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Photos at the exhibition (Source: dantocmiennui.vn)   HCM City (VNA) – A photo exhibition featuring 52 ethnic groups in Ho Chi Minh City opened on Nguyen Hue walking street on November 12. Over 120 photos depict socio-economic-cultural lives of the ethnic minority groups, their loyalty to the Party and President Ho Chi Minh that contributed to national liberation and reunification, the city’s support for them to improve material and spiritual lives, and ethnic affairs to develop household economy, among others. According to the municipal Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, the city is now home to 52 ethnic groups with nearly 500,000 people living in 24 districts, mostly Hoa, Khmer and Cham people. They are following the Party policies and State laws, actively joining patriotism emulation campaigns, contributing to the building of a civilised and modern city. The exhibition will last till November 17./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City’s photo exhibition features ethnic groups

Passengers must now use these stands to hail a taxi in District 1 Taxicabs in downtown Ho Chi Minh City will have to queue up for passengers at one of six designated taxi stands, according to a new plan effective this month. The plan, which includes opening six taxi stands on multiple streets in the city center, has been approved by the municipal administration for a six-month pilot period starting on Monday. The People’s Committee of District 1 will be responsible for selecting the developer of the project. According to the plan, the taxi stands will include a queuing area where taxis can line up to wait for passengers. The stands will work on a first-come, first-served basis, where the first taxi to arrive at the stand serves the first passenger to arrive and so on. A regulator will also be available to help match passengers with their desired vehicle – a five-seater or eight-seater taxi – and ensure that all taxi operators have equal opportunity to pick up … [Read more...] about ​​Ho Chi Minh City trials downtown taxi stands

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Bangladesh Tran Van Khoa said local people’s respect and admiration for the late leader inspired the embassy’s collaboration with the Turongomi repertory dance theater in Dhaka to arrange the show. At the concert He said the joint project is an effective way to popularize Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts among Bangladeshi people and helps strengthen the two nations’ friendship. Pooja Sengupta, director and choreographer of the 40-minute art performance, said her parents told her about Ho Chi Minh when she was a child. Her admiration for the man, her visit to Vietnam in 2017 and Khoa’s encouragement led to the start of the project, she added. Najmul Sheikh, a university lecturer in Dhaka, said he was moved by the show, while Vu Thi Khanh Ly, a Vietnamese expatriate in the country, said the event taught her that Ho Chi Minh is a source of pride for not only Vietnam but also international friends. Ho … [Read more...] about Bangladeshi artists bring Ho Chi Minh’s life to stage

Launched eight months ago, the contest received 4,533 videos from youths of civilian and military units. After qualification rounds, 227 entries were selected to compete in the military wide contest for 15 first, 25 second, and 35 third place prizes. Entries reflect effective models and exemplary people in studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morals, and style and tell touching stories related to organizing the movement. Photo for illustration. Source: bienphong.com.vn. The video contest is held by the Military Youth Board and relevant agencies and units under the instruction of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) for young officers and youths from youth committees. It aims to discover, nourish, and popularize effective models and exemplary individuals.  The event is also to promote the implementation of directives of the Politburo and the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission … [Read more...] about Videos on troops following President Ho Chi Minh’s examples compete for awards

A corner of Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)   Singapore (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is named among top three markets for real estate investors in Asia-Pacific, according to a survey unveiled in Singapore on November 12. The survey was carried out by the US’ Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) to compile a report on emerging trends in real estate in Asia-Pacific in 2020. It reported that due to challenges posed by geo-politics in the region, real estate investors have shifted to less adventurous markets with fewer risks. Singapore and Tokyo of Japan top the rankings, while Sydney and Melbourne of Australia claim the fourth and fifth place./. VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City among three best estate markets in Asia-Pacific: survey