Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball after second-placed Arsenal's challenge ended in defeat away at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal, who enjoyed an eight-point lead over City as recently as mid-March, needed at least a point to stay mathematically in the hunt, but went down 1-0. City, who host Chelsea on Sunday after which they will be presented with the trophy, have 85 points with three games to play, while Arsenal are on 81 with one game left. It is City's seventh Premier League title since they were bought by Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2008 and they are now just two wins away from completing a treble only previously achieve by Manchester United in 1999. City face Manchester United in the FA Cup final on June 3 and a week later take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final -- starting big favourites in both games. Manager Pep Guardiola has now won a … [Read more...] about Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal lose
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Ho Chi Minh City, Australian state eye closer cooperation
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen greeted Margaret Beazley, governor of Australia’s New South Wales, on Tuesday on the former’s working visit to the city to boost two-way partnership. New South Wales is Australia’s most populous state. Some 10,000 Vietnamese students are studying in New South Wales, whose capital city is Sydney. Ho Chi Minh City Party chief Nen said that the potential for cooperation between the city and Australian states, especially New South Wales, remains high. He also eyed stronger partnership with Australian localities in workforce training, logistics, and infrastructure development to ride out challenges over economic growth. The governor of New South Wales stated her appreciation for the cooperative programs between Ho Chi Minh City and New South Wales, and the expectation of further tourism collaboration between the two localities. Governor Beazley also underlined that the achievements from the Ho Chi Minh City - New … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, Australian state eye closer cooperation
Ho Chi Minh City Party chief hosts newly-appointed Cambodian consul general
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen held a reception for newly-appointed Cambodian Consul General Chan Sorykan on Wednesday. Sorykan took the position in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11. Speaking at the reception, Sorykan expressed his gratitude to city authorities for creating favorable conditions for Cambodian firms to do business and Cambodian students to study in Vietnam. Two-way trade between Vietnam and Cambodia reached VND235 trillion (US$10 billion) in 2022, Sorykan said, adding that the impressive figure has contributed to fostering bilateral ties and backing the partnership between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnam – Cambodia diplomatic relationship has developed for 56 years, said Ho Chi Minh City Party chief Nen. The two countries will survive ongoing global uncertainties and thrive strongly thanks to the long-term friendship and solidarity, he underscored. Ho Chi Minh City will step up efforts to boost cooperation between … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City Party chief hosts newly-appointed Cambodian consul general
HDBank contributes to development of Ho Chi Minh City
Established in 1990, HDBank is one of the first joint-stock commercial banks in the country established under the policy of reforming the economic management mechanisms of the Party and the state. Implementing the resolution of the sixth Party Congress, Ho Chi Minh City changed from a centrally planned economy to a socialist-oriented market economy. HDBank was established with the initial mission of housing development and urban embellishment, contributing to the development of a civilised and modern Ho Chi Minh City. HDBank has consistently followed the renovation process of Ho Chi Minh City in particular and the country in general. In 2011, with a broader vision after 22 years of operation, the bank decided to change its name to Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Joint-Stock Bank to implement a new development strategy for the new era. In 2013, HDBank made a mark on the market as the first case of a voluntary merger of a healthy bank, Dai A Commercial Joint-Stock Bank, … [Read more...] about HDBank contributes to development of Ho Chi Minh City
HCM City further promotes cooperation with New South Wales
Secretary of HCM City's Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen receives Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Ho Chi Minh City hopes New South Wales and Australia in general will support and cooperate with the southern hub in training human resources, digital transformation, and developing digital economy and transport infrastructure, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen told visiting Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley on May 23. Nen highlighted the comprehensive, extensive and effective cooperation between Vietnam and Australia as well as between HCM City and Australian localities in different fields, especially in investment, saying that Australia has so far had 280 investment project in the city. Educational cooperation between the two nations has also recorded fruitful results, he added. According to the official, there remains great potential and opportunities for the two sides to expand multifaceted … [Read more...] about HCM City further promotes cooperation with New South Wales
