The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the city had detected one more case of monkeypox, an illness caused by the monkeypox virus, taking the total to four in the city. Meanwhile, Vietnam has documented five monkeypox infections, with two of them having the source of transmission from outside of the country. The newly-discovered monkeypox patient was identified as a resident of the city’s outlying district of Binh Chanh. The patient has recently neither come into contact with foreigners nor traveled abroad. A 34-year-old man went to the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato Venereology for a medical check-up on Thursday due to his suspected symptoms of the disease. The hospital took his sample and sent it to the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City for testing. The resulted showed a day later that he tested positive for the monkeypox virus, so he has been put under quarantine for treatment. The patient quickly urged those in close contact with … [Read more...] about 1 more monkeypox case reported in Ho Chi Minh City
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HCM City requires 75,500-81,500 jobs in Q4
Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City’s labour market will need 75,500-81,500 more jobs in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. human resources needs. The industrial-construction sector makes up 29.69% and the agro-forestry-fishery sector for 0.18%. Some businesses will continue to face many difficulties in production and business in the remaining months of 2023, especially those in labour-intensive fields. However, an increase in the number of newly established enterprises and those resuming operations will open up employment opportunities for workers, she said. The labour market will gradually recover as public investment and export activities have been promoted and enterprises have increased production and business to serve consumer demand during the Calendrer and Lunar New Year holidays, Hieu added./. VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City requires 75,500-81,500 jobs in Q4
Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City raises funds for vulnerable communities
The Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City (Consular Club HCMC) hosted a fundraising dinner in the city on Saturday evening to raise funds for disadvantaged children, minority girls, and needy people in southern Vietnam. The Consular Club Fundraising Dinner 2023, an annual event with the ‘Stronger Together’ theme, took place at Continental Saigon Hotel in the city’s downtown District 1, attracting representatives from 19 countries, diplomatic missions, and business communities. The funds raised from the party, along with the proceeds from the auction of various items, including paintings and wines, will be donated to three charities, including Planète Enfants & Développement (PE&D), a French non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 1984 to protect children from violence and exploitation and create conditions conducive to their well-being and development. Working in Vietnam since 1992, PE&D is implementing projects focusing on the child, the family and the community, … [Read more...] about Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City raises funds for vulnerable communities
HCM City, Cuba promote cooperation in construction
Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong receives the Cuban delegation. (Photo: VNA) Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on September 29 hosted a reception for Cuban Minister of Construction Rene Antonio Mesa Villafana who is on a working visit to the southern metropolis. Cuba , while proposing the Cuban minister support and pay attention to promoting cooperation between HCM City and Cuban localities in areas that the two sides are interested in. construction firms are eager to engage in the construction market in Ho Chi Minh City, he said, adding that Cuba is willing to provide Ho Chi Minh City with high-quality human resources in the construction field. VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City, Cuba promote cooperation in construction
Special buses run in Ho Chi Minh City to promote Vietnam – Cuba solidarity
At a ceremony to launch the bus trip held by the Cuban Consulate General in the city, Consul General Ariadne Feo Labrda stressed that Fidel was the first and only head of state in the world to visit the liberated zone in South Vietnam when the war was still going on. The visit showed the world that Vietnam was not alone in its struggle and affirmed the unconditional support of the Cuban people for Vietnam, she said. Cuban Minister of Construction Rene Antonio Mesa Villafana said the struggle of the Vietnamese people was not only for Vietnam’s own independence but also for the world revolutionary movement for national liberation. Vietnam has been, and is still an example and a source of encouragement for Cuba’s struggle, he said. He highlighted that the Cuba-Vietnam relationship has been expanding across the fields despite the far geological distance, economic difficulties and even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the ceremony, Minister Rene Antonio Mesa Villafana and … [Read more...] about Special buses run in Ho Chi Minh City to promote Vietnam – Cuba solidarity
Special buses run in HCM City to promote Vietnam-Cuba solidarity
