Located from ten to 20 meters underground, the second tunnel has had 470 meters out of its total length of 781 meters completed. At the current pace, approximately ten meters of the tunnel can be installed with concrete slabs every day. Construction of this second tunnel began in January and is expected to complete at the beginning of June. The second tunnel runs from Ba Son Shipyard, going under streets including Ton Duc Thang, Ngo Van Nam, Nguyen Sieu, to the Ho Chi Minh City’s Municipal Theater in District 1. Following the installation of concrete walls and railways, the lighting systems and other supporting structures will be set up, a representative of Shimizu - Meada, the Japanese main contractor in charge of the metro line project, said. The metro line No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, stretching 19.7 kilometers, will connect Ben Thanh Market in District 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park in District 9, passing through Binh Thanh District, Thu Duc District, and District 2. The metro … [Read more...] about Second tunnel of Ho Chi Minh City subway line nears completion
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Workshop looks to apply MEMS, sensors system in smart city building
Delegates visited micro-electro-mechanical systems showcased at the event The 3rd International Workshop on MEMS and Sensors System, themed “MEMS and Nanomaterials,” was co-organized by the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP), Institute for Nanotechnology under the Vietnam National University-HCM City, Japan’s national Institute for Materials Science and the Japan Society for Precision Engineering. The event creates opportunities for the Vietnamese southern hub to popularize its smart urban development program, while helping Vietnamese scientists access to latest technologies and learn experience from their colleagues so as to apply rational technologies into local situation. According to SHTP Acting Head Le Bich Loan, MEMS and sensor systems in Internet of Things (IoT) applications play an important role in addressing current challenges to branch out smart urban area in Ho Chi Minh City. The city has asked the SHTP R&D Center to carry out the “MEMS … [Read more...] about Workshop looks to apply MEMS, sensors system in smart city building
Pink Hat Day calls for hair donations to support breast cancer patients
A yoga warrior photo gallery will be displayed at the Pink Hat Day event on Sunday at the Crescent Mall in HCM City’s District 7. Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The annual Pink Hat Day which will take place this Sunday at Crescent Mall in HCM City’s District 7 is calling for hair donations to support breast cancer patients. The fund-raising event with the theme “Be a Warrior, Not a Worrier” is part of the activities organised by the Breast Cancer Network Việt Nam (BCNV) to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The BCNV expects to get 1,000 hair sets, which will be used to produce wigs for cancer patients nationwide. The event will feature a series of activities, including outdoor yoga and yoga music with the participation of 200 people, Zumba dancing, and body painting. Free breast screening and consultations from the Vietnam-Singapore Hospital will also be offered. The Australian Consul General in HCM City, Karen Lanyon, will join the … [Read more...] about Pink Hat Day calls for hair donations to support breast cancer patients
First Seoul Made store to open early next year
Young Seung-Chang, director of Seoul Business Agency (SBA), introduces the Seoul Made brand to the media in HCM City on Thursday. — VNS Photo Thu Ngan The first Seoul Made store selling cosmetic and lifestyle products made by small and medium-sized enterprises in the South Korean capital will open in Viet Nam at the beginning of next year, Young Seung-Chang, director of the Seoul Business Agency (SBA), said. The first store, spread over 2,500sq.m, will come up at Vincom Mega Mall in Ha Noi. The Seoul Business Agency (SBA) said Seoul Made is expected to become one of the hottest spaces in Ha Noi. According to Young, there will be further works with local authorities to expand the network in Viet Nam by opening more stores in big cities, including HCM City. Seoul Made is a new brand in Viet Nam, launched in HCM City during the 20019 Vietnam Expo from December 4 to 7 to develop trade and cultural relationships between Viet Nam and South Korea. Young told bizhub.vn that the SBA has … [Read more...] about First Seoul Made store to open early next year
Aromatherapy offers stress relief
By Công Thành Essential oils are used in aromatherapy, combined with meditation, to ease stress. VNS Photo Công Thành Essential oils have been widely used as air fresheners and in cosmetic production, but now they are also being promoted for a combined aromatherapy-yoga-meditation-herbal therapy in Hội An. The therapy has attracted tourists interested in exploring natural essential oils and their various functions in a space outside of the ancient town's busy Old Quarter. Essensian Natural Health & Beauty shop on Phan Bội Châu Street offers a rendezvous point for people to discuss aromatic essential oils and their contributions to health and beauty care. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Anh, known as Anh Nguyễn, who founded an aromatherapy-yoga-meditation-herbal medicine workshop in Hội An in 2016, reserves the space for stressed out visitors seeking a positive solution to escape the headaches … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy offers stress relief
