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Nov. 21, 2024, 08:18 PM
VTV.vn - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications and the Francophone University Agency (AUF) organised an international conference on November 4 discussing ways to branch out high-quality labour force for the southern economic hub’s development of smart urban areas.
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Demand for 50,000 dwellings remains unmet annually in Ho Chi Minh City, leading to pent-up demand, experts said.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 6.9% year-on-year in the first nine months of this year, the municipal Department of Industry and Trade has reported.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to create funds for overseas Vietnamese seeking to invest in real estate and small and medium-sized enterprises, and buy bonds for funding infrastructure.
Ho Chi Minh City prioritises the promotion of tourism, trade and investment cooperation with Lao localities, Deputy Secretary of the city Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Phan Van Mai said on September 26.
Amateur and professional photographers nationwide are encouraged to send submissions to a photo contest capturing Vietnam and its development that was launched recently in HCM City.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the investment policy of the first phase of the Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai expressway project, meaning the city will go ahead with the project in 2025.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to construct three international passenger terminals in the Can Gio coastal urban area, Mui Den Do, and Ben Nghe port as part of its efforts to develop waterway transport and attract tourists.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to further strengthen connections with foreign tourism markets through Vietnam’s diplomatic network.
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been listed as emergers in the Asia-Pacific region in the first Inclusive Cities Barometer recently released by Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm.
A cuisine space opened on May 31 as part of the second Ho Chi Minh City River Festival.
The second Ho Chi Minh City River Festival, scheduled to kick off on May 31 evening, promises to leave lasting impression on local residents and visitors about this distinctive riverside metropolis.
On April 7, 2024, and April 14, 2024, the scientific conference “Key to achieving triple goals in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment in Vietnam” took place in HCM City and Hanoi respectively. Organized by the Vietnam Lung Association in collaboration with AstraZeneca Vietnam Co. Ltd., the event attracted many leading respiratory experts in the field.
VTV.vn - Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) on December 28 signed a cooperation pact with the US-based engineering simulation software provider Ansys, Inc. to develop human resources for the country’s semiconductor industry.
VTV.vn - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries and agencies to soon submit policies to the government for approval to remove obstacles and create favourable conditions for Ho Chi Minh City to develop quickly and sustainably.
VTV.vn - Ho Chi Minh City wishes to continue receiving recommendations of Vietnamese entrepreneurs abroad on solutions for the city’s development, Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai said on October 10.
VTV.vn - The 21st Vietnam International Printing and Packaging Industry Exhibition (VietnamPrintPack) kicked off at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 27.
VTV.vn - An exchange was held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 16, gathering representatives of Lao and Cambodian families whose children are adopted by Vietnamese families, and representatives of those Vietnamese families.
VTV.vn - The Malaysian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City kicked off the Malaysia exhibition on June 9, marking the beginning of the Malaysia Madani Week in the southern city to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Malaysia diplomatic ties.
VTV.vn - Ho Chi Minh City has drawn 497.5 million USD of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first three months of this year, up 22.4% year on year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.
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