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A booth at the fairs (Photo:VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Vietnam Supporting Industry Fair (VSIF) 2022 and the Vietnam Hardware & Hand Tools Expo 2022 (VHHE) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on December 1. Hosted by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the three-day events feature 255 booths from over 200 local and foreign businesses, and prestigious brands from 12 countries and territories around the world. They aim to improve competitiveness and promote industrial production cooperation between Vietnamese enterprises and foreign partners in Vietnam, and partnerships in supplying products to end-to-end production firms and foreign enterprises operating in the country. The VSIF 2022 displays components of products serving the supporting industry. Meanwhile, the VHHE showcases products with wide application in many industries from manufacturing, repairing, to assembling. Vice Director of the municipal department Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc said the events are expected … [Read more...] about Trade fairs of supporting industry, hardware products open in HCM City

Lao dance performed by Lao students in HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) on December 1 held a get-together in celebration of the 47th National Day of Laos (December 2, 1975-2022). Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Ngo Minh Chau, who is also President of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Organisation, thanked the Lao Party, Government and people for their special affection and valuable help to Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, in the cause of national defence and construction. Together with people in the whole country, those in the city vow to work with their Lao friends to nurture the two countries' traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation for the benefits of their people, and for peace, cooperation and progress in the region and the world. Thanking HUFO for organising the event, Vanxay Xaysena, Lao Deputy Consul General in Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Laos’ National Day celebrated in Ho Chi Minh City

The Ho Chi Minh City International Music Festival 2022 (HOZO 2022) combined with Hot Air Balloon Festival 2022 will create the biggest outdoor music festival ever held in the southern city. It will take place for four days and span 55,000 square metres in two locations: Nguyen Hue Walking Street (District 1) and Thu Thiem 2 Bridge Park (Thu Duc city). Impression of HOZO 2022 in Nguyen Hue Street. Photo: HOZO 2022 The event will receive support from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, and Thu Duc People's Committee. From magnificent settings to extensive entertainment line-ups, it will create a unique experience for festival-goers and help to stimulate tourism in the city. The festival will run from 8am to 11pm daily. HOZO 2022 and Ho Chi Minh City Hot Air Balloon Festival boasts the model of a "festival within a festival," with the opening led by the largest Hot Air Balloon demonstration on December 8. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to hold its biggest outdoor music festival

Vietnam’s 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in Hanoi on Wednesday night sparked both joy and ire on social media, with fans happy for the win but upset and embarrassed over a goalpost malfunction. The Black and Yellows, who finished second in Germany’s Bundesliga for the 2021-22 season, took the lead in the 13th minute thanks to a goal by Dutch forward Donyell Malen. Vietnam equalized the match when Nguyen Tien Linh found the net in the 36th minute. The Golden Stars then took the lead when Pham Tuan Hai converted a penalty in the last official minute of play after Soumaïla Coulibaly fouled Vu Van Thanh inside the box. Borussia Dortmund’s goalkeeper Alexander Meyer tries to fix the crossbar during their friendly game with Vietnam at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, November 30, 2022. Photo: Nguyen Khanh / Tuoi Tre The game, which was part of the German runner-ups' 10-day tour in Southeast Asia, took place at My Dinh National Stadium, which has a capacity of … [Read more...] about Vietnam criticized for goal post malfunction in friendly win over Dortmund

Vietnam’s urbanisation has grown by 7 per cent since 2011, and now the country’s urban population stands at 38 per cent. Prospects suggest populations in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will expand by 4 million and nearly 3 million, respectively, over the next decade. Brandon Chia-Managing director, Sustainable Energy Solutions, SP Group At this rate, the Ministry of Construction expects housing demand to significantly rise by 70 million square metres each year. This is equivalent to 17,500, 30-floor buildings annually. To slow the harmful effects of construction and urbanisation to the environment, the government started to incentivise the construction of more energy-efficient buildings in line with the country’s National Green Growth Strategy as Vietnam commits to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. However, in 2021 the nation recorded just over 200 green building projects. Buildings in Vietnam account for up to 40 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption. … [Read more...] about Enabling green building development in Vietnam