HCM City

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Images: Inside HCM City’s new symbolic building

 VietNamNet Bridge - With a helipad and modern offices, shopping malls and entertainment centers, BITEXCO tower is one of the new symbols of Ho Chi Minh City after 40 years of liberation.

Vietnam Book Day to be observed in Hanoi and HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – An array of activities will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to observe the second Vietnam Book Day (April 21). 

HCM City traffic police get helmet cameras

 VietNamNet Bridge – The traffic police in District 7 of HCM City were recently equipped with helmet cameras that, they said, would help them catch traffic violators with clear proof.

Dust and noise from traffic affect Saigon residents

VietNamNet Bridge - Despite many efforts to improve the environment, air pollution caused by traffic activities has been increasing steadily over the last 10 years.

French Institute brings fusion trio to play HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge – French jazz fusion trio The Drops will perform at the Saigon Ranger bar in HCM City next Friday as part of a programme by the French Institute to present outstanding young talents coming out of Francophonie communities

Ho Chi Minh City to host Japanese Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 2015 Japan Festival to be held in Ho Chi Minh City is a cultural activity that strengthens the traditional bilateral ties between the two countries, said a city senior official.

Tho cam in daily uses

 VietNamNet Bridge – As one of the most typical products of ethnic minority people in the mountainous region, tho cam (brocade) now has entered daily lives of people in the lowlands who do not use the materials only for its original purpose,

HCM City seeks investors for wastewater treatment plant

 VietNamNet Bridge – The government of HCMC is finding investors for a wastewater treatment plant with a designed daily capacity of 300,000 cubic meters.

Lack of vaccines to trouble HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City will not have enough foreign-produced vaccines that are not part of the Government's free supply until next year,

Vietnam is promising market for foreign hotel management groups

VietNamNet Bridge - Hoteliers had a difficult year in 2014 but the demand for hotel managers remains very high in Vietnam.

Government News 6/4

 HCM City, Bangkok set up friendship relations, Lao NA Chairwoman concludes Vietnam visit, First RoK visit by justice minister successful, Chinese diplomat sanguine of Party leader's visit, Vietnam Lawyers Association marks 60th anniversary

Cheap buffets around town

VietNamNet Bridge – When it comes to buffets, most people might think of numerous food options and high prices. However, with VND50,000 to VND80,000, one can now enjoy a decent buffet meal at a couple of restaurants in HCM City. 

Water quality suffers in HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – The quality of water supply resources for HCM City has declined due to pollution in the Dong Nai River, experts have warned.

HCM City traffic worsens despite continued efforts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite constant efforts by city authorities, traffic congestion in HCM City has become worse due to inappropriate planning, drivers' lack of safety awareness and overloaded roads.

HCM City to take bold measures against SMS spam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCMC Department of Information and Communications will request mobile carriers to take technical measures to prevent unwanted text messages and effectively manage pre-paid subscriptions.

HCM City swimmer breaks records left and right

 VietNamNet Bridge – Five records were broken on the closing day of the National Short-Course Swimming and Fins-swimming Championships in Da Nang yesterday, March 31.

Sports News 31/3

 HCM City dominate in the pool; N Korean team win volleyball comp; VN athletes top medals table

HCM City reveals plan to expand classrooms

 VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City Department of Education and Training hopes to increase average classroom space to 6-8sq.m for each school student this year by reducing the number of children per class.

Photos trace 20-year evolution of HCM City

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition of dozens of pictures of HCM City taken over the last two decades by a photojournalist opened in the city's Phu My Hung area yesterday, March 26.

HCMC application system goes online

VietNamNet Bridge – Citizens and businesses in HCM City will soon be able to register online for administrative procedures.