At the reception (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn) According to President Neil Robert Wilson, Sapphire Company, established in 2012 by Sakkara Corporation and the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), works in real estate investment and development. In Vietnam, Sapphire Company has been developing over 1,000 flats and 40,000 square metres of commercial real estate, mainly in Ho Chi Minh city. He expressed his hope that the company would set up cooperation with Ho Chi Minh city’s partners in developing residential buildings and office buildings; and rebuilding old apartment buildings. “The constructions will be designed to be modern and suitable for the Vietnamese market, featuring connecting spaces with natural scenery to improve the lifestyle of communities. Appreciating the company’s achievements in the city, Secretary Nhan highlighted its outstanding projects, which he said contributed to promoting the city’s socio-economic development. He praised the … [Read more...] about Singaporean company to cooperate with Ho Chi Minh city in real estate
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Two dead in hair salon fire in Ho Chi Minh City
A man and a woman were found dead after their hair salon caught fire in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday. The fire was reported to occur sometime before 11:00 pm at a small hair salon, about 16 square meters, on Tran Thi Bay Street in Hiep Thanh Ward, District 12. Residents living nearby were quick to react, calling the firefighters and trying to subdue the flames with handheld extinguishers. Fire brigades responded to the call and put out the fire soon afterward. The aftermath of the hair salon fire. Photo: Tuoi Tre However, two people were found dead when rescuers broke into the salon. The victims were identified as Oanh, 30, from Dak Lak Province, and her husband Nhat, 32, also from the province. Police have cooperated with experts in examining the scene and investigating the cause of the fire, which has not been determined as of yet. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Two dead in hair salon fire in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City eyes tougher conditions for migrants to become permanent residents
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Construction has made a controversial proposal to raise the minimum living space required for internal migrants to register as permanent residents by four times. The proposed plan, aimed at relieving pressure from the city’s social and technical infrastructure, has been met with criticism from social experts who see little benefit from the new requirement. According to Vietnam’s law on residency, citizens who want to register as permanent residents in a municipality must have a legal place of residence in the destination city and have been a temporary resident there for at least one year. A legal place of residence can be either their own property or a rent one. In the latter case, one applicant must obtain written permission from the house owners that they agree to have him or her register as a permanent resident in their residence book. The application is only approved if that applicant has a minimum living space of five … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City eyes tougher conditions for migrants to become permanent residents
Ho Chi Minh City hosts cultural, amusement events during Tet
One of the traditional events during the lead-up to Tet is Pho Ong Do (Street of Calligraphers) at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Cultural House in district 1. There are also numerous booths selling calligraphy paintings and words about good luck, health and prosperity in the new year and Tet decorative items. The Spring Flower Festival returns to Tao Dan Park in district 1 from February 10 to 21. The City will set off fireworks at low and high altitudes on Lunar New Year’s Eve on February 15 at six venues: the Sai Gon River Tunnel linking districts 1 and 2, Dam Sen Park in district 11, Cu Chi Tunnels in Cu Chi district, Rung Sac Square in the coastal district of Can Gio, Lang Le – Bau Co historic relic in Binh Chanh district and Nga Ba Giong Martyrs Monument in Hoc Mon district. The Tet book street festival themed “Nurturing knowledge- Aspiration to a new height” will open from February 13 to 19 on Mac Thi Buoi, Nguyen Hue and Ngo Duc Ke streets in district 1. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City hosts cultural, amusement events during Tet
Ho Chi Minh City students make ‘banh chung’ for the disadvantaged
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