The calligraphy market at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House in District 1 has become a must-visit attraction for residents and visitors for taking photos and buying calligraphy works for Tet. … [Read more...] about Tet calligraphy street in Ho Chi Minh City
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HCM City tightens controls on quality of imported pork
According to regulations issued by the Regional Department of Animal Health Office No 6, there must be strict controls placed on imported pork with checks on their certifications regarding food safety and hygiene by local authorities. Bach Duc Luu, Deputy Director of Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, said veterinary workers must move to strengthen inspections placed on imported pork as a result of the large quantity coming into the country. … [Read more...] about HCM City tightens controls on quality of imported pork
Tet decorations spring up on streets across HCM City
With the countdown to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, in its final days many streets throughout HCM City can be seen bearing incredible festive decorations including colourful national flags, bulbs, flowers, and numerous slogans. … [Read more...] about Tet decorations spring up on streets across HCM City
Five family members killed in a major fire in HCM City
Investigation into homestay fire killing two foreigners in Kien Giang Police in the southern province of Kien Giang are investigating into a case in which two foreigners were killed in a local homestay fire. … [Read more...] about Five family members killed in a major fire in HCM City
HCM City puts forth solutions to traffic jam in 2019
As of December 2018, the entire city had 28 locations at risk of congestion, with hotspots in 2017 like My Thuy junction in District 2, Cong truong Dan chu intersection in District 3 and 10, and Phan Van Tri – Pham Van Dong intersection in Binh Thanh district showing signs of improvement. According to Bui Xuan Cuong, Director of the department, next year, the city will focus on completing mechanisms and State management for urban transport, developing traffic infrastructure, increasing the quality of passenger and cargo transport, and boosting communication campaigns on traffic order and safety, among other measures. The department will allocate funds for projects on traffic jam reduction near Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Cat Lai Port, and in the downtown area. Stricter punishment will be imposed on traffic regulation violators and those illegally encroaching sidewalks and roads. Application of technology and promotion of public transport will be … [Read more...] about HCM City puts forth solutions to traffic jam in 2019
