In a forecast it has sent to the Government, HoREA said one- and two-bedroom apartments price at below VND 1 billion (USD 43,800) would be the best-selling segment and have the highest liquidity. (Photo for illustration) “The social housing segment will further develop while there will be a restructure of the high-end segment to meet market demand,” it said. "Condotels and land plots in housing projects will continue to be in great demand."Disputes over apartment buildings will be more knotty and need to be resolved in a timely manner.” Le Hoang Chau, Chairman of HoREA, said the city real estate market would expand this year to neighboring regions. Investors, both domestic and foreign, would strengthen co-operation, he said. “The market will develop more steadily with online trading becoming more popular and more green constructions that are environment-friendly becoming trendy.” The association said there would be a raft of mergers and … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City property market to grow in 2018
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Ho Chi Minh City to hold 12-day Tet Flower Festival
Around 1,000 free bus tickets and festival tickets will be given free to workers who cannot go home for Tet. In addition, around 130 Tet flower markets will be held all over the city during Tet, such as District 1’s 23-9 Park, Phu Nhuan District’s Gia Dinh Park and many other areas.The city is considering new policies to aid flower markets, such as allowing large flower trucks to enter the city centre more freely, or allocating more spaces for Tet flower markets. Farmers have been told to not allow their business activities to obstruct traffic.In addition, a flower street will be opened on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City from February 13 to 19 to welcome the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) 2018. The annual event, themed “Khat vong vuon xa” (aspiration for further development), aims to present a city of development and integration, yet preserving its traditional culture.The 720 metre-long flower street will be decorated with different … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to hold 12-day Tet Flower Festival
Ex-Vietnam coach takes rein in Ho Chi Minh City
The 54-year-old Japanese announcedthis after signing a two-year contract with the club in Ho Chi Minh City on January 5. The appointment of the former Vietnam coachis another sign of Ho Chi Minh’s ambition after their third-from-bottom finishin the 14-team V.League 1 last year. Toshiya Miura to train Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: ANTD.VN “I am very glad and excited toreturn to Vietnam to train Ho Chi Minh City. I ameager to begin work and meet Vietnamese fans again,” said Miura. “Last year, the club didn’t finishhigh in the table, so I have to improve gradually. Our first goal is to enterthe top five and then top three in the league this year, and then win theleague in the future and compete in Asian events,” said Miura. “I came here to help Ho Chi Minh City become astrong club and develop to a new height,” Miura added. Le Cong Vinh, acting chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, was coached by Miura and invited him toreturn to … [Read more...] about Ex-Vietnam coach takes rein in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City treasures friendship with Lao localities
Standing Vice Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Tat Thanh Cang (R) and head of the Lao Office of Supreme People’s Prosecutor Khamsane Souvong Standing Vice Secretary of the HoChi Minh City Party Committee Tat Thanh Cang made the pledge at a reception forvisiting head of the Lao Office of Supreme People’s Prosecutor Khamsane Souvongon January 5. Cang highlighted the close andeffective relations between Ho Chi MinhCity and Lao localities over the past year,particularly in education and investment. Ho Chi Minh City has established friendly andcooperative ties with the Lao capital city of Vientiane and Champasak province, he said,adding they have actively implemented cooperation projects, such as providingtechnical assistance for improving beef cattle herds, training budgetmanagement skills. Cang expressed his hope that the twonations’ procuracy agencies will continue boosting their cooperation andinformation exchanges, and supporting each other in … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City treasures friendship with Lao localities
Double English programs get on nerves of Ho Chi Minh City teachers, students
Testing methods have forced middle school teachers and students in Ho Chi Minh City to grapple with two English language programs despite knowing well that one of them is so boring and rigid. Students are now allowed to choose between the standard 7-year and extended 10-year syllabi. Learners start studying English in grade six for the former and grade three for the latter, with Vietnam’s basic educational system consisting of grades one to twelfth. The first scheme is a product of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and has been in effect for decades. The second is peculiar to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training (HCMC DOET). The bottom line is whether students opt for the first or second, they have to stick to the standard one over testing methods. The end-of-term exams for all grades designed by the Bureau of Education and Training at district levels, and the admission test to high school written by HCMC DOET both cling tightly to the … [Read more...] about Double English programs get on nerves of Ho Chi Minh City teachers, students
