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HCMC receives nearly 3,000 foreign employees

Relevant agencies have jointly issued visas for nearly 3,000 foreigners comprising experts, investors, managers and highly-skilled employees to enter HCMC for work since July this year, 

Some VND96 trillion needed for logistics development in next 10 years

In the next 10 years, VND95.8 trillion will be needed for the development of the logistics sector in HCMC to fulfill the target of contributing 12% to the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in 2030,

HCMC: digital economy development is key task of next term

HCMC Mayor Nguyen Thanh Phong said that municipal authorities are striving for a dual goal – fighting against Covid-19 and developing the digital economy.

A grandma for poor children

An elderly woman has taught hundreds of poor children over the last 16 years and earned the nickname Grandma Thuy from her students.

Good governance essential for proposed new Thu Duc City: experts

HCM City must ensure transparent governance before establishing a “new city within a city” from the proposed merger of three city districts, experts said on Wednesday at a seminar in the city.

HCM City one of best cities in Asia for expats: survey

HCM City ranked 19th out of 86 cities globally for expats to live and work, and was only surpassed in Asia by Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, according to the Expat City Ranking 2020 by InterNations.

HCM City sets aside land for waste transfer stations

HCM City authorities are allocating land for installation of standard waste transfer stations, the city Department of Natural Resources and Environment has said.

HCM City students return to school after improved Covid-19 situation

Tens of thousands of students in HCM City have returned to school from today, December 7, following a week off for Covid-19 prevention.

Thorough plans needed for future “walking streets” and tourist areas

Districts across Ho Chi Minh City are eager to replicate the success of existing “walking streets” and street food markets, while many fret over foreseeable traffic jam that comes with closing off roads.

HCM City legislature to wrap up year by discussing economic recovery in 2021

The year-end HCM City People’s Council session that opened on December 7 is set to pass a resolution on budget revenues and expenditure and discuss the city’s economic recovery plans for 2021.

Entertainment activities in HCM City cancelled due to Covid-19

A range of shows and entertainment activities in HCM City, including those to celebrate Christmas, have been cancelled following municipal instructions on tighter Covid-19 prevention regulations.

Schools postpone exams, switch to online study after new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases

A number of universities and high schools in HCM City have switched to online learning and taken other preventive measures following the recently reported locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the city.

HCM City draws up plans for underground space, seeks private sector financing

The HCM City Department of Planning and Architecture has submitted suggestions to city authorities for underground space planning for the 930-ha city centre comprising Districts 1 and 3 and the Thu Thiem new urban area in District 2.

Negative results for F1 and F2 cases related to COVID-19 cases in Ho Chi Minh City

All of the F1 and F2 cases who either came into direct or indirect contact with the four latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in HCM City have tested negative for the virus.

Life in HCM City amid Covid-19 spread

Covid-19 prevention regulations in HCM City have been more tightly applied following the city’s new domestic infections.

HCM City to build more than 400 waterway berths

HCM City plans to build 412 inland waterway berths in 21 districts in the next decade to exploit the potential of its 1000-km long network of canals and rivers for transport and tourism development.

HCM City face mask sale stronger after new Covid-19 outbreak

Many people in HCM City have flocked to buy face masks due to the new Covid-19 community cases in the area.

HCM City speeds up projects to improve quality of life for urbanites

HCM City is speeding up urban projects in the suburbs and inter-regional areas, including major roads, in an aim to improve the quality of life for its citizens.

HCM City needs VND29 trillion for solid waste treatment

HCMC will need nearly VND29 trillion in the next five years to implement a solid waste treatment scheme, which is aimed at enhancing the management, classification, collection, and recycling of solid waste in the city.

Health Ministry holds urgent meeting after domestic COVID-19 case found

The Ministry of Health on November 30 convened an urgent meeting with relevant agencies, and Ho Chi Minh City Health Department representatives to direct the swift implementation of all epidemic prevention measures