Construction of the new Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda began on October 12 in district 10, Ho Chi Minh City. Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Vice Chairman of the Viet Nam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council, said the project will be a 13-storey, 63-metre-high tower to symbolise the spirit of service and unity of 13 organisations, associations and sects in the establishment of the Unified Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in 1963. The stupa will house an altar for the heart of Bodhisattva Thich Quang Duc, who set himself on fire 51 years ago to protest against the repression of Buddhists by the American-supported Saigon government, said the Venerable, who heads the HCM City Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Board. The work, covering a site of 10,000 square metres, is expected to be completed in two years at a total cost of 150 billion VND (7.1 million USD). The old Vietnam Quoc Tu Pagoda was built in 1963 on a site of nearly 4,000 square metres. In September this year, the HCM City’s … [Read more...]
HCM City Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association holds Congress
The Vietnam – Japan Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City convened its second congress for the tenure 2016 – 2020 on October 9. Nguyen Cong Chanh was re-elected as the association’s Chairman, heading a 31-member-executive board. The Congress agreed to improve its activities towards organising more cultural, artistic and educational exchanges, in order to strengthen the bilateral friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Japan The association will also continue working as a consultant and a bridge for businesses of Vietnam and Japan. At the event, Huynh Minh Thien, Vice Chairman of the HCM City Union of Friendship Orgnisations said the association has been an active member of the Union over the past five years, and contributed to enhancing the partnership between Ho Chi Minh City and Japan’s localities in education, culture and economy areas. Source: VNA … [Read more...]
HCM City, Vietnam Airlines seek to lure passengers
Vietnam Airlines will offer discounts of38-58 percent on domestic flights from HCM City and Hanoi to HaiPhong, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc for tourists booking at 11travel firms. They include Vietravel, Sai Gon Tourist, Fiditour, Hoa Binh, Lien Bang and Festival. The travel firms announced discounts of 35-42 percent on package toursto Da Nang, 30-47 percent to Hanoi, 23-34 percent to Nha Trang,and 27-52 percent to Phu Quoc and began their sales on April 1. Last year, a similar programme opened in May and became popular despite the economic situation. By the end of the year, it attracted 15,800 customers who got discounts of 35-40 percent on package tours.-VNA … [Read more...]
Int’l Trade Fair Opens in HCM City
Int'l Trade Fair Opens in HCM City Vietnam's third International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2005) was opened in Ho Chi Minh City on December 14 local media reported. The expo attracted the participation of Vietnamese businesses and others from 14 countries and territories in the world including Byelorussia, the Republic of Korea, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Poland, Pakistan, Italy, Australia and Hong Kong. The 350 pavilions of the fair exhibit farming machines, electronic appliances, construction materials, food, interior decorations, automobiles, and textile and garment products. Discussions between domestic and foreign enterprises will take place during the event. The fair will close on December 18. B.T more news … [Read more...]
Vietnam Motor Show 2009 to Open in HCM City
Vietnam Motor Show 2009 to Open in HCM City Vietnam Motor Show 2009, the largest show of its type to be held in the country, will take place in HCMC from November 19 to 23 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh Parkway in District 7. The 5th annual industry show, to be attended by 11 local automakers and nearly 60 suppliers of spare parts and supporting products, is organized by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturer Association (VAMA) and Asia Trade Fair and Business Promotion (ATFA). With the topic Enrich Life, Vietnam Motor Show 2009 will cover 15,000 square meters and display nearly 100 car models of 11 members of VAMA. A highlight of the show will be the appearance of ten concept and special cars from leading brand names. Along with the trend of future protection, the auto industry has been applying advanced, green technology friendly to the environment. The show will display cars that use Hybrid technology, cars which use economical and … [Read more...]
3-in-1 Industrial Tradeshow Opens in HCM City
3-in-1 Industrial Tradeshow Opens in HCM City Vietnam’s 3-in-1 biennial industrial tradeshow, comprising of Elenex Vietnam 2010 featuring Power & Renewable Energy; Architecture Building M&E Vietnam 2010 featuring Securitex & Fire Vietnam 2010; and the Industrial Automation 2010, was opened at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) on September 15 2010 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event was organised by VCCI Exhibition Service Co., Ltd in collaboration with Hong Kong Exhibition Services Ltd and marketed internationally by Singapore-based International Expo Management (IEM) and London-based Overseas Exhibition Services Ltd (OES) with its Vietnam representative office. More than 250 companies from 20 countries and territories exhibited their products and services at the tradeshow. With multisided efforts, the event met the needs of visitors and market demand. It was expected to attract over 7,000 visitors involved in energy, construction and engineering … [Read more...]
HCM City launches “Telephone-Information-Wifi” station
The first “Telephone-Information-Wifi” stations providing information and Wi-Fi access to local people and visitors were set up in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on January 28.Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Deputy Chairman Le Manh Ha (1st, L) attended the launching ceremony of the event. (Photo: Sggp)The HCM City Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Group (VNPT) and Le Digital Media Group as investors said this is the first pilot phase and it is expected to be launched more 200 stations by the end of 2016. The new service is equiped with 47-inch LCD multi-touch screen offering information on travel, transportation, GPS/Maps; hotels, restaurants, shoping malls and more.By Ba Tan – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...]
HCM City inspector claims no corruption if first 9 months
A HCM City inspector has announced that no corruption cases were uncovered in the first nine months of this year, despite their admittance that it was a problem. Deputy Chief Inspector of HCM City Nguyen Thi Ngoc Nga made the comments at a meeting of the municipal People's Council on December 9. Deputy Chief Inspector of HCM City Nguyen Thi Ngoc Nga at the meeting Nga cited the city's socio-economic report between January and September as saying that during the period the city carried out 151 inspections at 341 local agencies and units, detecting violations at 30 units valued at VND85 billion (USD4 million) and property including three houses. However, no cases of corruption were uncovered during the phase. She also noted that corruption in HCM City was still ‘complicated’ and partially attributed to lax management and supervision and complicated administrative procedures. Meanwhile, some localities have been weak in dealing with cases … [Read more...]
HCM City’s Vietnam Expo to have 320 booths
HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — About 320 domestic and international companies will showcase their products at the 13th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo) in HCM City from December 2 to 5. The fair will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), and will have about 350 booths of exhibitors from 20 countries and territories worldwide. The 5,000sq.m expo will have three sections of international pavilion, bicycles and spare parts and hand tools–hardware. In addition, the fourth Vietnam International Bicycle Exhibition (Vietnam Cycle 2015) will be held alongside the Vietnam Expo at the same location. — VNS … [Read more...]
HCM City, Vietnam Airlines agree to help each other develop
Vietnam Airlines CEO Duong Tri Thanh (L) and HCM City Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong sign an agreement for mutual development in HCM City on June 29. — VNS Photo The HCM City People’s Committee and Vietnam Airlines have signed a five-year deal to boost tourism and help develop the economy of the city and promote the carrier’s brand. Under the agreement, which takes effect this year, the two sides will work together to boost promotion of investment, trade, tourism and aviation activities by organising workshops, conferences and seminars. They will organise tourism events in key foreign markets to promote the city’s tourist attractions, study and develop tourism products and routes, and come up with city tourism stimulus packages. They will annually organise educational, cultural, sporting and tourism events on national and regional scales. Every year they will host at least one national … [Read more...]