HCM City

Update news HCM City

HCM City to auction 5,200 resettlement apartments

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will auction 5,200 resettlement apartments and land lots out of nearly 14,000 unoccupied apartments and land lots initially designed for resident relocation, 

Government News 15/3

HCM City, Ireland cooperate in food processing, Int’l Francophone Day celebrated in Switzerland, Vietnam, US increase people-to-people exchange, Cambodian religions ministry’s delegation visits Binh Duong

HCM City allocates $1.6m for rural vocational training

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to earmark more than VND38 billion (US$1.6 million) this year providing free vocational training for people living in rural areas.

HCM City to speed up rehabilitation of old buildings

 VietNamNet Bridge – Slow disbursement of fund has affected the renovation of dilapidated apartments in HCM City, according to authorities.

HCM City aims to improve admin services

 VietNamNet Bridge –  HCM City’s People’s Committee targets having more than 80 per cent of local residents and organisations satisfied with public administrative services by 2020.

Government News 13/3

Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh receives Myanmar border minister, HCM City, Phnom Penh seek stronger cooperation, Deputy PM welcomes Jardines Matheson Group’s Chairman, Senior officials discuss preparations for 6th GMS Summit

HCM City seeks to develop system to prevent accidents, injuries in community

The HCM City Department of Health has instructed health divisions in districts to soon create a comprehensive system to prevent accidents and related injuries even as the city reported 45 people died in accidents last year.

HCM City rolls out programme to attract scientific talent

The HCM City People’s Committee has unveiled a programme called “Talent attraction” that will seek to attract experts and scientists to public offices and departments and high-tech parks by offering them financial and other incentives.

Room rental rates in HCM City increases

 VietNamNet Bridge – Room rental rates in HCM City have significantly increased after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, causing inconveniences for university students and labourers.

HCM City plans infrastructure projects in 2018

 VietNamNet Bridge – Relocating households living near canals, renovating old apartments and developing transport infrastructure are among major projects the HCM City aims to carry out in 2018, 

Red tape causes big red book backlog

 VietNamNet Bridge – Red tape has dragged out the issuance of land use certificates in HCM City, causing more than 100,000 cases to remain on the shelves, gathering dust.

HCM City announces criteria for waste treatment bidders

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has announced several criteria for selecting bidders for waste-to-energy projects this year.

HCM City adjusts urban development program in face of climate change

Facing challenges in transport infrastructure and an increase in population, HCM City agencies have adjusted development programming to take into account the impact of climate change.

Mekong Delta kicks off efforts to save water sources

Clean fresh water sources in the Mekong River Delta have shown signs of becoming exhausted, and the situation could become even more tragic as underground water is being polluted.

HCM City to crack down on illegal coaches

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City authority will crack down on traffic violations during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) festival, particularly unregistered passenger coaches.

Government News 11/10

Vietnamese embassies celebrate Lunar New Year, HCM City, Cambodian officials deliver New Year greetings to Long An, PM asks for breakthrough measures to boost Dak Nong’s growth, Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria presents credentials

HCM City theatres stage new shows for Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City theatres promise a variety of new and interesting shows this Tet to suit audiences of varying musical and dramatic tastes. 

600 compatriots meet with HCM City authorities

 VietNamNet Bridge – About 600 overseas Vietnamese (Viet kieu) from 25 countries on Tuesday participated in a meeting with HCM City authorities to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) 2018.

Students earn their fees during Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City householders are always in need of house cleaning and housekeeping services as Tet (Lunar New Year) draws near.

HCM City aims for all students to learn English from first grade

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City plans to have all students learn English since the first grade starting in the 2018-2019 academic year,