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Update news HCM City

First phase of smart city project considered a success

 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.

Organised crime ring busted in HCM City

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

Universities play significant role in new ‘Innovation Districts’

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

More distribution chains sell secondhand furniture

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. 

HCM City partners with UK in building smart city

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.

Government News 30/12

 HCM City, Japan’s Aichi prefecture boost cooperation, Draft resolution for achieving 2019 socio-economic goals announced, Foreign service information work contributes to national development

HCM City to host Kylin-Dragon Dance Festival

 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.

’Under Construction’ dance in HCM City

 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.

HCM City to drill under 88 streets

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

HCM City plans public bus service between airport with southern province

 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.

Unis unveil new enrollment plans

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

HCM City to open bids for waste-treatment plant

 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.

HCM City warns officials against failure to achieve public spending targets

 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.

HCM City clamps down on pharmacies

 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.

Muay athletes to fight in HCM City

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

HCM City eyes new museum

 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.

Unique museum dedicated to ao dai

 VietNamNet Bridge – The beauty of ao dai (traditional long dress) and its diversified adaptations are reflected through exhibits at the Ao Dai Museum in HCM City.

HCM City to tackle delayed projects that affect citizens

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities are planning to revoke long-delayed projects that have affected thousands of owners of houses near the proposed areas.    

Being Santa Claus: it’s a tough gig in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – While many people are choosing ornaments for Christmas trees and gifts for relatives and friends, their children have only one thing in mind: Santa Claus and the gifts he will bring.  

Greek conductor to perform at Christmas concert in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – Greek conductor Petros Karpathakis will lead a special Christmas concert at the HCM City Opera House on December 19.