kinds of fresh food by the maximum possible rates for seven days starting just before Tet. They have also applied “Super discounts” and “Buy more, get more discounts” on the weekend and incentive programmes for their loyal customers such as offering high reward points. Similarly, Korean retailer Lotte Mart also launched three consecutive promotion programmes: The “Tet comes to Lotte Mart” programme takes place from January 24 to February 15, with discounts between 5-49% on more than 1,200 products; “For a full Tet” from February 7 to 15 with discounts on over 80 Tet-featured products; and “Starting a desired spring” programme from February 13 to 21 with hundreds of products discounted between 5-49%. Supermarket … [Read more...] about Supermarkets in HCM City gear up for Lunar New Year
HCM City expects to earn USD7.7 million per year from bus ads
HCM City authorities have approved a proposal by the Department of Transport to allow advertising on local buses. The city expects to earn VND170 billion (USD7.7 million) a year from this.The city plans to sell advertising on 2,082 subsidised buses next month, according to the municipal Department of Transport’s Public Passenger Transport Management and Operation Centre. HCM City plans to sell advertising on 2,082 subsidised buses next month The entire fees from the advertisements on the subsidised buses will go to the state budget. Meanwhile, non-subsidised buses can also be leased for advertising and the fees are not required to contribute to the state budget.The Public Passenger Transport Management and Operation Centre said that during the one-year pilot advertisement on 10 routes with 171 buses, HCM City pulled in VND14.6 billion (USD663,630) and the figure could be USD7.7 million for more than 2,000 buses.Under HCM City authorities’ regulations, the advertising … [Read more...] about HCM City expects to earn USD7.7 million per year from bus ads