Photo for illustration (Source: VNA)This annual activity is co-organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the municipal Tourism Association to introduce domestic tours to promote the domestic tourism demand.A representative from the Ho Chi Minh city Department of Tourism said that 32 tourism companies, travel agencies, colleges and universities teaching tourism sectors in the city and 40 tourism promotion agencies of localities have registered to participate.The organizing board said that those attending the event will have the chance to buy tours discounted 10-30% compared to market rates./. BTA … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city Tourism Festival 2018 to take place in April
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Launch Phase Two of the Ho Chi Minh City edition of Words on Wheels
(VEN) - Singapore International Foundation, in partnership with Keppel Land and the General Sciences Library of Ho Chi Minh City, launches Phase Two of the Ho Chi Minh City edition of Words on Wheels - a signature programme to promote reading and learning among children in local communities via a mobile library. The Singapore International Foundation (SIF), in partnership with Keppel Land Limited (Keppel Land) and the General Sciences Library of Ho Chi Minh City (GSL), are extending their efforts to bring the joy of reading and cross-cultural learning to Vietnamese children and youths. Announced today at the Words on Wheels (Ho Chi Minh) Phase Two launch event, the collaboration, which has been renewed for three years, is expected to positively impact over 7,000 Vietnamese students by 2020. Keppel Land will continue to support as the main sponsor of Phase Two, and will have staff volunteers from across the Keppel Group participate in the programme. Words on Wheels (WoW) is an SIF … [Read more...] about Launch Phase Two of the Ho Chi Minh City edition of Words on Wheels
Ho Chi Minh city to increase cooperation with Slovakia in diverse…
At the receptionDuring the reception, Chairman Phong said that Vietnam and Slovakia shared a long-term relationship. In terms of investment, there are currently 8 Slovakian projects in Vietnam with a capital of USD245 million, ranking 35th among 122 countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Vietnam has one project in Slovakia. According to Mr. Phong, there are 2 Slovakian projects in Ho Chi Minh city, and the two-way trade turnover reached USD20 million in 2017. He said that Ho Chi Minh was attracting investment from 96 countries and territories, and played an important role in technological, educational and training development. In 2017, the city led the country in foreign direct investment (FDI). “At present, the city’s development focuses on 4 key industrial sectors and 9 key service sectors, including sectors that are strengths of Slovakia,” he said. “It is now striving to become a leading financial, commercial, scientific and technological … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city to increase cooperation with Slovakia in diverse…
Ho Chi Minh City, Slovakia’s Bratislava region enhance ties
The statement was made by Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong at his reception on March 26 for visiting Governor of the region Juraj Droba. Phong spoke highly of Droba’s working visit, stressing that this is an opportunity for both sides to boost cooperation in trade, investment and tourism. He pledged that the city always creates all favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from Slovakia. Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong (R) receiving Governor of Bratislava region Juraj Droba. Source: hochiminhcity.gov.vn The city hopes to cooperate with Bratislava region in the fields of garment and textiles, footwear, agricultural and aquatic product processing, and higher education cooperation in energy and agricultural research, and share experience in building smart cities and developing tourism, financial and banking system with the region, he added. Droba affirmed that … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, Slovakia’s Bratislava region enhance ties
Late PM leaves imprint on Ho Chi Minh City
Former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai passed away on March 17 but he lives in the heart of the people, especially those in Ho Chi Minh City, as a child of Cu Chi who made great contributions to the development of the city and the country. The late Prime Minister left a deep imprint on the process of building and developing Ho Chi Minh City - a dynamic, warm city that pioneers in innovation. Tan Thong Hoi is the first new-style rural commune in Vietnam. It is not hard to imagine the dramatic change in the commune when considering it as part of Cu Chi iron land, which was bombed during wars in the previous century. The new face of Cu Chi and other suburban areas in Ho Chi Minh City has been attributed to the efforts and determination of the Party, the government and people of Ho Chi Minh City. Since the start of the doi moi (renewal) process, Ho Chi Minh City has been the role model in innovation. Former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai left a marked imprint on … [Read more...] about Late PM leaves imprint on Ho Chi Minh City