The 2006 Vietnam – Singapore friendship night was held on December 18 at the New World Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, George Yeo, Singaporean Foreign Minister, former students who had studied in Singapore within the bilateral cooperation framework between the two countries and members of the Vietnam–Singapore Friendship Association and Singaporeans living in HCM City. Ho Chi Minh City During the event, Singaporean diplomat Mr. George Yeo affirmed that the event contributed to improving bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore. On behalf of the Ho Chi Minh City administration, Chairman Le Hoang Quan thanked the Singaporean Government for its valuable support and assistance to Vietnam in general and to Ho Chi Minh City in particular. HCM City considers Singapore as a key partner and wants to enhance multifaceted cooperation with the island country. Earlier, Mr. Le … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Singapore friendship night in Ho Chi Minh City
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Malaysia Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City
The Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board will organise Malaysia Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City from September 11 to 16. The activity is in response to the International Tourism Exhibition 2012 in Ho Chi Minh City from September 13 to 15. During the tourism week, there will be a tourism introduction programme in the Tax Trade Centre from September 12 to 13 with many preferential tour packages, a gastronomy festival titled “Malaysia Colours” in the New World Hotel from September 11 to 16, and a traditional art performance in front of the City Opera House on September 16. Together with detailed information about Malaysian tourism, guests visiting kiosks at a fair on September 15 will be offered special discounts on tours to Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Malaysia Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City
Property awards triumph for VinaLiving in Ho Chi Minh City
VinaLiving, the property development arm under fund manager VinaCapital, was just honoured at the first ever Vietnam Property Awards 2015 in Ho Chi Minh City late last week. The ceremony at the Intercontinental Asiana Saigon- organised by Ensign Media and supervised by BDO, the fifth largest accountancy firm in the world- was the first event of its kind in Vietnam. Acknowledging excellence in location, construction, design and innovation, the annual event recognises top industry professionals who plan and construct quality new developments. On offer were 21 prizes across four categories for the best developer, development, and design, followed by the "best of the best" category. VinaLiving was the recipient of two awards- Best Condo Development (resort) in Vietnam for The Ocean Apartments at Danang Beach Resort and highly commended award for Best Villa Development (resort) in Vietnam for The Point at Danang Beach Resort. "These two awards reaffirm VinaCapital as a recognised real … [Read more...] about Property awards triumph for VinaLiving in Ho Chi Minh City
Korean ginseng festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City
(VOV) -A Korean ginseng festival is set to open at Crescent Mall, Vincom Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from January 31 to February 1. The event, co-organised by Geumsan prefecture and Korean ginseng company, is a golden opportunity for Vietnamese customers to taste free food from Ginseng and benefit from incentives and attractive discounts up to 30%. Visitors will also have a chance to enjoy a wide range of art performances, attend interesting games, and meet with Korean and Vietnamese singers at the festival. In the framework of the event, a seminar on Korean Geumsan ginseng will be held at New World Hotel, district 1, on January 30. For more information, participants can access website http://geumsan.com.vn/ … [Read more...] about Korean ginseng festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Trade – services Play Greater Role in Ho Chi Minh City’s Economy
The trade and services sector is gradually accounting for a higher ratio in the economy of Ho Chi Minh City. After many years, in the City's GDP growth rate of 12.2 percent, the trade and services sector has made the highest contribution (6.2 percent, that is the ratio of 50.8 percent). In the recent time, the world economy has been in fluctuating with the oil price boom, natural disasters and epidemics of global scale. In Vietnam, the high price of raw materials has caused an increase in the input cost. As a result, the prices of many goods and services have gone up. However, the commodity market has become more exciting with the participation of many enterprises with diversified products meeting the demands of people in Ho Chi Minh City as well as in the neighbouring provinces. Noticeably, the system of wholesale and retail markets has been invested in and upgraded. The modern distribution system with supermarkets and trade centres developed rapidly in terms of scale and serving … [Read more...] about Trade – services Play Greater Role in Ho Chi Minh City’s Economy