The proposal was made at a meeting between a delegation from Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee led by vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Ngo Minh Chau and Cu Chi District authorities on March 3. Other proposals at the meeting include the adjustment for 10 subdivisions along the Saigon River from eco agriculture areas into eco-urban areas, a target rate of population growth to 200,000 people in the district, an increase in the inter-district construction density to 35-40 percent with a goal of attracting investment. At the meeting, the People’s Committee of Cu Chi District informed that the district completed 15 out of 20 socio-economic targets in 2020. This year, Cu Chi strives to adopt 20 targets, including four economic targets, four urban environmental targets and 13 social ones. In order to well implement the socio-economic development plan in 2021, the People’s Committee of Cu Chi District hoped that the Municipal People's Committee and relevant … [Read more...] about Cu Chi proposes to convert 17,000 ha of agricultural land to other purposes
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Digital conversion a breakthrough in education development: Minister
This was affirmed by Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha during a working session between a working group of the Prime Minister, led by Minister cum Head of Government Office Mai Tien Dung, and MOET leaders on the implementation of assigned tasks related to e-Government development and administrative procedural reform in the education sector. At the meeting, Dung, who is also head of the working group of the Prime Minister, hailed the achievements of the education sector in recent years, especially the efforts and creativity to perform tasks amid the COVID-19 epidemic, quickly shifting to online learning, adjusting the school year timeline and organising a safe and quality high school graduation exam. Dung urged the ministry and the education sector to continue to perform their tasks regarding the quantity and quality of teachers, compliance with new textbooks, university autonomy, e-government development and boosting administrative reform to save time and costs in … [Read more...] about Digital conversion a breakthrough in education development: Minister
Ho Chi Minh City court sentences man to death for murdering, robbing co-worker
A man has been given capital punishment for robbing and murdering his co-worker in Ho Chi Minh City in 2018. The municipal People’s Court on Wednesday sentenced Nguyen Hoang Phi, 24, who hails from the southern province of Binh Phuoc, to death for murder and robbery. His accomplices, Nguyen Dien Tai and Tran Van Tu, both 21, each received an 18-year jail term for murder and robbery. Tai and Tu were under 18 years old when they committed the offenses. The fourth defendant, 19-year-old Vuong Minh Tuan, was condemned to one year and a half in prison for robbery but he was given a suspended sentence. Tuan was under 16 years old when he committed the violation. According to the indictment, Phi was an employee of a local security guard service company. He was dispatched to Ngoc Chau Company along with Bui Van Dat and some other people from April 1, 2018. On the evening of October 5 the same year, Phi and Dat were on duty during the same shift. Phi then planned on robbing … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City court sentences man to death for murdering, robbing co-worker
Lodgis Hospitality’s long-term vision and investment strategy in Vietnamese tourism
Vietnam and its timeless beauty Vietnam, a truly fascinating country, offers a 3,260km coastline, connecting the north and south with white sandy beaches. Beyond its significant coast, the country boasts overlapping ranges of mountains, primaeval forests, and world-famous caves. The destination is also known for its rich history, deep culture and arts, and unique street food cuisine. More than its diverse natural landscape, Vietnam also has vibrant cosmopolitan cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, each with their own distinct ambience and rhythm. Hanoi offers a traditional setting with a heritage dating back 1,000 years. Ho Chi Minh City is a high-energy urban and business centre with skyscrapers and a bustling streetscape. There are also the idyllic landscapes of the Vietnamese countryside and craft villages. These include bountiful fruit orchards across the Mekong Delta; narrow Hoi An streets adorned with bright red Bougainvillea trellises of ancient yellow houses; and … [Read more...] about Lodgis Hospitality’s long-term vision and investment strategy in Vietnamese tourism
Vietnam honours outstanding IT firms in 2020
The organisers said they received over 170 applications from 100 enterprises, which went through three rounds of judgement by industry experts and government officials before the finalists were selected. The awards cover various categories such as software export, business process outsourcing, financial technology, e-government solution provision, digital content, IoT, digital transformation platforms, digital infrastructure, security, digital transformation services and solutions, digital marketing, smart city solutions, IT services and solutions, IT training, and start-up businesses. They added that importance was attached to the reputation and capability of an enterprise, resulting in some fields seeing fewer than 10 firms chosen. Data from the organisers shows that the export revenue of the top ten software exporters in 2019 was estimated at VND4,900 billion (US$211.4 million), accounting for 24% of Vietnam’s software export revenue. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the … [Read more...] about Vietnam honours outstanding IT firms in 2020