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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

At the reception for delegates of the 46th Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP). (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vice Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Vo Thi Dung on November 12 hosted a reception for delegates of the 46th Ship for the Southeast Asian Youth Programme (SSEAYP) as part of their ongoing visit to the southern city from November 10-13. Dung expressed her pleasure to welcome the guests and said the SSEAYP creates an opportunity for Vietnamese youngsters to study other Southeast Asian countries and Japan as well as introduce the image of Vietnam to international friends. The official added that the programme is expected to contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond, especially in the context of global complicated issues. The SSEAYP 2019 with diverse activities and in-depth discussions of matters that are of interest of young people will be useful for the development of each country, including Vietnam, she … [Read more...] about HCM City’s leader welcomes delegates of SSEAYP

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

HCM City's flood-prevention plans should be focused more on the inner city and be closely linked to overall urban planning, experts have said. HCM City's flood-prevention plan is no longer appropriate and should be an integral part of the city's overall urban planning, experts have said. — VNA Photo Thanh Liem The city's People's Committee has asked for permission from the Prime Minister to reevaluate its flood-prevention irrigation plan, which is seen as no longer appropriate because of rising sea levels, climate change and changes to development plans. To prevent flooding, which remains a serious problem in the city, authorities said they would link planning for construction projects to water drainage plans. Le Thanh Cong, director of D&C Design, Consultancy and Construction Ltd Co., was quoted in Thanh Niên newspaper as saying that the revamping of the city's flood prevention plan was crucial. The city has three overlapping regulatory plans on flood prevention … [Read more...] about HCM City’s flood prevention projects need to be reworked: experts

Athletes competing in the first stage around Hoan Kiem Lake Participating teams include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Military Region 7, Bike Life Dong Nai, Loc Troi An Giang, Domesco Pharmacy Dong Thap, Japan’s Bonne Chance ACA, Thailand’s Roojai.com Cycling Team, Philippines’ Philippines Navy Standard, the Netherlands’ Global Cycling Team, Australia’s Velofit Australia and the Republic of Korea’s Koril Cycling Team. During the nine-day tournament, participants will compete in eight stages with a total distance of 1,045km. They will go through many famous landscapes including Ha Long, Trang An Landscape Complex, the Ho Dynasty Citadel, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, the Complex of Hue Monuments and Hoi An Ancient Town. Through the activities during the event, the organizers hope to popularize Vietnamese cultural and natural heritage sites and the beautiful characteristics of the Vietnamese people to international friends. General Director of … [Read more...] about VTV International Cycling Tour launched