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HCM City to tighten surveillance to ferret out illegal entrants from abroad amid COVID fears

HCM City is tightening surveillance to detect illegal entrants from other countries, its People’s Committee chairman, Nguyen Thanh Phong, said at a meeting of the city Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on April 26.   

HCM City unveils ambitious environmental plans

The HCM City People's Committee has approved a programme to reduce environmental pollution over the next decade to improve the city's environment and enable it to adapt to climate change.

HCM City seeks to balance economics, conservation for old villas

As HCMC adds 35 more old villas to its index, experts believe the economic gains of villa owners should also be considered for sustainable villa conservation in the long run.

HCM City fines people without face masks

HCM City has decided to give a fine to those who do not don face masks in public places, starting on April 27, in an effort to nip in a bud a possible resurgence of a new coronavirus outbreak in the community.

Six more metro trains to arrive in HCM City

Two metro trains with three carriages each of HCMC’s first metro line project linking Ben Thanh Market in District 1 with Suoi Tien Theme Park will be transported to the city in early May, 

100 artists to celebrate beauty of Vietnamese theatre

A special show featuring the Vietnamese theatre will be staged by veteran and young artists of leading art troupes in HCM City on April 26.  

HCM City to have 80% of waste sorted at source

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment has taken steps to ensure that 100% of its domestic solid waste is collected and treated and at least 80 per cent of solid household waste is classified at source by 2025. 

HCM City approves two transport projects worth over VND12 trillion

The People’s Council of HCM City yesterday morning, April 22, approved two transport projects worth over VND12 trillion in total, which would be constructed between 2021 and 2025.

70-year-old woman acts as school crossing supervisor for free

Regardless of the weather, twice a day, Mrs. Hai Tri stands by the signboard in the middle of the crowded lane to help students get home safely from school.

HCM City crocodile farming in a deep slump

Crocodile farmers in HCM City are facing heavy losses since the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting export.

Vietnam’s most modern bus station faces ineffective operation

HCM City’s new Mien Dong bus station, the most modern of its kind in Vietnam, has remained deserted after more than five months put into operation.

Collapsed trees after heavy rain causes traffic gridlock in HCM City

The heavy rains on early Friday morning flooded Saigon, causing many trees to collapse.

Japan - Vietnam Fest to open in HCM City at weekend

The seventh Japan – Vietnam Festival will be held on April 17 and 18 at the September 23 Park in HCM City’s District 1.

Over VND27 trillion sought for key roads leading to seaports in HCM City

The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed the municipal government develop six key traffic infrastructure projects leading to the seaports in the city with an estimated investment of over VND27 trillion.

Terrible traffic jams at HCM City’s northwest gateway last hours

On the morning of April 13, serious traffic jams were reported on the northwest gateway routes in Ho Chi Minh City, causing traffic chaos. Thousands of vehicles had to move inch by inch on the road.

 

From land-based to ocean-based economy

After decades of development, HCM City, Vietnam’s biggest growth engine, has found out that it has lagged behind not only regional metropolises but also some other big cities in Vietnam when it comes to the pace of growth.

HCM City gets green light to trial electric buses

HCM City has received approval from the Government to operate electric buses on regular public routes.

Thu Duc City has to be granted special mechanisms for its adequate conditions

Thu Duc City’s government must focus on implementing required tasks, especially proposing special mechanisms at the soonest to create advantages for the new city’s development.

HCM City receives 1.45 billion USD of remittances in Q1

Ho Chi Minh City received 1.45 billion USD of overseas remittances in the first three months of this year, up 10 percent over the same period last year, reported the city Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs.

HCM City approves 8 projects to boost industry, trading, e-commerce, exports

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade said eight key projects have been approved by the city government to promote the industry, trading, e-commerce, and exports and facilitate goods transport.