Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan speaks at the talks (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan held talks with Politburo member of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and Secretary and Governor of Vientiane Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune on June 15 to discuss progress of cooperation agreement signed between the two cities in 2017. Nhan wished that both sides would continue promoting information sharing to foster Ho Chi Minh City – Vientiane, and Vietnam – Laos ties, towards the 130th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, the 100th birth anniversary of President Kaysone Phomvihane and the 60th anniversary of Truong Son Trail. He believed that Party Committee, authorities and people of Vientiane will continue reaping greater achievements in national development. The host suggested that the two cities should set clear goals and gear … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane leaders hold talks
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Ho Chi Minh City celebrates Russia Day
President of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - Russia Friendship Association Hoang Minh Nhan said that the comprehensive cooperation and strategic partnership relations between Vietnam and Russian Federation have been strengthened in depth in fields of energy, military and staff training, etc during nearly past 70 years for diplomatic relations. This year, both countries are expected to hold cooperation activities to mark this event. In particular, Ho Chi Minh City has developed dynamic cooperative relationships with Russian localities and territories. Russian Consul General in HCMC Aleksei Vladimirovich Popov strongly affirmed that Vietnam is the best friend and a reliable partner of his country. High-level visits from the nations’ senior leader have recently proved the good relationship that contributed to reinforcing multifaceted comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Russian Federation. BY THANH HANG- Translated by Huyen Huong Tags: … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City celebrates Russia Day
Rare photos of President Ho Chi Minh
President Ho Chi Minh was born on May 19, 1890, and given the name Nguyen Sinh Cung. He later changed his name to Nguyen Tat Thanh. His birthplace was Kim Lien or Sen village. His childhood home has been preserved as a special national historical site. On June 5, 1911 at Nha Rong Wharf, the patriotic young man Nguyen Tat Thanh embarked on the ship Admiral Latouche Treville to begin a quest for national salvation.(Archived photo) During his years building a revolution, Ho Chi Minh used many pen names. This photo captures 30-year-old Nguyen Ai Quoc in France on his quest for national salvation. Ho Chi Minh attended the 18th Congress of the French Socialist Party in Tours in December, 1920. On September 2, 1945, at historic Ba Dinh square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence that gave birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. President Ho Chi Minh made an appeal in 1946 to all Vietnamese to rise up for national salvation after peace negotiations with France to … [Read more...] about Rare photos of President Ho Chi Minh
H&M opens third store in Ho Chi Minh City
This new H&M Vietnam store is located in Crescent Mall in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City. After entering Vietnam in 2017, H&M Vietnam has opened stores in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, achieving record-breaking sales with each successive opening. H&M's third store was opened in Crescent Mall in Ho Chi Minh City According to Joanne S. Gasgonia, general manager of Crescent Mall, where H&M is located, the mall understands consumers. "It is all about brand trust, brand love, and brand affinity. Crescent has also been steadfast in positioning and never compromised on the quality of the international mall experience we promise our shoppers since day one,” Gasgonia said. Meanwhile Tu Thi Hong An, associate director of commercial leasing at Savills Ho Chi Minh City, said that with its 20 years of experience on the retail property market in Ho Chi Minh City, Savills was very pleased to provide consultancy on this transaction. “Crescent Mall is fortunate … [Read more...] about H&M opens third store in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City looks underground for urban expansion
Vietnam's largest city Ho Chi Minh is seeking to forward its plan for expansion and easing traffic congestion by building underground. The planning of the city's new underground space would be finalized by 2019, with focus on the 930-hectare (2300-acre) downtown area and Thu Thiem new urban area to the city's east, according to the city's Department of Planning and Architecture. "This would open up more space for vehicles and services underground, therefore reducing traffic congestion and meeting the needs of the city's rapid development," a department official said at a meeting on Saturday. According to the plan, the department's planning team would analyze the geology, hydrology and current construction status of these areas before determining the boundaries and purposes of future underground structures. Based on the city's projected needs, these underground spaces would be filled with metro stations, car and pedestrian tunnels, parking lots and shopping centers. Ho Chi Minh City's … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City looks underground for urban expansion