The bus is decorated with pictures of Fidel Castro waving the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam on Hill 41 in Quang Tri in September 1973. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Two special buses made a trip around Ho Chi Minh City on September 30 to promote the special solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of leader Fidel Castro ’s visit to the liberated zone in Quang Tri province (1973-2023). At a ceremony to launch the bus trip held by the Cuban Consulate General in the city, Consul General Ariadne Feo Labrda stressed that Fidel was the first and only head of state in the world to visit the liberated zone in South Vietnam when the war was still going on. The visit showed the world that Vietnam was not alone in its struggle and affirmed the unconditional support of the Cuban people for Vietnam, she said. Cuban Minister of Construction Rene Antonio Mesa Villafana said the struggle of the Vietnamese people was not … [Read more...] about Special buses run in HCM City to promote Vietnam-Cuba solidarity
N.A. Chairman attends ceremony marking 60th anniversary of Vinh city
At the event, Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, on behalf of the Party and State's leaders, awarded the second-class Independence Order to the Party organization, authorities and and people of Vinh city in recognition of their outstanding achievements and contribution to the cause of building socialism and protecting the Fatherland. Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presented a photo of President Ho Chi Minh visiting the construction site of Vinh Hydroelectric Plant in June 1957. Addressing the ceremony, Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue highlighted outstanding socio-economic achievements Vinh city, the economic and political center of Nghe An, has obtained over the past 60 years, especially in the 10 years of implementing Resolution No.26-NQ/TW of the Politburo on the direction and tasks for the development of Nghe An province until 2020. In 2022, the city registered the economic growth rate of 9.02%, with average income per capita of VND 120 million (nearly USD 5,000), 2.37 times higher than the province's … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman attends ceremony marking 60th anniversary of Vinh city
Ho Chi Minh City to host international industrial machinery expo 2023
The event is expected to attract the participation of more than 750 businesses from many countries and territories, such as India, Germany, Taiwan (China), the United States, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Russia, and China. On display across more than 1,000 booths will be a range of cutting-edge industrial machinery and equipment in the field of automation, welding and cutting, metallurgy, metal processing as well as technological products for the plastic, rubber, food processing, and chemical industries. The event is anticipated to provide an ideal venue in which both local and foreign businesses can strengthen connectivity, introduce their latest machinery and equipment, as well as meeting the businesses’ demand for production activities and helping them to overcome numerous difficulties in the current situation. A number of seminars and business forums will be held during the course of the event to discuss issues on the recycled plastic, rubber, and chemical industries. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to host international industrial machinery expo 2023
Ho Chi Minh City, Cuba promote cooperation in construction
At the reception, Cuong highlighted the thriving special cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Cuba, while proposing the Cuban minister support and pay attention to promoting cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Cuban localities in areas that the two sides are interested in. He expressed his impression of the traffic and urban development in Cuba, saying that the city stands ready to promote cooperation with the country in the field of construction and urban development. For his part, Minister Rene Antonio Mesa Villafana said his current visit aims to seek opportunities for cooperation with Vietnamese partners, including businesses in the city. Cuban construction firms are eager to engage in the construction market in Ho Chi Minh City, he said, adding that Cuba is willing to provide Ho Chi Minh City with high-quality human resources in the construction field. Cuba highly values the development potential of Ho Chi Minh City and wishes to promote cooperation with the … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, Cuba promote cooperation in construction
Thai actors praise Vietnamese cuisine
The two film stars recently visited Vietnam to promote their latest movie, "Man Suang." Mile and Apo at an event. Photo from Romsaithong’s Instagram Having traveled to different regions of Vietnam for both business and recreational purposes, the two actors told NgoiSao in an interview that they enjoyed local cuisine immensely. "Vietnamese food is really delicious," Apo said. "There are many people selling Vietnamese dishes in Thailand as well, and I’m glad I had the chance to try them." He added that he had recently tried nem nuong (Vietnamese grilled pork sausage). Mile said that he has always wanted to try banh xeo (Vietnamese stuffed rice pancake), but still hasn’t had the chance to do so. However, he has tried various other local specialties, including pho and a variety of tasty seafood dishes. Both of the actors agreed that Vietnamese people are warm and friendly. "I had a Vietnamese friend who was very adorable and kind, so I expected that every … [Read more...] about Thai actors praise Vietnamese cuisine