VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport expects to start construction on 70 transport projects this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A number of truck drivers and truck driver assistants in HCM City were found to have used drugs after local authorities of Truong Tho Ward and police of Thu Duc District conducted tests last weekend.

The Saigon Philharmonic Youth Orchestra debuted on Sunday in HCM City with the aim of rejuvenating symphonic music and introducing a musical genre that is not well known or easily accessed by the public.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Wholesale and retail markets in HCM City are busier than ever with the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday only weeks away.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The smart city operation centre, which is part of a larger smart city project launched a year ago, is expected to open at the headquarters of the HCM City People’s Committee.

Thirteen members of an organised crime group in HCM City involved in illegal gambling and high-interest lending were apprehended on Tuesday, 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Universities with an entrepreneurial mindset will play an important role in the development of Innovation Districts in HCM City, 

Analysts say that Vietnam is following developed countries. According to Statista, a market analysis firm, the used furnishing retail industry in developed countries has had two-digit growth rates annually. 

The HCM City People’s Committee and the Consulate General of the UK in the city on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on co-operation in implementing the future global city programme.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-five professional troupes will take part in the 2nd Kylin-Dragon Dance Festival this week at Van Lang Park in HCM City’s District 5.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ‘Under Construction’ dance event will be held from 7pm to 10pm on January 12 and from 5pm to 8pm on January 13 at Dancenter Viet Nam, 53 Nguyen Dang Giai Street, District 2.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport plans to use underground drilling methods on construction works located on 88 main or crowded streets.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Transport has unveiled plans to launch a new public bus service between Tan Son Nhat Airport and the neighbouring Vung Tau City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many universities in HCM City have unveiled new enrollment plans for the next academic year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has invited local and foreign companies to bid on waste treatment plants that are expected to reduce pollution and contribute to a greener and more beautiful urban area.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Committee has decided to penalise all departments or localities that end up with less than 50 per cent of their budgeted public spending for this year.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Do Van Dung, head of the Pharmaceutical Division at the HCM City Department of Health, talks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about the need to tighten control of pharmacies in the city.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The second Uni Super Championship Muay Thai Tournament will be held at the Nguyen Du Gymnasium in HCM City on Sunday.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Culture and Tourism has proposed building a new museum as part of the city’s master plan for socio-economic development.