These proposals were recently approved by the government for incorporation in the city’s 2025 master plans. The municipal Department of Zoning and Architecture said on Wednesday it will advise the People’s Committee to identify a consultant for the purpose. Specifically, underground areas near metro stations will be developed into commercial centers. The first metro line is expected to be operational in 2021. The 20-kilometer (12-mile) route will run from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien through Districts 1, 2, 9, Binh Thanh, and Thu Duc and neighboring Binh Duong Province. The plans also envisage developments alongside the HCMC-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway in the east of the city (Districts 2, 9, Thu Duc), building new urban areas along the Hanoi Highway, and further developing high-tech zones, in particular the Software Park at the National University of Ho Chi Minh City. Technical infrastructure will be improved to bolster water … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City adds major developments to urban plans
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Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 200,000 foreign visitors during Tet holiday
The Hanoitimes - In January alone, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 793,662, an increase of 21% from a year earlier. Da Nang welcomes 328,810 visitors during Lunar New Year holiday Over half a million visitors come to Hanoi during Tet holiday Complex of Hue Monuments welcomes 25,000 visitors on 1st day of Tet The number of foreign visitors to Ho Chi Minh City during Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) from January 31 to February 11 is estimated at 221,000, a 15% increase from the same period of last year, according to Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism. Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 200,000 foreign visitors during Tet holiday. The foreign tourists to the city mostly came from China, Japan and South Korea. In January alone, the metropolis welcomed 793,662 domestic and overseas visitors, a year-on-year increase of 21%. Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector reeled in over VND13.5 trillion (US$581 million), a year on year increase of 26.1%. In addition, many travel … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 200,000 foreign visitors during Tet holiday
Vietnam among world’s best beach destinations for retirement in 2019
The Hanoitimes - If 2019 will bring you retirement and a slower pace of life, you may be looking to relocate so you can spend your glory days by the beach. Vietnam tops cheapest beach holidays worldwide: TravelBird Vietnamese beaches named among the world’s most beautiful CNN lists Vietnam’s best beaches Vietnam has been named among the world’s 10 best beach destinations for retirement in 2019, according to a list released by International Living (IL) and Live and Invest Overseas (LIO), two data-driven travel and lifestyle content producers. My Khe beach, Da Nang, Vietnam Vietnam’s fast-growing economy is a great place for retirees who are looking to start a business or find economic opportunity in act two of life. According to IL and LIO, a couple can live here for less than US$1,000 a month in many places. Coastal Da Nang, which is the region LIO recommends specifically, feels very intimate despite its million-person population. Da Nang … [Read more...] about Vietnam among world’s best beach destinations for retirement in 2019
HCM City among world’s trending destination for 2019
The Hanoitimes - Flight prices in 2019 will rise 2.6% and hotels 3.7%, but still there are plenty of ways to save if you hope to visit some of these incredible destinations, according to the Global Business Travel Association. Vietnam among Asian’s best countries you can head to this New Year Hoi An in Elle’s list stunning holiday ideas for 2019 Ho Chi Minh City among the 2019’s coolest city break destinations Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam has been named on the list of the top trending destinations – those places where flight searches have jumped the most year-over-year, according to a list released by Kayak, a travel search engine. An alley in Ho Chi Minh City. Kayak advises travelers that this big, bustling city in Vietnam is an enchanting mix of new and old, high-rise buildings and ancient temples, hot restaurants and traditional markets. “Roundtrip flights range from just under US$700 to upwards of US$1,000, but hotels are … [Read more...] about HCM City among world’s trending destination for 2019
Bai Khem wins renown as best beach for 2018
Bai Khem beach Ranked 43rd, Bai Khem beach, or called Bai Kem by local people, is located on the far south coast of Phu Quoc, 25 km from Duong Dong and down a dirt path through the forest. The travel network said Bai Khem beach is renowned for sand as fine as talcum powder and water so clear you can count the pebbles on the sea floor. “The beach doesn’t have amenities, only the simple luxury to soak up the sun, the view and take a swim in a breathtaking place.” The most popular way to reach the beach is to fly into Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh city, from where you can fly direct to Phu Quoc, or take a bus - ferry combo. According to Flight Network’s survey, the three best beaches are Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos (Greece), Whitehaven in Queensland (Australia) and Hidden Beach in El Nido (the Philippines). To complete the list of the World’s Top 50 Beaches, Flight Network tapped the wisdom of over 1,200 journalists, editors, bloggers … [Read more...] about Bai Khem wins renown as best beach for 2018