The decision specifies that the 4,900 square meter “golden land” pierce No 8-12 Le Duan in Ben Nghe ward comprises the premises at No.8 Le Duan covering 3,460 square meters and the other at No.12 Le Duan over 1,430 square meters. They have been let out and allotted to Lavenue Investment Company (Lavenue) according to the committee’s decision made in May, 2016. The decision requires Lavenue to hand over the land pierce, land use right certificate and other relevant legal papers to HCMC Land Development Center which is assigned to receive, manage and prepare for land use right auction. The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has been asked to work with the Department of Finance and relevant agencies to submit to the city People’s Committee measures to auction the land use rights according to regulations. In addition, the environment department must update and adjust land database as well as cadastral records and revoke the certificate that has been … [Read more...] about HCMC reclaims “golden land” pierce in Le Duan street
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City to hold fireworks show later this month
In particular, a high-range fireworks display will take place at the Saigon River Tunnel in district 2 while a low- range fireworks show will be held at Dam Sen Cultural Park in district 11. The city is expected to organize the New Year’s Eve fireworks performances within 15 minutes. The fantastic performance lights will begin at the midnight of 1st January, 2019 and be broadcasted live on Ho Chi Minh City Television. The Cultural and Tourism Department also proposed the city People’s Committee to organize cultural activities welcoming new year 2019 including a street lighting decoration program in Nguyen Van Troi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan, Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Hue and Dong Khoi; book street festival in Mac Thi Buoi, Nguyen Hue and Ngo Duc Ke; new year celebration exhibition; Banh Tet (traditional cake) festival etc… BY KIEU PHONG- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about City to hold fireworks show later this month
Social policy credit supports near-poor, poor households
The figure was released in a report by the municipal People’s Committee on social policy credit implementation of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s decree No. 40-CT/TW in 2014 and the Prime Minister’s decision No. 410 in 2016. The social policy credit has also helped 35,000 impoverished households improve income and escape poverty in 2016-2020. Moreover, it has provided employment for 65,000 laborers and loans with low interest rate to over 2,000 households whose agricultural land was reclaimed. By the end of October, 2018, the Bank of Social Policy in HCMC branch’s sources of credit reached VND3,125 billion ($133.7 million ) up VND81.5 billion or 2.7 percent compared to the same period in 2017. However, People’s Committee said that the funds can’t meet the demand of many city residents. Consequently, city authorities petitioned the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam cum General Director of the Bank … [Read more...] about Social policy credit supports near-poor, poor households
Free solar panel installation for schools in Can Gio
The power company will continue installing five other solar panels for schools gratis, schools and houses for disabled kids and orphans in Can Gio to encourage education facilities' clean energy use contributing in cutting power cost as well as increasing information of renewable and recyclable energy. In December, the company's employees plan to repair power system and tie electricity grid and cable. Moreover, the company will install light in 10 alleys and improve two light systems in two condominiums in district 4. Additionally, the company will give necessities to 300 low-income families. As per its plan, the company will gift 20 disadvantaged families, repair power networks in 100 households in district 11 and install solar panels in Hau Giang Junior High School. By THANH HAI - Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Free solar panel solar panel installation schools Can Gio state-owned power giant Vietnam Electricity (EVN) … [Read more...] about Free solar panel installation for schools in Can Gio
Plentiful decorative items, apparel in markets for Noel season
Tinsel and ornaments leaped by VND15,000- VND100,000 ($0.64 - $ 4.29) while Christmas trees fetch VND200,000 – VND2 million. Also, imported Christmas trees are sold in the market with price of some million to dozen million a tree which can be displayed in 45 days. Fashion stores in streets Nguyen Trai in district 1 and 5, Le Van Sy in district 3, and Quang Trung in district Go Vap are crowded with customers who must queue for their turns to try them on. Sale promotion in these stores fluctuates from 15 percent to 50 percent even some store offering discount of 60 percent – 70 percent a clothes items. Those who like imported clothes from the US, France, Japan can shop online in these fashion stores. An owner of a shop in Phan Dang Luu in district Phu Nhuan said Christmas and New Year are approaching, shopping demand amongst young people increase double; therefore, the shop prepare bulky clothes and hire three seasonal employees who will give answers to online … [Read more...] about Plentiful decorative items, apparel in markets for Noel season