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Thu Thiem auction lures international developers

The announcement of an auction for 55 land plots in Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2 of HCM City is expected to ­encourage foreign developers through the wide land area offered, the transparent conditions, and the low risks.

World Sports News in Brief

Real Madrid's teenage Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes sent them top of La Liga as both scored in a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Wednesday.

Low visibility hampers commuters as fog hits HCM City

A thick layer of fog has blanketed Ho Chi Minh City in recent days, creating low-visibility conditions and leaving residents concerned about worsening air quality.

Lantern Street brought to life in HCM City for Mid-Autumn Festival

District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City is playing host to Lantern Street, which features a bustling atmosphere along with colourful lanterns and traditional toys to welcom the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Philippine naval ship docks at HCM City

The BRP Ramon Alcaraz of the Philippine Navy and 187 officers and crewmembers docked at the international port in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7 for a four-day official visit.

 

HCM City encourages people to use public transport

Ho Chi Minh City has deployed a number of plans to increase the number of commuters using buses to 11.2 percent this years, up 1.6 percentage points from last year.

HCM City to tighten surveillance on discharge of wastewater

The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has instructed the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to use technology to monitor enterprises and residential areas to ensure they do not pollute the environment with wastewater.

Silk industry at Ma Chau village

Ma Chau silk village, at Nam Phuoc town, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, is a famous traditional handicraft village associated with the history of Duy Xuyen district. 

Australia crowned champion at AFF U18 Championship 2019

Australia became the champion of the AFF U18 Championship 2019 after defeating Malaysia 1-0 in the final round on August 19.

Vietravel becomes sole distributor for Druk Air tickets in Vietnam

The Vietravel tour operator signed a cooperation and development contract with Bhutan's national airline Druk Air in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19.

HCM City to host Vietfish expo later this month

The Vietnam Fisheries International Exhibition (Vietfish) 2019 is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from August 29-31, reported the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

HCM City, Finland to strengthen ties in education

Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem had a meeting with Director General at the Finnish National Agency for Education Olli Pekka Heinonen on August 13 to discuss cooperation in education.

IFC helps HCM City in smart urban building

HCM City hopes that the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will continue to help the city deal with challenges in urban transport, infrastructure construction and waste treatment, thus ensuring sustainable development.

Senegalese man arrested for trafficking cocaine – in his stomach

A Senegalese man was arrested at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City for trafficking nearly 1.6 kg of cocaine he had swallowed, the customs office at the airport announced on August 12.

Hunting valuable antiques in HCM City coffee shop

An antique market which is held in Cao Minh coffee shop in HCM City has grown into a popular destination for visitors every weekend while some of the items on sell come from time periods across various stages of Vietnamese history.

Measures sought to make HCM City’s housing market thrive

Real estate enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City are waiting for new measures to help them deal with difficulties related to policies and credit so as to grow more stably and sustainably.

Ferries linking Can Gio, Vung Tau to start this year

Preparations are underway for the launch of ferry services between Ho Chi Minh City’s outlying Can Gio district and Vung Tau city in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.