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The remark was made by Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong at an international conference on domestic and international experience in AI research and application, and recommendations for HCM City in this regard, which was held on September 25. The event, co-organised by the municipal People’s Committee and the World Bank, saw the presence of Politburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan; leaders of ministries and sectors, as well as many domestic and foreign experts, scientists and managers. Chairman Phong emphasised that the conference’s outcomes will provide the foundation of research for the city to build an AI ecosystem and establish an AI application center in the near future. According to Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director for Vietnam, AI can offer solutions to some of the city’s challenges, given a suitable enabling environment, adding that companies and cities who are smart … [Read more...] about AI creates foundation for building Ho Chi Minh City into a smart city: international conference

Mohamed often reads books about President Ho Chi Minh One Egyptian, Mohamed Anees Sharara, reads books and listens to songs about Uncle Ho and his simple, humble lifestyle. Mohamed even wrote a song about Ho Chi Minh City.  Mohamed Anees Sharara is a public servant who is married to a Vietnamese woman. He loves music and often plays his guitar on the weekend. He and his wife Ca Thuong listen to songs about President Ho Chi Minh so often that he knows the lyrics by heart. He said, “Ho Chi Minh is a big leader of Vietnamese. Believe me! When I heard this song sang by children, I cried.” The more Mohamed learns about Uncle Ho and his quest for national salvation, which led to Vietnam’s reunification and development, the more Mohamed desires to visit Ho Chi Minh City, which inspired him to write the song “Ho Chi Minh City by night”. His love for President Ho Chi Minh grew fonder when he visited Ho Chi Minh City. Mohamed said, “They say seeing is … [Read more...] about An Egyptian: “I cry when listening to songs about President Ho Chi Minh”

Artist of the municipal Drama Theatre stage the play "The age of 18".(Photo: phunuonline.com) There are dozens of drama theatres in Ho Chi Minh City, from big to small, such as 5B, Trong Dong, Phu Nhuan, and the municipal Drama Theater. But for all the stages to act as venues for young, upcoming artists has proven less than viable. The Green Star club, established by professional artists of the municipal drama theater, has attracted public attention as a solution to increase the visibility of young artists and drama students. New member Kita said “I’m still very young. Young artists like me hope to bring new breath into Ho Chi Min City’s drama scene. The municipal Drama Theater has won fame for its professionalism and classic approach. We participate in this club in the hope of practicing and performing with all our hearts.” The Green Star club is a venue for playwrights, artists, and directors who have undergone professional training, and also for amateurs … [Read more...] about Green Star club – rendezvous of young stage artists in Ho Chi Minh City

A corner of Ho Chi Minh City - Illustration photo The information was released at a press conference on October 8 in Ho Chi Minh City about the upcoming organization of the HEF2019.  The forum heads to orient and establish the master plan to develop Ho Chi Minh City into the financial center of the region and the world. The plan is set up by the Ho Chi Minh City Financial Investment Company and Fulbright University.  The forum is expected to attract the participation of more than 800 delegates who are leaders of the Government, ministries, representatives of diplomatic agencies, leaders of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank and businessmen.  The economy of Ho Chi Minh City increased by 7.81% in the first nine months of 2019, according to official figures announced at a meeting of the municipal Party Committee. The city’s exports brought in more than US$31 billion, up 10.5% while its tax revenues reached … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2019 to be held

Foreign visitors in Ho Chi Minh City (Source: https://www.hcmcpv.org.vn) The city’s tourism sector earned 108.3 trillion VND (over 4.6 billion USD) in revenue in the reviewed period, up 7.4 percent from the same period last year. … [Read more...] about HCM City welcomes over 6.2 million foreign tourists in nine months