The make-up of Vietnam’s cities and other densely-populated areas has rapidly evolved over the past decade The nation’s march to prosperity continues with indicators such as GDP growth of 6.8 per cent, rise in foreign direct investment, strong retail sales, and international arrivals all increasing at rates above regional competitors. By Troy Griffiths Deputy managing director Savills Vietnam After a 10-year interval from 2009, we can see how Vietnam has changed and how this will influence future trends. It is particularly valuable for the population movement and residential demand as housing is often referred to as the ‘engine room’ of a country’s economy because it touches and influences so many industries and so much of the population. Vietnam today has the world’s 15th-highest population with a small land mass resulting in a high population density. This is great for functional and efficient economics as it … [Read more...] about Urbanisation data takes centre stage in Vietnam
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Hunting valuable antiques in HCM City coffee shop
The antique market was first put into operation in 2013. It is situated in alley 311 a small alley located on No Trang Long street in Binh Thanh district of Ho Chi Minh City. A notable feature of the market is the stage that has been set up for singers. The area is a popular destination for guests of all ages each weekend. A number of customers enjoy drinking coffee and looking at the antiques. Ceramic products on display are adorned with simple patterns The market also features a number of items that were used in people’s daily lives many decades ago. Items of jewelry are a popular gift for girls. On display are items that come from the war period. Bronze items on sale Envelopes containing letters from a bygone era are exhibited. A stall owner introduces his antiques to customers. Young people take a keen interest in old motorcycles. The antique market was first put into operation in 2013. It is situated in alley 311 a small alley located on No Trang Long street in Binh … [Read more...] about Hunting valuable antiques in HCM City coffee shop
HCM City speeds up work on four underground parking lots
HCM City authority is speeding up construction of four underground parking lots in District 1. — VNA/VNS Photo Hữu Khoa HCM CITY — The HCM City Department of Transport has told contractors to complete procedures and speed up work on four underground parking projects. Contracts will be terminated if the projects are not developed on schedule or prolonged. The city is building four underground parking lots at Lê Văn Tám Park, Tao Đàn Park, Trống Đồng Stage and Hoa Lư Stadium, all in District 1. On July 10, the city’s People's Committee cancelled the build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract with the Investment and Development for Underground Space Corporation (IUS), the main contractor for the underground parking lot in Lê Văn Tám Park. Approved by the city authority in 2009, the parking lot under the Lê Văn Tám Park … [Read more...] about HCM City speeds up work on four underground parking lots
City needs more performing spaces for dramatic theatre
Members of the 5B Theatre in HCM City have been struggling to keep up with their performing schedule. Photo courtesy of sggp.org.vn HCM CITY – HCM City does not have enough quality performing spaces for dramatic theatre, according to many local artists. People’s Artist Hồng Vân, who has rented a conference hall for 20 years from Phú Nhuận District’s Cultural Center to pursue her passion, has the burning desire to contribute to the theatre industry and develop the dramatic arts in the city. Even though her business has incurred annual losses, she has never felt as exhausted as she does now. She said that local venues in poor condition have made it difficult for dramatic artists to perform and create meaningful content. At the Idecaf Drama Theatre, opened in 1997, the stage quality has significantly gone down, even though their business performance is better than most other stages, … [Read more...] about City needs more performing spaces for dramatic theatre
HCM City theatres stage new plays for holiday
Cải lương and drama troupes in HCM City will perform new shows to mark the long Reunification Day and Labour Day weekend. Photo courtesy of the Lê Hoàng Stage HCM City’s drama and cải lương (reformed opera) troupes are offering new shows about Vietnamese history during the Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays, which begin on April 27 and end on May 1. By Thu Anh. The private TKC Drama Troupe has a new show, Một Thời Để Nhớ (A Time to Remember), about young volunteers working in remote areas of southern provinces during the late 1970s and early 80s. The play’s director, actress Trịnh Kim Chi, … [Read more...] about HCM City theatres stage new plays for holiday