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Visitors at the Food & Hotel Vietnam in 2019. — VNA/VNS Photo Food & Hotel Vietnam, the country’s leading international exhibition in the food, restaurant and hotel industry, will bring together reputable suppliers and potential buyers to explore business opportunities. In the 11th edition this year, Food & Hotel Vietnam will gather more than 300 leading domestic and foreign enterprises and 22 international pavilion groups from the EU, Germany, Italy, UK, Belgium, Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, the US, Canada, Uruguay, Singapore, and Japan. One of highlights of the expo is the ASIA Food & Beverage Summit 2022 which is expected to deliver pioneering perspectives on operation optimisation, financial controlling, human resources management and useful topics in the F&B industry. During the three days of exhibition, a series of F&B competitions - the Viet Nam Culinary Challenge, Viet Nam Barista Competition and Viet Nam … [Read more...] about HCM City to host Food & Hotel Vietnam

HCM City has planned to build five railway routes by 2030. The projects have been added to the national railway network development plan for 2030 approved by the prime minister. The HCM City-Nha Trang, HCM City-Can Tho, HCM City-Loc Ninh, HCM City-Tay Ninh and Thu Thiem-Long Thanh routes were agreed. Among those, the city will prioritise Thu Thiem-Long Thanh and HCM City-Can Tho projects first. Thu Thiem-Long Thanh route is 38km long, starting from Thu Thiem Tunnel in Thu Duc City and Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai Province. The project with a total investment capital of VND40.5 trillion (USD1.63 billion) is scheduled to be completed in 2025. HCM City-Can Tho line which has a total investment of USD7 billion is 174km long, stretching Binh Duong, HCM City, Long An, Tien Giang, Vinh Long and Can Tho with 13 stations. It will help shorten the travel time from Can Tho to HCM City to 75-80 minutes from the current 180-240 minutes. The project is slated to … [Read more...] about Five railway routes planned for HCM City by 2030

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan (R) receives President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with Peoples ( ICAP ) Fernando González Llort. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan and visiting President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with Peoples (ICAP) Fernando González Llort agreed to increase people-to-people exchange and diplomacy during their meeting on November 14. Hoan highlighted the fruitful development of the special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries and between HCM City and Cuba in particular, especially after the exchange of high-level delegations. HCM City highly valued the effectiveness of ICAP’s activities, especially in supporting Vietnam in its struggles against colonialism and imperialism for national independence and reunification, and in promoting the image of Vietnam and people in Cuba . Participants at the … [Read more...] about HCM City looks to expand cooperation with Cuba

Japanese businesses operating in HCM City have complained about the operation of unlicensed taxis at Tan Son Nhat Airport. The complaints were made at a recent meeting co-held by the HCM City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (JCCI). Representative from the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam at the meeting. Attending the meeting, a JCCI representative said that unlicensed taxis are causing some problems at Tan Son Nhat Airport including high fares and robberies. "Statistics from the Japanese Consulate in HCM City showed that there have been 12 cases so far this year including five cases in October alone," the representative said. "To better ensure safety and fairness for local people and visitors, including foreign visitors, we propose that HCM City authorities more strictly punish violating drivers," he said. "Taxis should be asked to introduce their name … [Read more...] about Japanese firms denounce unlicensed HCM City airport taxis

The Politburo yesterday issued a resolution that set the goal to make HCM City a modern city that leads the country in the digital economy and be an economic hub of Southeast Asia by 2030. An aerial view of District 1 in HCM City which has been tasked to become an economic hub of Southeast Asia by 2030 At the meeting chaired by Party General-Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the Politburo reviewed the implementation of development goals in the 2010-2020 period and set new goals for 2030 with a vision to 2045. From 2010 to 2020, HCM City’s economy expanded 2.7 times and its GRDP doubled. The city continued to reform its growth model, with the development based on science and technology applications. Its economic structure shift was also on the right track as it focused on high-tech industry, services and agriculture. The annual state budget collection was also higher than planned. The city also witnessed positive achievements in other fields including science, … [Read more...] about HCM City tasked to become Southeast Asia’s economic hub by 2030

