Investigation into homestay fire killing two foreigners in Kien Giang Police in the southern province of Kien Giang are investigating into a case in which two foreigners were killed in a local homestay fire. … [Read more...] about Five family members killed in a major fire in HCM City
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HCM City puts forth solutions to traffic jam in 2019
As of December 2018, the entire city had 28 locations at risk of congestion, with hotspots in 2017 like My Thuy junction in District 2, Cong truong Dan chu intersection in District 3 and 10, and Phan Van Tri – Pham Van Dong intersection in Binh Thanh district showing signs of improvement. According to Bui Xuan Cuong, Director of the department, next year, the city will focus on completing mechanisms and State management for urban transport, developing traffic infrastructure, increasing the quality of passenger and cargo transport, and boosting communication campaigns on traffic order and safety, among other measures. The department will allocate funds for projects on traffic jam reduction near Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Cat Lai Port, and in the downtown area. Stricter punishment will be imposed on traffic regulation violators and those illegally encroaching sidewalks and roads. Application of technology and promotion of public transport will be … [Read more...] about HCM City puts forth solutions to traffic jam in 2019
Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in HCM City hosts vibrant Tet atmosphere
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is proving to be a popular destination among visitors ahead of the Tet Book Street festival 2020 which is scheduled to take place from January 22-28. … [Read more...] about Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in HCM City hosts vibrant Tet atmosphere
Tet decorations spring up on streets across HCM City
With the countdown to the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, in its final days many streets throughout HCM City can be seen bearing incredible festive decorations including colourful national flags, bulbs, flowers, and numerous slogans. … [Read more...] about Tet decorations spring up on streets across HCM City
HCM City: Lunar New Year’s Eve fireworks to be set off at seven venues
Ho Chi Minh City to hold 15-minute fireworks displays at seven venues to welcome the Year of the Rat (Photo for illustration: qdnd.vn) Fireworks will be set off from the top of the Saigon River Tunnel (District 2) and the Landmark building in Vinhomes Central Park (Binh Thanh district). … [Read more...] about HCM City: Lunar New Year’s Eve fireworks to be set off at seven venues
