los angeles and ho chi minh city establish sustainability alliance

Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City establish sustainability alliance

Energy generation, infrastructure development, and sustainable investment activities will be the key cooperation fields between the Los Angeles Business Council and Ho Chi Minh City in a newly established alliance.
ho chi minh city stocks end 4 day rally

Ho Chi Minh City stocks end 4-day rally

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell after a four-day rally, dragged down by financial-banking, retail and agricultural stocks.
a creative summer camp for children in ho chi minh city

A creative summer camp for children in Ho Chi Minh City

A new summer camp called “A Creative Summer–A Soul Summer Arts Experience” is going to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2-20 to awaken the artistic potential of children.
honorary consulate of mexico officially launched in ho chi minh city

Honorary Consulate of Mexico officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City

Honorary Consul Vu Minh Anh held the official opening of the Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Ho Chi Minh City on May 18.
ho chi minh city helps supporting industries improve quality

Ho Chi Minh City helps supporting industries improve quality

The Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Supporting Industry Development has collaborated with other agencies to provide human resource solutions to supporting industries.
south african national day marked in ho chi minh city

South African National Day marked in Ho Chi Minh City

On the evening of April 21, the South African Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City held a meeting to mark the 24th anniversary of the South African National Day (April 27, 1994 - April 27, 2018) with the attendance of the South African Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Vietnam as well as leaders of Vietnamese provinces and businesses.
ho chi minh city announces eight buildings violating fire code

Ho Chi Minh City announces eight buildings violating fire code

Ho Chi Minh City announced a list of eight buildings that had been put into use without receiving a fire code certification.
ho chi minh city buildings remain exposed to fire hazard

Ho Chi Minh City buildings remain exposed to fire hazard

Damaged firefighting equipment, occupied corridors, and blocked emergency exits were found in many old residential areas in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
ho chi minh city to issue list of unsafe apartments within days

Ho Chi Minh City to issue list of unsafe apartments within days

At the press conference held today at the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, lieutenant-colonel Nguyen Van Bang, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Fire Prevention Department, said that his department is cooperating with the committee to issue a directive to ensure fire safety at apartment and high-rise building projects.
carina plaza apartment complex fire in ho chi minh city

Carina Plaza apartment complex fire in Ho Chi Minh City

Many residents jumped from Carina Plaza and hundreds flashed torches and cried for help on the higher floors.
ho chi minh city to address lacklustre regulation of landed property

Ho Chi Minh City to address lacklustre regulation of landed property

Landed property is one of the major segments in the Ho Chi Minh City real estate market, but its development is sporadic and uneven. The segment fares worse than residential and commercial sectors due to a lack of professional projects.
ho chi minh city anticipates increasing foreign capital inflows

Ho Chi Minh City anticipates increasing foreign capital inflows

In 2018, the Ho Chi Minh City real estate sector is expected to attract significant foreign capital inflows thanks to a vibrant market, new legal framework, new high-quality supply, and easier access to bank loans.
ho chi minh city mulls average floor areas for rentals

Ho Chi Minh City mulls average floor areas for rentals

The Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Construction has proposed requiring an average floor area of 20 square metres per person for rentals to people who want to register for permanent residence status. 
ho chi minh city asked to diversify tourist products in 2018

Ho Chi Minh City asked to diversify tourist products in 2018

Ho Chi Minh City has been asked to diversify tourist products and attractions to lure visitors at home and abroad.
150 european brands to join eurosphere in ho chi minh city

150 European brands to join EuroSphere in Ho Chi Minh City

150 new European premium lifestyle brands will visit Vietnam in May 2018 to participate in the EuroSphere exhibition.