Viet Nam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet Air on December 15 held a jubilant ceremony to celebrate the debut of its two routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Thailand’s tourist destinations of Phuket and Chiang Mai. The ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Thailand to Viet Nam Manopchai Vongphakdi and leaders of the Aviation Administration of Viet Nam, the Culture, Sport and Tourism Department of Ho Chi Minh City, among others. The new routes are expected to meet increasing travel demand of both sides, making contribution to promoting regional trade and integration. The Ho Chi Minh City – Phuket route operates a return flight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday with around two hours per leg. Flights depart Ho Chi Minh City at 10:15 and arrive in Phuket at 12:10. Return flights take off at 13:05 in Phuket and lands in Ho Chi Minh City at 15:10. Meanwhile, the Ho Chi Minh City – Chiang Mai route operates a return flight every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, … [Read more...] about Vietjet links Ho Chi Minh City to Thailand’s Phuket, Chiang Mai
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Canada eager to develop ice hockey in tropical Ho Chi Minh City
The Consulate General of Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (CanCham) held an event on Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City to treat visitors to ice skating, hockey lessons, and a hockey match. The free-of-charge event was held in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation (1867 – 2017). “Hockey is Canada’s winter sport. There are about 2,000 Canadians living in Ho Chi Minh City. Having a skating rink in Vietnam is like having a little piece of home,” Canadian Consul General Kyle Nunas shared with Tuoi Tre News. “We thought: ‘what better way to celebrate?’”. “I think hockey is still very new in Vietnam. I wanted to be here personally to celebrate and increase awareness because it’s a volunteer sport and will take off, succeed when people come to play,” he added. The consul general explained that he was born in Canada and his son plays hockey “so it’s … [Read more...] about Canada eager to develop ice hockey in tropical Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City hopes to open more pedestrian streets to attract tourists
Besides popular attractions like the Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and Ban Thanh Market, the Nguyen Hue Walking Street downtown has helped lure more visitors in recent years.Huynh Thanh Hai said the city’s People’s Committee should upgrade and renovate Ban Thanh Market and its night markets as it is not only a place to shop but also has historic value which attracts tourists.“There is high demand for entertaining activities on walking streets. The city should connect Nguyen Hue Walking Street with Bach Dang Wharf Park and set up entertainment spots with dining and shopping zones to serve locals and tourists on weekends,” he said.He also suggested expanding Bui Vien Walking Street to nearby streets like Do Quang Dau and De Tham and connect them to the 23/9 Park to offer more interesting stops for visitors.Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam, Chairwoman of the People’s Council, hailed the district’s efforts in boosting the tourism sector, considered a … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City hopes to open more pedestrian streets to attract tourists
Phu Quoc dog breed selected mascot of 2018 Ho Chi Minh City flower show
The Phu Quoc Ridgeback, a breed of dog native to Vietnam’s southern Phu Quoc Island, has been chosen as the mascot for next year’s flower show on downtown Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Hue Street.The city’s annual flower celebration is organized by the municipal administration in celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year and Vietnam’s biggest national holiday.The next lunar year, beginning on February 16, 2018, will be the Year of the Dog, as per the Vietnamese zodiac, a classification scheme that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle.With that in mind, organizers of the upcoming flower show have selected the Phu Quoc Ridgeback as the mascot for the massive celebration.Characterized by a ridge of hair that runs along its back in the opposite direction from the rest of the coat, the Phu Quoc Ridgeback is best known for its athletic abilities, extreme loyalty, loving nature, and natural obedience.The 2018 … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc dog breed selected mascot of 2018 Ho Chi Minh City flower show
Regional specialties on show in Ho Chi Minh city
Additionally, businesses can access Ho Chi Minh city’s outstanding industrial products; and introduce their products to the city’s residents. Oranges, tangerines and grapefruits from the northern province of Ha Giang Pia cakes, sausages and garlic from Soc Trang province Brocade weaving from An Giang province Ngoc Linh Ginseng – a specialty from Quang Nam province Bee products from Lam Dong province Customers choose melaleuca oil from Thua Thien - Hue province. Incense from Thua Thien - Hue province on display BTA (Photos: SGGP) … [Read more...] about Regional specialties on show in Ho Chi Minh city
Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho expressway delayed until 2021