HCM City seeks ways to attract more remittances
HCM City seeks ways to attract more remittances. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City is striving to achieve an annual growth rate of at least 10% in the inflow of remittances during the 2023-2025 period and maintains this rate in 2025-2030. The information was heard at a seminar held in the city on May 29 by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs of HCM City, in coordination with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Branch in HCM City to seek comments and solutions of overseas Vietnamese intellectuals to effectively attract and optimise remittance resources in the city. Remittances to Ho Chi Minh City have always maintained a relatively high growth rate and play a crucial role in the city’s socio-economic development. (Photo: VNA) According to Nguyen Duc Lenh, Deputy Director of the SBV Branch in HCM City, remittances to the city have always maintained a relatively high growth rate and play a crucial role in … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks ways to attract more remittances
Ho Chi Minh City seeks stronger cooperation with RoK’s Incheon
At a reception for visiting Chairman of the Incheon Metropolitan Council Heo Shick, he said Ho Chi Minh City has established friendly and cooperative relations with seven RoK cities, adding that the municipal People's Council signed cooperation agreements with the RoK’s Incheon and Busan Metropolitan Councils. He went on to say that the relationship between the city and its Korean partners has developed very well, achieving many positive results. Ho Chi Minh City is home to about 80,000 people and some 2,000 firms from the RoK, which make positive contribution to the local development and serve as a bridge to enhance the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The official said that Ho Chi Minh City is ready to create the most favorable conditions for the Korean businesses and community here. For his part, Heo Shick said the strong developments in RoK - Vietnam relations, especially in the fields of trade, investment, tourism, sports, and people-to-people … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks stronger cooperation with RoK’s Incheon
Shares open the new trading week on positive note
Transactions at Techombank's Tay Ninh branch. Techcombank topped the shares lifting the VN-Index most yesterday, growing nearly 3 per cent. — VNA/VNS Photo Shares started the new trading week positively but liquidity decreased and foreign traders returned to be net sellers, showing rising caution among investors. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, the VN-Index increased by 0.33 per cent to close at 1,070.64 points. The market performed positively for most of the trading time but selling pressure increased towards the end of the session, leading to drops in some major stocks. Losers that weighed on the VN-Index included Vietcombank (VCB), Vinamilk (VNM), Vingroup (VIC), Masan Group (MSN), PV Gas (GAS) and insurer Bao Viet Holdings (BVH) with decreases of between 0.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent. Overall, the market breadth was positive with 263 stocks rising, 125 declining and 84 closing flat. Of the VN30 basket (which tracks the top 30 shares by market value and liquidity), … [Read more...] about Shares open the new trading week on positive note
Shares open the new trading week on positive note
Transactions at Techombank's Tay Ninh branch. Techcombank topped the shares lifting the VN-Index most yesterday, growing nearly 3 per cent. VNA/VNS Photo Hanoi - Shares started the new trading week positively but liquidity decreased and foreign traders returned to be net sellers, showing rising caution among investors. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, the VN-Index increased by 0.33 per cent to close at 1,070.64 points. The market performed positively for most of the trading time but selling pressure increased towards the end of the session, leading to drops in some major stocks. Losers that weighed on the VN-Index included Vietcombank (VCB), Vinamilk (VNM), Vingroup (VIC), Masan Group (MSN), PV Gas (GAS) and insurer Bảo Việt Holdings (BVH) with decreases of between 0.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent. Overall, the market breadth was positive with 263 stocks rising, 125 declining and 84 closing flat. Of the VN30 basket (which tracks the top 30 shares by market value and … [Read more...] about Shares open the new trading week on positive note
200 exhibitors to participate in HCM City expo next week
A screenshot of the banner of the HCM City Export Forum and Trade Fair 2023 to be held from May 25 to 28 in HCM City’s District 7. — VNS Photo Bo Xuan Hiep As many as 200 exhibitors from Viet Nam and around the world will participate in a HCM City expo next week as part of the city’s trade and export promotion scheme for 2023-2025. Slated for May 25 to 28, HCM City Export Forum and Trade Fair 2023 (or HCM City Expo 2023) is co-hosted by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade and Viet Nam Trade Promotion Agency. Products to be on display include farm produce, textiles and garments, footwear, furniture and handicrafts, food and beverages, rubber, plastics, electronics, mechanics and fishery, and others. Several seminars will be held during the event to discuss how to promote regional connectivity in manufacturing, agriculture, trade and services, and green economy. The “Strengthening linkages towards green exports” forum will discuss the potential and strengths of the … [Read more...] about 200 exhibitors to participate in HCM City expo next week