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HCMC sets rent for flood control pumpThe Saigon Times Daily A large water pump is installed on the flood-prone Nguyen Huu Canh Street in downtown HCMC – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – The HCMC government is seeking temporary annual rent of VND9.8 billion for a large water pump, used to control floods on Nguyen Huu Canh Street in downtown HCMC, Lao Dong newspaper reported. The HCMC government has sent a notice to the relevant agencies and departments, informing them of the temporary rent for the water pump installed on the flood-prone Nguyen Huu Canh Street. The new rate is much lower than the VND24 billion/year fee previously demanded by the owner, Quang Trung Industry JSC. Accordingly, the Steering Center of the HCMC Urban Flood Control Program is waiting for the competent agencies to direct acceptance and payment procedures, in line with prevailing regulations; approve having the center temporarily pay the owner the rent for one year for the water pump; and allow the … [Read more...] about HCMC sets rent for flood control pump

HCMC Party deputy secretary faces discipline over property managementBy Thanh Thom The permanent deputy secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, Tat Thanh Cang - PHOTO: TL HCMC – The permanent deputy secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, Tat Thanh Cang, is found to have committed what is described as a serious violation of regulations on the management and use of assets at State-owned enterprises (SOE), so a disciplinary measure against him is imminent. At a working meeting in Hanoi City from November 12 to 14, the Inspection Commission of the Party Central Committee looked into signs of violations by the 47-year-old Cang, who is also a member of the Party Central Committee. The commission said in a conclusion announced today, November 15, that Cang bypassed the principle of democratic centralism and working regulations, went beyond his authority, and disrespected the principles and procedures for handling official duties. He violated the rules of the municipal Party … [Read more...] about HCMC Party deputy secretary faces discipline over property management

Residents still dispute inspection findings of Thu Thiem urban projectThe Saigon Times Daily Residents whose lives are affected by the Thu Thiem New Urban Area development project in District 2 observe the meeting via TV screen – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Residents whose lives have been turned upside down by the Thu Thiem New Urban Area development project in District 2 have again expressed their opposition to the inspection findings of the Government Inspectorate, reported the local media. The city’s chairman, Nguyen Thanh Phong, held another meeting earlier today, November 14, with the affected residents in the Thu Thiem neighborhood, especially those from the wards of An Khanh, An Loi Dong and Thu Thiem, to discuss the compensation policy for their acquired land. Opening the meeting, municipal chief inspector Nguyen Long Tuyen informed local residents of the Government Inspectorate’s Notice 1483 containing the inspection findings of the controversial … [Read more...] about Residents still dispute inspection findings of Thu Thiem urban project

Former HCMC vice chair faces fresh charges The Saigon Times Daily L-R: Nguyen Huu Tin, Dao Anh Kiet, Le Van Thanh, Truong Van Ut, and Nguyen Thanh Chuong - PHOTO: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY WEBSITE HCMC – The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) today, November 10, announced to press charges against Nguyen Huu Tin, former vice chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee, and four others for their alleged involvement in a land misuse case involving the Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Sabeco), the local media reported. Nguyen Huu Tin had already been prosecuted for his involvement in some lawsuits against Danang-based business tycoon Phan Van Anh Vu, alias Vu Nhom. The MPS’s Investigation Police Office (C01), directed by the ministry, had unearthed land management irregularities at Sabeco related to a prime location at No.2-4-6 Hai Ba Trung Street in HCMC’s District 1, the MPS said on its website (bocongan.gov.vn). Accordingly, the agency … [Read more...] about Former HCMC vice chair faces fresh charges

Former HCMC vice chair prosecuted for role in land-related caseThe Saigon Times Daily L-R: Nguyen Huu Tin, Dao Anh Kiet, Le Van Thanh, Truong Van Ut, and Nguyen Thanh Chuong - PHOTO: MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY WEBSITE HCMC – The investigative police today, November 10, formally charged Nguyen Huu Tin, former vice chairman of HCMC People’s Committee, and four others for their involvement in a criminal case related to land management at the Saigon Beer, Alcohol and Beverage Corporation (Sabeco), the local media reported. The Ministry of Public Security’s Investigation Police Office (C01), following directions of the ministry, had unearthed irregularities in land management at Sabeco related to a land lot at No.2-4-6 on Hai Ba Trung Street in HCMC’s District 1, according to an announcement posted on the ministry’s website. Accordingly, the agency decided to prosecute the five for their infringement of regulations on the management and use of land, … [Read more...] about Former HCMC vice chair prosecuted for role in land-related case