Foreign visitor to guide the best way to explore Ho Chi Minh City
Updated at Thursday, 04 Jan 2018, 11:05 The Hanoitimes - Follow the step of a reporter from Lonelyplanet, who lives in Ho Chi Minh City for six years, tourists can find another way to saw a Saigon not busy and bustling. The grand colonial-era facade of Ho Chi Minh City's central post office © James Pham / Lonely Planet. James Pham was born in Vietnam but grew up in the US. Now, he is the freelance journalist and love writing about tourism. James comes back to Ho Chi Minh City to explore this place by a special way, including the best way to discover Saigon cuisine cultural. According to James Pham, for cheap eats… if you don't want to eat from street food stalls, you can look for the words "Com Binh Dan", which means "rice for the common people". These small restaurants offer up hot, ready-made meals for less than US$1.50. They’re all over the city, often near universities and schools. All you have to do is point to the dish you want. Otherwise, many glitzy … [Read more...] about Foreign visitor to guide the best way to explore Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City marks Cambodia’s victory over genocidal regime
Cambodian Consul General in HCM City Im Hen expressed his deep gratitude to the Party, Government, ex-volunteer soldiers and experts of Vietnam for their valuable support for Cambodian people to escape from the Pol Pot genocidal regime (January 7, 1979).He said the progressive development that Cambodia gained in all aspects over the past 39 years was attributed to the close collaboration between the two countries’ Parties, Governments and people, particularly the assistance of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, in the difficult periods in the 1980s and 1990s.Cambodian Consul General in HCM City Im Hen speaks at the event to mark the 39th anniversary of Cambodia’s victory over the Pol Pot genocidal regime on January 5th (Photo: VNA)The two sides have been actively nurturing and reinforcing their sound neighbourliness, traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation to bring practical benefits for people in the respective nations.Chairman of the Vietnam-Cambodia … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City marks Cambodia’s victory over genocidal regime
The 12th Taste of the World Festival to be held in Ho Chi Minh City
The booths will be arranged into various zones, including international corner, Vietnamese corner, street food, special corner and entertainment corner. According to Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Tourism, the event aims to promote Vietnamese specialty and foreign dishes while creating opportunities to promote regional and international friendship and cooperation. Last year, the event attracted 300,000 visitors.“Taste of the World” Festival is an annual cuisine event held in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome Christmas and New Year. Festival 2012 introduced to visitors delicious dishes from 20 countries and territories, including India, the US, Japan, Russia, France, Germany, Mexico and South Korea.The festival on 2012 also attracted the participation of Martin Yan, a well- known chef from the TV program Yan Can Cook who introduced locals and visitors to the culinary art of many countries in the world. Martin Yan said that he was really … [Read more...] about The 12th Taste of the World Festival to be held in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City to host 12th Taste of the World festival
Excellent cuisines of Viet Nam and foreign countries will be introduced at 100 booths at the 12th Taste of the World festival scheduled for January 11-14 in Ho Chi Minh City. The event, jointly held by the municipal Department of Tourism and the Viet Nam Tourism Association, draws the participation of foreign countries like Denmark, Argentina, Italy and Thailand, the organising board said on January 4. The booths will be arranged into various zones, including international corner, Vietnamese corner, street food, special corner and entertainment corner. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Tourism, said that the event aims to promote Vietnamese specialty and foreign dishes while creating opportunities to promote regional and international friendship and cooperation. Last year, the event attracted 300,000 visitors. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to host 12th Taste of the World festival
Painting classes an outlet for creativity in Ho Chi Minh City
An increasing number of people in Ho Chi Minh City are opening wallets for painting classes where adults can get lost in their childhood world, and children can be themselves. The painting classes, which typically comprise only one session lasting a few hours, provide learners with relaxation and serve as outlets for their inventiveness and artistic passion. Recently making their debut in the metropolis, the classes have appealed greatly to people of different age brackets, particularly youths. On a weekend morning, a group of youths joined a class organized by Tipsy Art at a lavishly decorated café in the downtown area. Phi Hung, 28, who works at an advertising company, and his friends showed their thrill learning they would work on a landscape painting similar to that hung on the wall. “It’s my first time in such a class. I’m surprised at the striking décor and thorough preparation. We felt like we were professional artists,” he said. The … [Read more...] about Painting classes an outlet for creativity in Ho Chi Minh City