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HCM City's new administration aims for transparency

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People's Committee is set to streamline its functioning and become transparent in its decision-making.

Over 50 artists to attend international circus gala

 VietNamNet Bridge – The first international circus gala in HCMC will take place this weekend at the Lan Anh Club in District 10, with more than 50 artists, including six from abroad, attending,

HCM City hopes to add more green space

 VietNamNet Bridge – Green space has shrunk in HCM City because of urban development, but the city lacks the resources to develop concentrated green areas.

HCM City needs $603m to clean canals

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will need VND13.5 trillion (US$602.678 million) more for its programme to improve water bodies, which started in 2001 with the aim of cleaning up all canals, the People's Committee has said.

Experts warn against textbooks compiled locally

VietNamNet Bridge - Teachers and students in localities may have to accept textbooks compiled by local education departments.

Ngoc Hung: man of theatre and dreams

 VietNamNet Bridge – A sofa and dressing table topped with roses were part of a stunning stage backdrop for a romantic play staged recently in HCM City by the The Gioi Tre (The World of Youth) Drama Troupe.

HCM City sets up hotline for public

VietNamNet Bridge – Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Dinh La Thang on February 15 instructed to set up a hotline so that residents can directly contact him, in an effort to listen to genuine opinions and confidential suggestions

HCM City drainage channels disappearing

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City’s canals, drains and waterways are being filled up or clogged, making the city increasingly susceptible to flooding during rains. A lack of public awareness and poor city management

HCM City cuts back red tape

 VietNamNet Bridge – Administrative reform in all fields is at the top of the agenda for HCM City this year as it bids to attract more foreign investment and improve the business climate.

HCM City seeks support to develop rural transport

 VietNamNet Bridge – Newly built rural roads in HCM City have brought greater ease of movement to many residents, but more capital is needed as the city continues developing its rural transport infrastructure for the 2016-20 period.

Big capitalists vie for golden land in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Land prices not only depend on position, but also on urban development plans. 

HCM City monitors wastewater at IPs, EPZs

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC Department of Natural Resources and Environment on January 26 launched an automatic wastewater monitoring system to keep track of wastewater treatment at 16 industrial parks (IPs)

23 land plots in prime locations on sale in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - The auction of 23 land plots located in the most advantageous positions in the city is expected to be the biggest event of the real estate industry in 2016.

HCM City high-rises causing traffic jam near international airport

 VietNamNet Bridge – Newly built high-rise buildings near Tan Son Nhat International airport have increased traffic congestion, said Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper.

HCM City's love affair with FDI to continue

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2015 HCM City continued to lead Viet Nam in attracting foreign directed investment with inflows of US$4.5 billion. FDI projects have improved the city's socio-economic infrastructure and created a new facade for it.

HCM City's love affair with FDI to continue

 VietNamNet Bridge – In 2015 HCM City continued to lead Viet Nam in attracting foreign directed investment with inflows of US$4.5 billion. FDI projects have improved the city's socio-economic infrastructure and created a new facade for it.

HCM City aims to reduce accidents

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City authorities said yesterday that the city's Traffic Safety Board this year would aim to reduce the number of traffic accidents by 5 per cent and the time of traffic jams to no more than 30 minutes.

HCM City expects 5.1m foreign tourists in 2016

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Department of Tourism in HCM City will strengthen management and inspection of travel and hospitality companies to ensure an attractive and safe tourism environment,

HCM City toughens penalties for street food safety violations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Health instructed relevant agencies to severely penalise small food stores and vendors on streets who continue to flout safety and hygiene regulations.

HCM City urged to recruit non-natives for gov't posts

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City's Department of Home Affairs has recommended the city government should recruit people from other localities as officials, a practice it has so far refrained from, to enlarge its talent base.