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A torrential rain accompanied by hail lashed Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in serious flooding and congestion on myriad streets. The heavy downpour was the result of the southwest monsoon, which has been picking up strength, according to Le Dinh Quyet, an official from the southern hydro-meteorological station. During the rain, a hailstorm lasting about five minutes was also recorded, but the hailstones were rather small and melted as soon as they touched the ground. A car travels on flooded To Ngoc Van Street in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, June 22, 2022. Photo: Tuoi Tre Within 30 minutes into the downpour, the rain volume reached 23.2 millimeters in District 1, 31.6 millimeters in Binh Chanh District, and 46.4 millimeters in Thu Duc City. UDI Maps, a flood alert application run by the city’s Urban Drainage Company, showed that serious inundation occurred on such streets as Ung Van Khiem in Binh Thanh District, and Quoc Huong, To Ngoc … [Read more...] about Downpour accompanied by hail sinks streets in Ho Chi Minh City

Though the cuisine at Hoang Hoa Tham Market in Ho Chi Minh City may not be esthetically attractive, it is delicious, affordable, and a true taste of local culture. And the best part? Diners can walk away with a full meal for US$5 or less at this market. Hoang Hoa Tham Market on Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City is packed with vendors hawking clothes, fabrics, household wares, thrifted goods, and some of the cheapest, most delicious meals in town. Sup cua (crab soup) is a popular dish in Ho Chi Minh City, particularly among white-collar employees and the elderly. Crab soup is hot, easy to eat, packed with flavor, and deliciously greasy, making it an ideal breakfast or afternoon snack. A cup of ‘sup cua’ (crab soup) from a stall at Hoang Hoa Tham Market, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Duc / Tuoi Tre At a junction between the busy stalls at Hoang Hoa Tham Market sits a nameless sup cua cart with no signs, merely a … [Read more...] about What you can eat for US$5 or less at this Ho Chi Minh City market?

The Energy Observer, the world’s first hydrogen-powered and zero-emission vessel, is currently on a stopover in Ho Chi Minh City as part of its five-year global odyssey. The ship arrived at Khanh Hoi Port in District 4 on June 18 and is expected to stay in the southern Vietnamese metropolis until June 29. Ho Chi Minh City is the 73rd stopover of the vessel’s worldwide expedition and one of its last stops in Southeast Asia. The Energy Observer docks at Khanh Hoi Port in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Minh Khoi / Tuoi Tre During its stay, the Energy Observer crew, in collaboration with the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, is set to present the ship's autonomous zero-emission system to several hundred visitors, decision-makers, and students. The Energy Observer is the first hydrogen-powered and zero-emission vessel that is self-sufficient in energy. Solar panels on the Energy Observer. Photo: Minh Khoi / Tuoi Tre Setting sail … [Read more...] about France’s zero-emission vessel makes stop in Ho Chi Minh City during worldwide voyage

Agustaviano Sofjan, Consul General of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City, paid a visit to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper’s head office on Monday. The close relationship between Vietnam and Indonesia has a long history, Sofjan said during a meeting with Le The Chu, Tuoi Tre ’s Editor-in-Chief. Bali's recorded history shows that a Bronze Age people of Vietnamese descent from the Dong Son area of Vietnam arrived there in the third century B.C., bringing along bronze, copper, and iron. In the 20th century, the friendly relations between Vietnam and Indonesia was laid on a solid foundation built by President Ho Chi Minh and President Sukarno. Indonesia was the fourth country in the world and the first in Southeast Asia to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam on December 30, 1955. Agustaviano Sofjan, Consul General of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City, gestures during a visit to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, June 27, 2022. Photo : Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre The … [Read more...] about Indonesian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City visits Tuoi Tre headquarters

“Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia. Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day Capella Hanoi Hotel ranked among top 100 in the world International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) has been acknowledged and featured as one of the leading international schools globally in Queen Elizabeth II’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, which was launched on June 5, 2022. A snap of the Queen’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album featuring the International School Ho Chi Minh City Founded in 1993, ISHCMC is the oldest and most established international school in Ho Chi Minh City. The International Baccalaureate (IB) school represents a culturally diverse community of families and … [Read more...] about International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album

A snap of the Queen’s official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album featuring the International School Ho Chi Minh City Founded in 1993, ISHCMC is the oldest and most established international school in Ho Chi Minh City. The International Baccalaureate (IB) school represents a culturally diverse community of families and teachers from over 55 countries, which is brought together by its mission “to inspire wellbeing and learning so that its diverse, internationally-minded community flourish as energised, engaged, and empowered learners.” Titled Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, the prestigious publication, produced by publisher St James’s House and written by royal authors, will be released as one of the many celebrations to commemorate The Queen’s extraordinary 70-year reign. The album celebrates the life and reign of Her Majesty and explores developments in the UK and around the world over the past seven … [Read more...] about International School Ho Chi Minh City featured as Leading School in Queen’s album

Two Indian naval ships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kadmatt, carrying more than 500 crew members arrived at Nha Rong Wharf on Friday, marking the start of a three-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City. The visit is part of bilateral defense cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to Ho Chi Minh City leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. The Indian ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Indian naval ship INS Kadmatt arrives at Nha Rong Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City, June 24, 2022. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre Addressing a press meeting held on INS … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships begin three-day visit to Ho Chi Minh City

Serious damage was recorded when a painting shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City burst into flames on Friday morning. The fire broke out at the painting shop on Hai Ba Trung Street at around 6:30 am on Friday. A failed attempt to control the blaze by local people led to flames spreading to a house block next door. All residents were evacuated. Firefighters spray water on a fire at a painting shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, July 1, 2022. Photo: Minh Hoa / Tuoi Tre The art shop had been storing many flammable materials that made it difficult for firefighters to access and several explosions were heard at the scene. Traffic on Hai Ba Trung Street was blocked to facilitate the firefighting efforts. Firefighters spray water on a fire at a painting shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, July 1, 2022. Photo: Minh Hoa / Tuoi Tre With help from several fire trucks and dozens of firefighters, the flames were extinguished by 7:30 am the same … [Read more...] about Fire engulfs paint shop in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with the USDA Cooperators, organized the ‘Saigon Burger Showcase’ on Friday to promote American food culture and the high-quality of U.S. agricultural products. The event featured three local chefs demonstrating creative ways to reinvent the traditional burger, a classic American staple, using a wide range of nutrious and healthy ingredients, including beef, pork, poultry, potatoes, cheese, and many other fusion U.S. products. The showcase was attended by U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Marie C. Damour, food and beverage influencers, industry leaders, and media representatives. Chefs prepare 5-star burgers for guests at the Saigon Burger Showcase at Sofitel Plaza in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Linh To / Tuoi Tre News During the opening remarks, Consul General Marie C. Damour stated that as the food and beverage sector in Vietnam is growing … [Read more...] about Burger show hits Ho Chi Minh City to promote U.S. agricultural products

The number of child inpatients at the respiratory department of Children’s Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has markedly increased to the extent that medical workers have added more beds along hallways. Despite the added beds, the respiratory department at the District 10-based hospital remains overloaded by the inpatient spike. Doctors and medical workers struggle to tend to each patient while the children's relatives wrestle against the scorching conditions to take care of them. The wave of annual respiratory diseases emerged earlier this year than previous years owing to the early monsoon season, which usually starts in August, according to Dr. Tran Anh Tuan, head of the respiratory department of Children’s Hospital 1. Family members take care of child inpatients at the respiratory department of Children’s Hospital 1 in District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, June 2022. Photo: Xuan Mai / Tuoi Tre The daily number of inpatients at Tuan’s department has reached about … [Read more...] about Much more children hospitalized for respiratory diseases in Ho Chi Minh City