Nguyen Ngoc Hoa, deputy director of the HCM City Department of Industry and Trade, talks with Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper about HCM City’s development plan for the logistics industry to 2025 with a vision to 2030, which has received positive feedback. Hoa addresses a number of issues that still concern experts. The building of overpass and tunnels at the My Thuy intersection has led to easier traffic to and from Cat Lai Port in HCM City. VNA/VNS Photo Vu Tien Luc Can you speak about the role and importance of logistics within the economic structure of HCM City? HCM City has the most important logistics system in the Southern Key Economic Zone as well as nationwide. Thanks to its favourable geographical position, located between the East–West and North–South expressway axes and connected to giant port systems such as Cat Lai and Hiep Phuoc, HCM City has become a crucial import and export gateway in the … [Read more...] about HCM City assesses new logistics development plan
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HCM City apologises to local residents for shortcomings at Thủ Thiêm project
The municipal People’s Committee organised a press conference yesterday morning to take responsibility and apologise to local residents about the situation in the Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area. HCM City organised a press conference to take responsibility “The HCM City People’s Committee sincerely apologises to residents, especially households on an area of about 4.3 hectares outside the planning zone in District 2’s Bình An Ward,” said Võ Văn Hoan, head office and spokesman of the city People’s Committee. “The committee is taking responsibility with the Prime Minister and the Government because it did not follow what was approved,” he added. “The city will seriously implement all conclusions of the Government Inspectorate and deal with complaints about Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area in District 2,” he said. “All will be done in accordance with laws, to ensure people’s rights, and … [Read more...] about HCM City apologises to local residents for shortcomings at Thủ Thiêm project
Hanoi’s declining air quality blamed on change of seasons
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The capital of Hanoi was named as the most polluted city in the world on September 26, with the southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City not far behind. Figures released by the air quality monitor app AirVisual put Hanoi at the top of the list followed by Jakarta in Indonesia and HCM City, respectively taking the second and third places. On September 26, Hanoi’s air quality index topped the 200 mark, which is considered hazardous. Although the air conditions slightly improved, Hanoi’s recorded air quality is still among the worst places in the world. The monitor constantly updates and changes depending on the Air Quality Index. Change of seasons also reduces air quality. According to the air monitoring system of Hanoi’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the city’s air quality has remained at “unhealthy” levels in recent days, mostly due to dust … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s declining air quality blamed on change of seasons
Putting Vietnamese specialities on the world cuisine map
After Việt Nam’s legendary Phở Thìn Lò Đúc, which has charmed Hanoians and tourists for nearly 40 years, proved popular among customers in Tokyo, Japan, Bánh Mì Phượng Hội An (Ms Phượng Baguette in Hội An) recently debuted in Seoul, South Korea. Đào Đức Lộc, who designed the interior for the Bánh Mì Phượng Baguette shop in Seoul, speaks with Bùi Quỳnh Hoa about his passion for Vietnamese cuisine and his desire to take Vietnamese specialities worldwide. PASSION FOR FOOD: Đào Đức Lộc, founder of the AFOOD Ltd Co. Inner Sanctum: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m the founder and director of the AFOOD Ltd Co, specialising in design, setup, operation and marketing in the food and beverage field in Việt Nam. I love Vietnamese culture, so I decided to devote myself to promoting … [Read more...] about Putting Vietnamese specialities on the world cuisine map
What’s on December 3-9 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Dance Performance “J-Dance” in Hanoi Dec 7 and 8, 8pm Youth Theatre, 11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hai Ba Trung district Introducing the diversity of dance and physical expression in Japan with contemporary dance and Butoh performances from five dancers, who are currently active in Japan and at international festivals. Hanoi- Ballet Performance “Nutcracker – Wonder Dream” Dec 5 and 6, 8pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street, Directed by Tran Ly Ly, the ballet stars soloists Thu Hue, Thu Hang, Dam Han Giang, and Van Nam, and artists from the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet. Under the baton of conductor Dong Quang Vinh, the ballet tells the story of Quynh Lan, who oversleeps on Christmas night and wakes up in a wonder land. She joins the Nutcracker Prince on an adventure with lots of surprises. Ticket prices: VND 300,000 - VND 400,000 - VND 500,000- VND 600,000 – VND700,000 HCMC- The Nutcracker HCM City … [Read more...] about What’s on December 3-9 (Daily updated)