Addressing the event, Chairman of the Municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong briefed the foreign diplomats on the city’s achievements in various fields such as socio-economy, culture, external affairs and defense-security. Representatives of foreign diplomatic agencies at the event Notably, their external affairs activities have contributed to popularizing images of Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular as well as drawing other resources for local socio-economic development. Phong also introduced the Vietnamese National Assembly’s resolution to pilot special mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City, and a project to turn the country’s largest southern economic hub into a smart city during the 2017-2020 period, with a vision towards 2025. The city’s leader thanked the foreign diplomatic agencies for their contributions to Ho Chi Minh City’s development and hoped that they will continue … [Read more...] about Foreign diplomats gather in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City’s realty market slows before Tet
>> Office rents way down in HCM CityTraditionally, the time leading to Tet has been good for the realty market in Ho Chi Minh City, but this year’s markets are quiet. HCM City realty market sluggish The scene over the entire real estate market in Ho Chi Minh City can be described as gloomy. Business at realty offices has ground almost to a halt. Developers are choosing to hold on to their assets instead of selling in a weak market.There are few firms introducing new properties onto the market, and surveys of public opinion say that people are hoping for more favorable commercial conditions after Tet.Even promotions and discounts are not making much difference. Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group has offered a discount of 4% off interest rates on loans for apartment purchases. Still, the market seems to be at a standstill.CBRE Vietnam attributed the slowness in the markets to a trend that started in the fourth quarter last … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City’s realty market slows before Tet
Chinese artist exhibits landscape paintings in Ho Chi Minh City
The exhibition titled Hanh Van Hoa Canh (Travelling and Painting) includes 101 paintings. Half of the works feature landscapes where the artist has been to in Vietnam since 2010, including Ha Long Bay, Phu Quoc Island, Mui Ne Beach, Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. “The country has rivers, mountains and beaches which have been a great inspiration for my paintings,” said Yi. Vietnamese fishermen, workers and the elderly are featured in the paintings. Yi said he hoped the exhibition would improve understanding between Vietnamese and Chinese artists and people, and introduce a beautiful Vietnam to the Chinese people. Chinese artist Chen Yi (middle) introduces his paintings to visitors at the exhibition. Source: vietnamnews.vn He is also showing paintings of China, which depict ancient villages and scenes of nature and locals in Hangzhou city, Lishui city, Naxun town and Shaoxing city in Zhejiang province. Yi studied multimedia arts at the China Academy … [Read more...] about Chinese artist exhibits landscape paintings in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City launches activities to mark 1968 Tet Offensive
Notably, a model of the Ben Thanh market, which has been constructed from 1,000 books on the Spring 1968 campaign and the history of Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to catch the public’s attention. Various books on the two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism, as well as the history, renewal process and development of the City, will be introduced to visitors. Two forums themed “Saigon’s youth during the Spring 1968 campaign’ and ‘Memories about Spring 1968’ will also be held on January 30 and February 2 to mark the occasion. The speakers will be former members of the armed forces and student movements, as well as soldiers who were directly involved in the General Offensive and Uprising, contributing to the victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975. In addition, the most outstanding photos from a photo contest launched by the Ho Chi Minh City Photographers’ Association to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year (the … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City launches activities to mark 1968 Tet Offensive
Lao staples introduced in Ho Chi Minh City
The five-day event, held by the municipal People’s Committee and the Consulate General of Laos in the city, attracted the participation of 100 businesses from Lao provinces and city. Visitors at the Lao Goods Week Huynh Cach Mang, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said the week will bring Lao products closer to Ho Chi Minh City’s consumers, thus promoting trade collaboration between the two nations, he noted. Meanwhile, Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane said that Lao businesses see Vietnam as an important market and the event aims to create opportunities for business from both sides to meet, exchange information and seek long-term cooperation. Seminars on investment promotion and business-matching events for Vietnamese and Lao firms will be held on the sidelines of the week. Trade between Vietnam and Laos topped 900 million USD last year, a year-on-year increase of more than 10 percent. The two countries have set a … [Read more...] about Lao staples introduced in Ho Chi Minh City
Robot waitress enthralls diners in Ho Chi Minh City
A number of restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City have been ‘employing’ a robot waitress to add a highlight to customers’ dining experience. The apron-wearing robot, called ‘Co Ba’ (Miss Ba) in Vietnamese, was designed by a group of undergraduates from the University of Technology and Education (UTE) in Ho Chi Minh City. “Hello there, I’m Co Ba. Enjoy your meal,” the female-looking robot said in a thick Mekong Delta accent, holding out a tray of food at each stop along its tour around a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City as a human waitress served the dish to amused diners. Co Ba the robot waitress has been a sought-after asset among local culinary businesses, with restaurateurs willing to pay plenty per hour for her service, thanks to the android’s popularity among local and foreign customers alike. Co Ba is programmed to be capable of passing greetings, introducing herself, and familiarizing customers with a restaurant’s … [Read more...] about Robot waitress enthralls diners in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City hosts int’l street food festival
A variety of international and local dishes will be served at the 2018 International Cuisine Festival in Ho Chi Minh City from January 11 to January 14. The 12th International Cuisine Festival features over 50 common Vietnamese fried foods, international street food, and activities designed to introduce attendees to worldwide cuisine. Le Van Tam Park in District 1, the site of the festival, has already been decorated to resemble famous landmarks from around the world with seven separate areas boasting 100 stands serving cuisine from each country represented at the festival. Themed “Food Journey Connecting the World,” the fest promises to introduce the diversity of the world’s cuisine to Ho Chi Minh City. Visitors to the festival will be exposed to unique, real-life experiences and a host of cultural activities and entertainment. A clutch of Vietnamese cooking classes, including a demonstration on how to make 50 classic Vietnamese fried dishes, will be held throughout … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City hosts int’l street food festival
12th Taste of the World Festival in Ho Chi Minh city
Photo for illustration (Source: baocongthuong.com.vn)The event will be held by Ho Chi Minh city Department of Tourism in coordination with the Vietnam Tourism Association, with the participation of foreign countries such as Denmark, Argentina, Italy and Thailand. Accordingly, excellent cuisines of Vietnam and foreign countries will be introduced at 100 booths to be arranged into various zones, including an international corner, Vietnamese corner, street food, special corner and entertainment corner. The highlight of the event will be the zone on Vietnamese gastronomy and cakes, imitating cultural spaces of the North, Central, South and Central Highlands. In addition, the organizing board will design Vietnamese and foreign famous architectural models to help visitors take photos and participate in interesting street artistic performances. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh city Department of Tourism, said that the Festival promotes Vietnamese specialty and foreign … [Read more...] about 12th Taste of the World Festival in Ho Chi Minh city
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