Three monkeys are seen on the roof of a house in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Khai / Tuoi Tre The troop of monkeys has the characteristics of the macaque species, which is listed in Appendix 2 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), according to a representative of the city’s forest protection department. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City tranquilizes rampaging monkeys
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HCMC gives US$775,243 to poor families in 35 cities, provinces on Tet occasion
The delegation comprising of leaders of the city Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committees and the municipal Father Front Committee awarded VND18 billion (US$775,243) funded by the Party, local authority, and dwellers in the city to help poor people, beneficiaries of social welfare policies and residents in storm-hit areas in the two central provinces who suffered losses in 2020 so that these unlucky people can have a happy lunar new year. … [Read more...] about HCMC gives US$775,243 to poor families in 35 cities, provinces on Tet occasion
Netherlands ready to support HCMC in projects against flooding
At the meeting, the city leader expressed his pleasure at good friendly and cooperative relations between Vietnam and the Netherlands, especially since the establishment of the diplomatic ties in 1973 and strategic partnership relations in water management and climate change adaptation in 2010. The Netherlands is currently the major trading partner and the eighth largest foreign investor of Ho Chi Minh City with 153 projects having the total investment capital of nearly US$2 billion. On the base of the desire to strengthen the mutual cooperation in the fields of climate change adaptation and sustainable agricultural development, HCMC has made efforts to materialize the potential cooperation, notably the public-private partnerships (PPP) initiative for the Sustainable Greater Ho Chi Minh City Flood Protection Scheme. As for Mr. Elsbeth Akkerman, she highly appreciated achievements of Ho Chi Minh City in the fields of urban infrastructure and public transport development. … [Read more...] about Netherlands ready to support HCMC in projects against flooding
Over 50,000 youths participate in Spring Volunteer Campaign
The campaign will include five main programs that will take place on January 17, January 30 and February 2, namely “Spring and Youth” marking the 13th National Party Congress and the 90th Anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Founding Day; “For a safe Tet” implementing preventive measures against coronavirus and complying with strict safety guidelines, including the Health Ministry’s 5K message, Khau trang (facemask) - Khu khuan (disinfection) - Khoang cach (distance) - Khong tu tap (no gathering) – Khai bao y te (health declaration); “Spring of Sharing” featuring activities of donating blood, offering Tet gifts to children, making chung cake (square, glutinous rice cake) for disadvantaged people; “Spring of Soldiers” paying visits and presenting Tet gifts to soldiers in border guard stations; and “For a civilizedTet” introducing cultural beauty and traditional Tet customs of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Over 50,000 youths participate in Spring Volunteer Campaign
Work starts on $78mn hospital in Ho Chi Minh City
The hospital lies at the northwest gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and will provide healthcare services for locals as well as residents in nearby areas, Nguyen Tan Binh, director of the Department of Health, said at the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. … [Read more...] about Work starts on $78mn hospital in Ho Chi Minh City
