GDP growth of 12.6 per cent in 2007, Ho Chi Minh City obtained the highest economic growth over the past decade. Global integration has made the city's economic development more exciting, particularly in attracting foreign direct investment, stock market, property and services … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City: Breakthrough year
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ADB funds US$1.1 billion for two expressway projects in Ho Chi Minh City
ADB will provide US$540 million towards a US$1.4 billion project to build a second mass transit line in Ho Chi Minh City, and an additional US$636 million for a US$1.6 billion project to construct a modern expressway to the south of the city.'These projects will significantly … [Read more...] about ADB funds US$1.1 billion for two expressway projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Thick fog covers Ho Chi Minh City
For the last three days, Ho Chi Minh City has been covered with thick fog in early morning hours, breaking only when the sun is out. Some parts of the City like Districts 1, 6 and 12 continue to be engulfed in fog till 9am. According to the Southern Regional Hydro … [Read more...] about Thick fog covers Ho Chi Minh City
Hot weather to hit Ho Chi Minh City
The northern provinces of Vietnam were affected by hot weather with daily temperature at 30- 31 degrees Celsius during last month which caused children and adults have been infected with the disease. Currently, a cold front is forcast to appear in the northern region of … [Read more...] about Hot weather to hit Ho Chi Minh City
Ky Yen Festival, Ho Chi Minh City Festivals
The Ky Yen Festival lasts five days (from the 10th day to the 14th day of the second lunar month) at the Binh Dong communal house, which is located on the banks of Ba Tang canal and is one of the two communal houses which receive the largest number of visitors and worshippers in … [Read more...] about Ky Yen Festival, Ho Chi Minh City Festivals