The smart transport management centre is connected with 875 traffic cameras and 216 traffic lights. (Photo: tuoitre.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Study of new technologies is underway in Ho Chi Minh City to complete its transport system, and ease traffic congestion that has plagued the southern hub for a long time. According to Director of HCM City Urban Transport Management Centre Do Van Tan, the city has 9 million vehicles on the road, including 7.8 million motorbikes and 865,000 cars. The increase in the number of personal vehicles has exerted enormous pressure on the city’s transport infrastructure, he said, highlighting that the transport sector is working to catch up with new technologies to improve the city’s smart transport system. The city put into operation its first smart transport management centre in 2019, which is connected with 875 traffic cameras and 216 traffic lights. The centre has helped local residents get updated with the traffic situation via website and … [Read more...] about HCM City looks for new technologies toward smart transport system
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VietnamWood Fair kicks off in HCM City
The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair attracts 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - The 15th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on September 20. It has attracted 320 exhibitors from 28 countries and territories who are showcasing their latest woodworking product lines and engaging in various curated events and activities. Exhibitors showcase comprehensive automatic production lines and wood system integration with the focus on digital transformation. It has eight foreign pavilions from Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the US and Taiwan. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the HCM City Handicrafts and Wood Industry Association Phung Quoc Man said Vietnam is the world’s fifth largest exporter of wooden products and has substantial demand for woodworking machinery and components. Imports of … [Read more...] about VietnamWood Fair kicks off in HCM City
Vietjet offers 0 VND tickets during Mid-Autumn Festival
Vietjet aircraft (Photo courtesy of Vietjet) HCM City (VNA) - During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival , Vietjet flights are full of joy with reunion and endless love for passengers. Many 0 VND tickets, excluding taxes and fees, will be available from September 22-29, 2023 on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app will bring you to explore Mid-Autumn Festival across Asia, and receive surprised gifts from Vietjet at the height of 10,000 meters. Accordingly, Vietjet offers promotion tickets from only 0 VND (excluding taxes and fees) throughout the golden week from September 22-29 on the website www.vietjetair.com and Vietjet Air mobile app, applying to all domestic and international flights with flexible flight schedule from October 9, 2023 to October 31, 2024. To receive the Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 promotion, let’s book the tickets to enjoy the stunning scenery throughout Vietnam , Australia, India, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Hong Kong (China), … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers 0 VND tickets during Mid-Autumn Festival
Zelensky arrives in Washington, says air defence aid ‘top issue’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives to address the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 19, 2023. Photo by AFP Zelensky is set to hold talks with President Joe Biden on his second visit to the U.S. during the Russian invasion. Russia hit cities across Ukraine with a barrage of missiles ahead of the talks. "Today there are important negotiations in Washington. Air defense for Ukraine is among the top issues," Zelensky said on Telegram as he arrived from New York. "More air defense, more support for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines." Zelensky slammed Moscow's "massive" overnight attack that killed several people in the southern city of Kherson and wounded many in various regions. "Most of the missiles were shot down. But only the majority. Not all," Zelensky said. He thanked those countries that had "provided Ukraine with anti-missile systems. "We are working to completely rid Russia of its terrorist … [Read more...] about Zelensky arrives in Washington, says air defence aid ‘top issue’