HCM City’s residents view photos of the city and District 1’s history and cultural heritage sites, which are on display at an exhibition at District 1’s Cultural Centre. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is launching a series of cultural activities to celebrate the 17th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005-2022). The celebration is organised by the Department of Culture and Sports and the city’s Cultural Heritage Association. The major event will be held on November 23 at the city’s Fine Arts Museum, including a presentation of traditional martial arts, a fashion show of ao dai ( Vietnam ese traditional dress), and performances of tai tu music, quan ho (love duet singing) and cheo (traditional opera). The programme will also feature excerpts from famous hat boi (classical drama) and cai luong (reformed opera) plays performed by the city-based Hat Boi Theatre and Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theatre. The organisers will hold a … [Read more...] about HCM City celebrates Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

Participants at the meeting (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Duong Anh Duc on November 29 hosted a reception for a visiting delegation of German businessmen and investors led by Torsten Bonew, First Deputy Mayor of Leipzip city . The HCM City official applauded the establishment of a representative office of Leipzig City in the southern economic hub, expressing the hope that the office will contribute to further promoting trade and investment cooperation between the two sides. The municipal authorities will create favourable conditions for German businesses to invest and do business in  the locality, he stated, adding that Leipzig has strengths in industry, information technology and education, and these are also the areas which HCM City wants to develop. Duc thanked Leipzig’s authority for supporting HCM City in training, and sharing professional experience with local hospitals. He said HCM City is … [Read more...] about HCM City eyes stronger cooperation with Leipzip of Germany

A coastal area in HCM City’s Can Gio district. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City is coordinating with investors and the Ministry of Transport to build a 6 billion USD international transshipment port in its coastal Can Gio district , Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Phan Van Mai said at a recent conference. Mai stressed that the Can Gio international transshipment port project is not only meaningful for the benefits of the seaport but also enhances the competitive advantage of the Southeast region, creating more attractiveness for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Located in Thi Vai maritime channel, Can Gio has deep water, is not seriously affected by waves or winds, and is ideal for international container transshipment. Along with natural and economic factors, the cooperation of large global shipping lines is also essential for success. The city plans to carry out the project’s construction together with the Vietnam … [Read more...] about HCM City to build transshipment port in Can Gio district

As many as 50,000 workers in HCM City have witnessed falling incomes so far this year, said an official from the HCM City Labour Federation. Ty Hung Company in HCM City has announced to dismiss nearly 1,200 workers from December 1, 2022 due to the company's financial difficulties According to Tran Doan Trung, vice chairman of the trade union organisation, the workers were from 155 companies. Currently, many local companies, including those in garment and textile, footwear and furniture, are facing difficulties due to being affected by inflation and the Russia-Ukraine war. Lots of businesses have had to reduce working hours or even dismiss part of their staff. By November 15, 50,000 workers from 155 companies in HCM City had experienced lower incomes. Amid the situation, Trung forecasted that many firms would fail to offer Tet bonuses for their workers. Nearly 49,000 companies still owed at least one month’s social insurance. So far … [Read more...] about 50,000 HCM City workers face falling incomes

The photo Transplanting Season by photographer Trinh Ngan Lien, head of Ha Nam province’s Photography Association, wins the gold medal in the travel category at the second HCM City International Photo Contest . (Photo courtesy of HPA) Ho Chi Minh City (VNS/VNA) — The HCM City Photography Association (HPA) is hosting the first-ever international photography festival from November 25-30. The event includes different exhibitions showcasing thousands of photos taken by Vietnamese and foreign photographers who participated in the second HCM City International Photo Contest (HOPA) from July 17 to October 15. The exhibitions feature a wide range of topics such as the world through a lens, Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes and development, and HCM City – the dynamic city. The festival will also offer talks on photography, meetings between Vietnamese and foreign photographers , and field trips to Vietnam’s famous destinations to help photographers find inspiration. … [Read more...] about HCM City association to host first international photography fest