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HCMC to pilot motorcycle emissions inspections next year

The HCMC Department of Transport will cooperate with the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers to monitor motorcycle emissions in districts 1, 3 and Binh Thanh from February to November next year.

 

2020 Nguyen Hue Flower Street to open on January 22

The Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2020, the annual biggest and most anticipated event welcoming the lunar New Year in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to open from January 22-28. 

World's oldest female comedian to perform at HCM City bar

American comedian Lynn Ruth Miller, the oldest performing female stand-up comedian in the world, will perform at Kurtz’s by Heart of Darkness bar in HCM City on November 27.

Flood prevention dilemma: more projects, but problems remain

One year ago, the HCM City Flood Control Center proposed that the HCM City People’s Committee approve five flood prevention reservoirs with total capital of VND475 billion.

Asian Kids Fashion Week opens in HCM City on weekend

More than 100 children and teenagers from Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and the Philippines will perform on the catwalk to open the Asian Kids Fashion Week 2020 (AKFW) in HCM City on November 22-23.

HCM City to collect infrastructure fees at seaports

The Customs Bureau of HCM City has proposed that city authorities collect infrastructure fees at seaports to increase revenue for the city.

Cultural programme features cai luong on HCM City Book Street

A two-day programme featuring cai luong (reformed opera) will be held on Book Street in HCM City on Saturday.

HCM City struggles to deal with floods

Short- and long-term solutions to prevent floods in HCM City haven't been effective.

HCM City eyes revival of many stalled urban area projects

HCM City authorities have approved several major housing and urban projects spread over hundreds of hectares in both inner and suburban districts.

ADB expert identifies ways to make HCMC a financial hub

An expert at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended several ways to help transform HCMC into a financial center.

 

State employee in HCM City arrested for alleged child molestation

A male State employee working at the HCMC Social Support Center has been detained for allegedly molesting two children living at the center, reported the local media.

HCM City seeks to boost software exports

Vietnam wants to become an innovative center in Southeast Asia, while HCM City seeks to change its export structure, focusing on services and technology.

VN firms issue total US$7.7 billion worth of bonds in 10 months

Commercial banks remained the biggest bond issuers with VND79.4 trillion worth of bond issuance, accounting for 44.4 per cent of the total figure.

River traffic expected to return to HCMC-Vung Tau waterway by end-Nov

The salvage of the sunken container vessel VietSun Integrity is continuing in Long Tau River in HCMC’s Can Gio, with cargo traffic on the HCMC-Vung Tau waterway expected to return to normal between November 25 and December 12.

 

Hanoi-based painters hold group exhibition in HCM City

Three talented artists from Hanoi are introducing their paintings depicting the country’s landscapes of four seasons at a group exhibition in HCMC.

HCM City delays plan on private garbage collectors

A plan that called for private garbage collectors to modernise their vehicles has been delayed by HCM City authorities.

 

HCM City aims to become fintech center

HCM City wants to become a financial center fir the region and the world.

Daily water music show on Saigon's 'walking street' downtown

A music and art programme will light up HCM City's Nguyen Hue walking street every weekday from 5.30pm to 11pm.

HCM City cracks down on health insurance fraud

HCM City agencies are increasing inspections of healthcare facilities that abuse the health insurance fund by prescribing needless tests and overcharging.

Artist Truong Tan holds first solo exhibition in 10 years

Acclaimed artist Truong Tan will hold his first solo exhibition in 10 years at Galerie Quynh in District 1, HCMC from November 15, 2019 to January 4, 2020.