The Hanoitimes - Some tourists think it would be interesting to go back to Ho Chi Minh City and explore other parts of Vietnam. Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, and Saigon Central Post Office are just few of the wonderful destinations in Ho Chi Minh for travelers taking an adventure trip, Claire Algarme wrote in an article published on Sun Star, a Philippine English-language newspaper. Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City. The writer has named Ben Thanh Market the number one destination among the best seven locations across Ho Chi Minh City. “Ben Thanh Market with over a century-old structure is one of the famous destinations in Ho Chi Minh City,” Sun Star wrote. Ben Thanh market is followed by Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Tao Dan Park. Earlier, Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 5th among the 10 hot travel destinations that are … [Read more...] about Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City
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Intel brings made-in-Vietnam products to the world: Ho Chi Minh City Party chief
Ho Chi Minh City Part chief Dinh La Thang has praised Intel Corporation for its contribution to the city’s development and for bringing products made in Vietnam to the international market. Ho Chi Minh City Part chief Dinh La Thang has praised Intel Corporation for its contribution to the city’s development and for bringing products made in Vietnam to the international market. The secretary of the municipal Party Committee, along with Le Thanh Liem, vice-chairman of the city’s administration, visited the factory of Intel Products Vietnam, located in the Saigon Hi-Tech Park in District 9, on Tuesday afternoon. During his conversation with the company’s leaders, Secretary Thang asserted that Ho Chi Minh City is ready for the fourth industrial revolution, in which Intel plays a significant role. The official promised to provide the firm with favorable conditions to extend its operation in the southern metropolis. He praised the corporation’s achievements … [Read more...] about Intel brings made-in-Vietnam products to the world: Ho Chi Minh City Party chief
Ho Chi Minh city welcomes first foreign tourists of 2014
(VOVworld) - Ho Chi Minh city organized a ceremony to welcome the first foreign tourists of 2014 at Tan Son Nhat Airport on Wednesday. The first 180 foreign tourists came from Hong Kong, China, the US and some European countries. La Quoc Khanh, Deputy Director of the Municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: "We will expand our tourism market to Japan, Russia and the Middle East. We have established our representative office in the Middle East and will invest more to develop this market." Ho Chi Minh city received 4.1 million foreign tourists in 2013, up 8% from 2012. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city welcomes first foreign tourists of 2014
Keppel Land to spend $300 million on prime sites in Ho Chi Minh City
According to information published on the company website, on the first site located in Saigon South, Keppel Land plans to develop about 220 landed homes and a 1,029-unit high-rise condominium. The two developments will span a gross floor area (GFA) of about 36,110 and 141,540 square metres, respectively. The total development cost, inclusive of the expenditure for land purchase, is about $235 million.The second site is located in District 9 and borders the affluent residential enclave of District 2. Keppel Land will develop another 300 landed homes spanning a GFA of about 55,000sq.m. The total development cost for the six-hectare site, inclusive of land cost, is about $62 million.Ang Wee Gee, CEO of Keppel Land, said, "Vietnam's housing demand is expected to continue on its upward momentum, supported by the country's young population, growing middle-class, as well as rising urbanisation.”"The two projects will add to Keppel Land's pipeline of more than 20,000 homes in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Keppel Land to spend $300 million on prime sites in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City hopes to open more pedestrian streets to attract tourists
Besides popular attractions like the Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and Ban Thanh Market, the Nguyen Hue Walking Street downtown has helped lure more visitors in recent years.Huynh Thanh Hai said the city’s People’s Committee should upgrade and renovate Ban Thanh Market and its night markets as it is not only a place to shop but also has historic value which attracts tourists.“There is high demand for entertaining activities on walking streets. The city should connect Nguyen Hue Walking Street with Bach Dang Wharf Park and set up entertainment spots with dining and shopping zones to serve locals and tourists on weekends,” he said.He also suggested expanding Bui Vien Walking Street to nearby streets like Do Quang Dau and De Tham and connect them to the 23/9 Park to offer more interesting stops for visitors.Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam, Chairwoman of the People’s Council, hailed the district’s efforts in boosting the tourism sector, considered a … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City hopes to open more pedestrian streets to attract tourists