An expressway connecting Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho may be completed later than originally planned.The Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho expressway stretches 120 kilometers and consists of three sections.The Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong section, 40 kilometers long, which links the southern metropolis with the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, was completed in 2010.The 51 kilometer Trung Luong - My Thuan section in Tien Giang is currently under construction.The final section, 23.6 kilometers between My Thuan and Can Tho, is still in the preparation phase.The entire expressway is now expected to be completed by 2021, according to the most recently revised plan.Beginning in 2009, the construction of the Trung Luong - My Thuan section, developed by the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV), was originally scheduled to finish after two years.A few months into the construction, BIDV cancelled the plan due to difficulties with its capital … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City – Can Tho expressway delayed until 2021
Ho Chi Minh city opens new headquarters of talking library for the blind
Being considered the first library with talking books for the blind in Vietnam, the library has an area of 636 square metres, 5 high quality voice recording rooms, talking book production, computer room for the blind, and chess room, using a capital of over VND7 billion. So far 1,830 talking books have been produced in the library, 402,810 copies having been distributed free to different foundations. In addition, 1,286 talking books have been posted on the website sachnoionline.com, attracting 16.7 million hits.Former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city Party Committee Nguyen Van Dua and Vice Chairwoman of the city People’s Committee Vu Thi Thu cut a ribbon to inaugurate the new headquarters of the talking library in late November.Vice Chairwoman Vu Thi Thu visits the chess room at the library.Hong Hung, the library technician, works at the recording room.Hong Ha, 58 years old, has worked for nearly 10 years as a reader to record the books.Trainees at computer … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city opens new headquarters of talking library for the blind
Ho Chi Minh City approves metro line extension to Dong Nai, Binh Duong
The metro line will extend to Dong Nai province’s Bien Hoa city and Binh Duong province’s Di An town as proposed by Japanese consultant joint-venture Nippon Koei – Tokyu. The cost of extending the line will be VND 21.23 trillion (nearly USD 950 million), including VND 2.32 trillion (USD 103 million) for the section from the Suoi Tien Station to Binh Duong Station. Tran Thanh Liem, Chairman of the Binh Duong People’s Committee, said the extension would create favorable conditions urban development and public transportation. Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro route is under construction. (photo: baogiaothong.vn) Along with preparations for the metro extension, Binh Duong has also earmarked land along the planned metro line for new urban areas under the TOD (transit-oriented development) mode.The Dong Nai and Binh Duong provincial People’s Committees have also agreed to the project, which is in line with the city’s transport development plan … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City approves metro line extension to Dong Nai, Binh Duong
Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit
With two weeks left until Christmas, families and business owners in Ho Chi Minh City are already getting in the Christmas spending spirit as an air of joy and festivity lingers about every corner of the southern hub.Some stores selling Christmas decorations have reportedly sold out their stock, while shoppers spare no expense in getting their homes ready for the festive season.Fake Christmas trees are especially hunted for this year, with stores introducing a wide variety of designs at prices ranging from VND600,000 to one million (US$26.43 – 44.05) to appeal to consumers of all backgrounds.“Home decorators typically opt for those between 1.2 and 1.5 meters in height, while those who want to decorate their stores would go for trees taller than 1.8 meters,” said Oanh, owner of a Christmas decoration shop in District 10.According to Oanh, minimalistic designs are in style this year, with the colors white and red being consumers’ favorites.Those with more money at … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit
Ho Chi Minh City highly appreciates WB’s support
In a reception for WB Vice President for Sustainable Development Laura Tuck on December 9, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong spoke highly of the WB’s assistance in local key projects in environmental pollution treatment, urban landscape development and living condition improvement over the past years. Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong receives WB Vice President for Sustainable Development Laura Tuck. Ho Chi Minh City wants the WB to continue its support to ongoing projects in environment sanitation, green transport development, food safety and improving the competitiveness of the animal husbandry sector, Phong said.The city expects to continue negotiations with the WB in other projects related to smart city building, food safety, flood control, water loss control and more, he added. Phong also suggested the WB help Ho Chi Minh City with resources, policy consultancy, and technical assistance so that … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City highly appreciates WB’s support