Deputy Secretary Vo Thi Dung presents a gift to Mr. Sergey Aleksandrovich. (Photo: thanhuytphcm.vn)During the reception, Ms Dung expressed her happiness with the increasingly developed friendly relationship between the two countries, adding that Ho Chi Minh city had marked the 100th year since the Russian October Revolution with diverse practical activities. Regarding trade relations between the two countries, the Deputy Secretary said that Ho Chi Minh city had established multilateral cooperative relationships with Russian localities, and hoped the two sides would increase cooperation in economics, culture, science and technology, environment, tourism and education. Expressing his impression of Vietnam’s strong development, especially Ho Chi Minh city’s, Mr. Sergey Aleksandrovich stressed the need to develop humans, especially the young generations, to build up a better future for the country. He appreciated political and social assistance by Ho Chi Minh city Fatherland … [Read more...] about Russian bureau willing to cooperate with Ho Chi Minh city in social and human issues
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Ho Chi Minh City developed into major urban region in Southeast Asia
(photo for illustration: kinhtedothi.vn) Covering 30,404 square kilometers, the region will include the whole administrative boundaries of Ho Chi Minh City and seven neighboring localities, namely Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Long An, Dong Nai and Tien Giang. Its population is forecast to reach about 24-25 million people by 2030, including 18-19 million in urban areas and 6-7 million in rural areas. The region will have about 18-19 million workers. The region is expected to become a centre of economics, trade, finance, scientific research and services, hi-tech industry and agriculture, culture, education-training and health care in the country and Southeast Asia. It will be developed towards sustainability and climate change adaptation with modern technical infrastructure, with Ho Chi Minh City an economic centre. The region is planned as an international trade centre of Vietnam, particularly the south, as well as a gateway to connect key … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City developed into major urban region in Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit
With two weeks left until Christmas, families and business owners in Ho Chi Minh City are already getting in the Christmas spending spirit as an air of joy and festivity lingers about every corner of the southern hub.Some stores selling Christmas decorations have reportedly sold out their stock, while shoppers spare no expense in getting their homes ready for the festive season.Fake Christmas trees are especially hunted for this year, with stores introducing a wide variety of designs at prices ranging from VND600,000 to one million (US$26.43 – 44.05) to appeal to consumers of all backgrounds.“Home decorators typically opt for those between 1.2 and 1.5 meters in height, while those who want to decorate their stores would go for trees taller than 1.8 meters,” said Oanh, owner of a Christmas decoration shop in District 10.According to Oanh, minimalistic designs are in style this year, with the colors white and red being consumers’ favorites.Those with more money at … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City residents getting in Christmas spending spirit
Ho Chi Minh City seeks stronger educational ties with Ontario
At a meeting with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne on December 4, Phong considered his guest’ first official visit to Vietnam as an illustration of the Canadian Government and Ontario’s interest in the Southeast Asian nation and Ho Chi Minh City.Economic cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Ontario remains modest compared to its potential, he said, noting that there are many fields in which they have opportunities to reinforce cooperation, especially the areas matching Ontario’s strength and Ho Chi Minh City’s demand like information technology, infrastructure building, and automobile assembly. Ho Chi Minh City pledges to provide the best possible conditions for Ontario investors to learn about and invest in the city, thus bringing successes to Canadian businesses and contributing to local development, he added. Wynne said Ontario is ready to cooperate and share experience in training teachers and improving general education. It successfully applied … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks stronger educational ties with Ontario
Ho Chi Minh City voters hail success of National Assembly’s 4th session
At a meeting on December 1st with NA deputies representing HCM City including President Tran Dai Quang, voters in the southern economic hub noted that the people’s opinions, recommendations and aspiration have been conveyed to the NA session, and NA deputies have demonstrated their sense of responsibility in discussing issues of voters’ concern.Local residents also expressed their joy at the country’s achievements in socio-economic development and external relations, especially the success of the APEC Vietnam Year 2017 and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang city.President Tran Dai Quang affirmed that the hosting of the APEC Year 2017 and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week marked a new milestone in the country’s international integration process. He added that leaders of APEC economies acknowledged Vietnam’s role in guiding and creating a new driving force for APEC during the year.PresidentTran Dai Quang (third left, front row) and … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City voters hail success of National Assembly’s 4th session