InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, on September 9 announced the grand opening of the 350-room Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport, the first Holiday Inn in Vietnam. The 350-room Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport was launched on September 9 Saigon’s best-connected hotel Offering authentic experiences designed to bring friends, family, and business partners together for genuine and joyful memories, Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport is situated approximately 10 minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and 20 minutes from the city centre’s exciting dining and shopping area, providing the utmost convenience for visitors to Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel features 350 well-appointed rooms, including 100 spacious suites, all of which feature city or pool views. The fourth-floor lifestyle zone offers comfortable lounges, a 50-metre swimming pool, and a 24-hour gym while the Kids Stay & Eat … [Read more...] about First Holiday Inn Hotel in Vietnam opens in Ho Chi Minh City
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CEVA Logistics expands presence in Ho Chi Minh City
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, officially opened its new facility in Ho Chi Minh City, doubling the size of its local operations in order to exploit the potential of the local logistics market. CEVA Logistics will open a new facility between Tan Son Nhat airport and Cat Lai port (Illustration image) CEVA’s new facility, strategically located close to the two cargo terminals of the country's busiest airport Tan Son Nhat International and a short drive from the container port of Cat Lai, will enable CEVA Logistics to further develop its services in Vietnam. Vietnam is considered a strategic market for CEVA Logistics. CEVA has a long-established presence in Vietnam at Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, serving one of the most dynamic and fast-growing markets in East Asia. The World Bank is indeed predicting that Vietnamese economic growth will continue to be around the 6.5 per cent per annum mark in coming years, particularly … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics expands presence in Ho Chi Minh City
East Ho Chi Minh City residential segment leads the market in 2019
Despite a remarkable decrease of new supply in the rest of 2019, the east of Ho Chi Minh City remains one of the most popular areas among buyers, according to experts. According to Thuc Nguyen, senior manager of CBRE Vietnam, the east of the city, which is home to a large land bank, is a major development hotspot of Ho Chi Minh City right now, as major infrastructure projects of the city are going eastward, as highlighted by Metro Line No.1 and Long Thanh International Airport. “This area is anticipated to lead the market in terms of new supply in the remainder of 2019, thanks to the launch of some large-scale projects. Interest in the area remains strong, especially at projects near future metro stations,” Thuc said. In the first quarter of 2019, 4,423 units were newly launched in Ho Chi Minh City, a decrease of 54 per cent on-year. “This could be attributed to the government’s tightening of credit into real estate, as well as a more stringent process in … [Read more...] about East Ho Chi Minh City residential segment leads the market in 2019
Ho Chi Minh City aims to tackle traffic jams
Nguyen Thai Son-Nguyen Kiem intersection in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport will focus on implementing major projects to reduce traffic congestion and traffic accidents in 2019. The department will strive to put 75km of new roads and 17 bridges into operation within the year. It will prioritise projects in key intersections, belt roads and city gateways, while striving to complete 24 important underway projects such as My Thuy crossroad, An Suong tunnel and Nguyen Thai Son-Nguyen Kiem flyover. Additionally, the city transport sector will speed up other major projects such as the road connecting Pham Van Dong street with Go Dua crossroad, Thu Thiem 2 bridge, the intersection at Ho Chi Minh National University, the Luong Dinh Cua street upgrade and Ong Nhieu bridge. In 2019, the department plans to launch 27 new projects, including the repairing of Nguyen Huu Canh street, the expansion of Dong Van Cong street, the … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City aims to tackle traffic jams
One Commune One Product start up program launched in Ho Chi Minh City
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue attended a ceremony on January 8 in Ho Chi Minh City to kick off a student start-up program under the One Commune One Product (OCOP) initiative. Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and delegates attend the ceremony to kick off the OCOP startup program - Photo: VGP The program, jointly launched by the Youth Union and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, aims to raise awareness on the importance of the rural economy and promote the start-up spirit among students. Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy PM Hue stated that with about 34,000 products approved for the OCOP program, the central and local governments will invest about VND15 trillion (US$645 million) in its implementation. He added that this is a program that students can take part in to promote local products with national value. On the same day, Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue also had a working session with the key leaders of the southern province of Dong Nai on its … [Read more...] about One Commune One Product start up program launched in Ho Chi Minh City