A melon farming greenhouse at the hi-tech agricultural park of HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City holds potential for crop seed export, but it still needs the State’s support to boost seed development and production which have yet to meet expectations so far. There are 38 businesses producing and trading crop seeds in HCM City at present, supplying more than 45,000 tonnes of seeds to the market between 2016 and 2018. They have studied and developed 136 new plant varieties, 55 of which have been produced, including 46 vegetable, eight flower and one rice variety, according to an official from the science and technology division of the municipal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. At a recent forum, Le Thi Kim, deputy head of the city’s plant cultivation and protection division, said although some companies have boosted intensive production, seed quality remains low due to the shortage of detailed production process and quality … [Read more...] about HCM City has many things to do to become seed production hub
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Bustling HCM City a top spot for tourists
Spiritual life: A foreign tourist burns incense at Thiên Hậu Pagoda in Chợ Lớn (Chinatown) in HCM City’s District 5. Photo San Hà Viet Nam News The country’s largest city brims with things to do and explore, from motorbike tours of former Chinatown to incense-filled pagodas, underground war tunnels and a UNESCO-listed biosphere. San Hà HCM CITY — HCM City, formerly known as Sài Gòn, has emerged from its darkest days to become one of Asia’s most exciting cities. The international travel guide publisher Lonely Planet named Việt Nam’s southern metropolis one of the top 10 places to visit in Asia in 2018. If you’re a first-time visitor and don’t have a week-long holiday in HCM City, it’s crucial to experience some of the city’s intriguing historic landmarks, vibrant markets, local food and diverse nightlife offerings and activities to make the most of two or three days in the … [Read more...] about Bustling HCM City a top spot for tourists
Project to support transgender women launches in HCM City
The project “Transgender women’s demands for transgender legal, healthcare and social services, and gender sensitivity” was launched on Thursday in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of LIFEViet Nam News HCM CITY — A project to support transgender women was launched on Thursday in HCM City by the Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA)’s LIFE, and funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The project, “Transgender women’s demands for transgender legal, healthcare and social services, and gender sensitivity, or Trans-VOTE, will run from this month through the end of February. It aims to raise create better conditions for transgender women and raise awareness about their needs and issues among the public, service providers and policymakers. At the launching ceremony, director of Centre for Promotion of Quality of Life (LIFE), Nguyễn Nguyên Như Trang said the government and communities … [Read more...] about Project to support transgender women launches in HCM City
HCM City to study foreign policies on smart cities
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City should learn lessons from major cities in developed countries on how to become a smart city, speakers said at an international conference held on Friday in the city. Nearly 200 delegates, including those from the US, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, discussed ways to help HCM City build a smart city. David Koh, Singaporean researcher at the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace, said the Singaporean approach could be adopted by HCM City. “Open your door to technologies that can help you build a smart city,” he said. “A smart city is desired all over the world because of a few imperatives: greenness, competition, and efficiency.” The process to achieve a smart city can take many years. However, even though a smart city will rely heavily on technology, it might ignore or sideline the human element on which development should be centered, according to Koh. “All of us are familiar … [Read more...] about HCM City to study foreign policies on smart cities
Natural products become fashionable in HCM City
A straw bag sells for VNĐ100,000 to VND700,000. VNS Photo An PhươngViet Nam News Plastic is out and natural, traditional materials are in on the HCM City fashion scene. More and more, people are liking bags made of straw, bamboo and rattan. The bags are sold at prices young people can afford. Older people also like to use these natural materials to decorate their homes. by An Phương Traditional products made of natural materials like bamboo, rattan and rice straw have become bestsellers in HCM City, replacing items made with plastic or metal. A modern touch added to traditional designs on fashion items like bags is increasingly popular among young adults. In fact, bamboo, rattan and straw bags, in cross-body, messenger and tote designs, can be seen this summer season. The bags can be easily found at street vendors in the heart of the city, with prices ranging from VNĐ100,000 to VNĐ700,000 (US$4-30). The trendy items are carried at Lá … [Read more...] about Natural products become fashionable in HCM City