Police in Ho Chi Minh City have discovered a prostitution ring involving several local models and singers. Police in Ho Chi Minh City have discovered a prostitution ring involving several local models and singers. The illegal operation led by Nguyen Thi Cam Giang, 25, from the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, was broken up on October 13, the municipal Department of Police affirmed on Tuesday. Giang and her accomplices, namely Mai Thien Trang, 25, Nguyen Hong Nhung, 22, and Luu Thi Truong Thanh, 24, have been arrested for brokering prostitution. Officers also arrested 28 people and confiscated evidence after carrying out administrative checks on four hotels in District 3, 10, Tan Binh District, and Binh Chanh District. Preliminary information showed that Giang was previously a contestant of a singing competition, held in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long this year, and currently worked at a restaurant in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. According to the suspect’s … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City police break up prostitute ring involving models, singers
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Annual rock tour comes to Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City
A Rock Music Concert titled "Vibrant Storm" will rock the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho on December 17 and Ho Chi Minh City on December 23. The two cities are last of their destinations of the annual rock tour which began in Hanoi on November 12 and then traveled to Hai Phong, Hue, Da Nang and Bien Hoa. Fans will get a surfeit of songs performed by bands such as Re-Cycle, I-Teu, Quai Vat Ti Hon (little monster), Cuoc song (life), Final Stage, Rosewood, Ngu Cung (Pentatonic), Black Infinity and K.O.P. Launched in 2007, the biggest rock tour (also called rock storm) featuring leading rock bands from across the country has attracted tens of thousands of fans. The organizers hope to create an attractive playing field for young people who have a passion for rock music. All proceeds will be donated to Operation Smile and disadvantaged students nationwide. … [Read more...] about Annual rock tour comes to Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City
Robot waitress enthralls diners in Ho Chi Minh City
A number of restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City have been ‘employing’ a robot waitress to add a highlight to customers’ dining experience. The apron-wearing robot, called ‘Co Ba’ (Miss Ba) in Vietnamese, was designed by a group of undergraduates from the University of Technology and Education (UTE) in Ho Chi Minh City. “Hello there, I’m Co Ba. Enjoy your meal,” the female-looking robot said in a thick Mekong Delta accent, holding out a tray of food at each stop along its tour around a restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City as a human waitress served the dish to amused diners. Co Ba the robot waitress has been a sought-after asset among local culinary businesses, with restaurateurs willing to pay plenty per hour for her service, thanks to the android’s popularity among local and foreign customers alike. Co Ba is programmed to be capable of passing greetings, introducing herself, and familiarizing customers with a restaurant’s … [Read more...] about Robot waitress enthralls diners in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City welcomes British Navy
British sailors in dress uniform stood to attention on the deck of HMS Echo on Saturday when the Royal Navy survey vessel was welcomed at Saigon Port on day one of a six-day goodwill visit. Their flag rippled in the breeze from the SaigonRiver and the red carpet was rolled out. Commander Jeremy Churcher greeted the British Consul General, Ms. Deborah Clarke, and Mr. Le Hung Quoc, first deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office in Ho Chi Minh City. Representatives of the Vietnamese Navy were also in attendance. Over the next few days about 50 crew members are seeing the sights of Ho Chi Minh City and engaging in various activities with a charitable theme. On their first afternoon, they went to Cu Chi on the city's outskirts to see the famous tunnels used by guerilla fighters in the war, and to the city of My Tho in the Mekong Delta. On Sunday afternoon they will play host to the Saigon Children's Charity with a tour of the ship then travel to Thong Nhat Stadium for a friendly game … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City welcomes British Navy
Thanh Nhan wins Mekong Delta tour
Thanh Nhan finished the eight-stage race in a total time of 21 hours, 20 minutes and 46 seconds, seven seconds faster than runners up Tang Chi Hung of ADC-Vinh Long Television and Nguyen Quoc Dinh from Ben Tre. Le Van Duan from Ho Chi Minh City Eximbank was awarded the overall 'green jersey' for the best finish with 106 points, taking just a two-point advantage over second placed Ivan Dominguez of the TRU Cycling - Tamouth Phu My team. Phan Hoang Thai from Domesco Dong Thap 2 was honoured with the 'white jersey' prize as the best young cyclist, while his team won the team crown with a total time of 64 hours, three minutes and 49 seconds, trailed by TRU Cycling - Tamouth Phu My and An Giang Plant Protection. The annual event transpired from August 12-20 with the participation of over 100 cyclists on 19 teams from across the country competing in a 900km race through 13 Mekong Delta cities and provinces for total prize money of VND260 million (US$12,220). … [Read more...] about Thanh Nhan wins Mekong Delta tour