From October 22-28, it will be foggy in the early morning, sunny in daytime and showery in late afternoon in some places in the city. High tide has risen water level in the lower reaches of Mekong and Saigon rivers since October 18. It will reach alarming level 2-3 and exceed alarming level 3 by 0.1-0.3 meters on October 27. Therefore, tidal flooding will recur in low lying area in HCMC, Vinh Long province and Can Tho city. By PHUC HAU – Translated by Hai Mien Tags: cold front tidal flooding low pressure trough … [Read more...] about Cold front triggers rain in HCMC
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Innovation startup support program implemented in HCMC
They were co-organized by HCMC Department of Science and Technology, Vietnam – Finland Innovation Partnership Program and Business Startup Support Center. HCMC has issued and implemented many action programs and plans with specific and synchronous missions and solutions to support innovation startup and entrepreneurship. Of them is Smart City project in the phase of 2017-2020 and Innovative District project east of HCMC. The Innovation Startup and Entrepreneurship Week comprises about 30 events this year. By BA TAN – Translated by Hai Mien … [Read more...] about Innovation startup support program implemented in HCMC
HCMC announces key industrial, agricultural products
HCMC announces key industrial, agricultural productsBy Le Anh Beverages and dairy products are put on display at a fair in HCMC in the file photo. The city’s government has issued a list of key industrial and agricultural products – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - The government of HCMC recently issued a list of key industrial and agricultural products that will receive support for their continued growth and domination of the local market, as well as being promoted for exports. Regarding the industrial sector, seven groups of key products are listed in the fields of electricity, plastics and rubber, food and beverages, electronics and technology, alongside one potential product group in pharmaceutical chemistry. The introduced products must have high competitiveness and enormous potential for local consumption as well as for exports and are expected to contribute substantially to the gross domestic product and the city’s economic development. The key industrial goods … [Read more...] about HCMC announces key industrial, agricultural products
HCMC chairman meets Thu Thiem residents over land dispute
HCMC chairman meets Thu Thiem residents over land disputeThe Saigon Times Daily A bird's eye view of Thu Thiem New Urban Area project in HCMC's District 2 - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – The HCMC People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong this morning, October 18, chaired a meeting with locals living in a 4.3-hectare area in District 2’s Binh An Ward to hear their complaints over illegal site clearance. Phong held discussions with some 30 local households who have yet to relocate or who have filed complaints over coercive relocation as their houses are located outside the zoning area of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area project, according to local media. The meeting also gathered Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam; Head of the Central Citizen Reception Committee Nguyen Hong Diep; Government Inspectorate representatives; and leaders of the municipal departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Planning and Architecture. The … [Read more...] about HCMC chairman meets Thu Thiem residents over land dispute
Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMC
Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily Visitors are seen at the exhibition - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The HCMC Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-France Friendship Association are jointly organizing an art exhibition entitled “Rencontre 2018” at the HCMC Fine Arts Association headquarters. The exhibition is part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and five-year Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France, according to the Vietnam News Agency. “Rencontre 2018” features 42 art works, including paintings in oil, acrylic and lacquer, and sculptures in ceramic created by five French and 14 Vietnamese painters and artists. Addressing the opening ceremony on October 15, Huynh Van Muoi, chairman of the HCMC Fine Arts Association, said this is the fourth joint Vietnam-France art exhibition held in the city, offering Vietnamese and French artists a … [Read more...] about Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMC