Phong made the remark while hosting a March 2 reception for a delegation of Japanese firms, led by Iijima Isao, Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet, who came to discuss and promote the cooperation potential between HCM City and Japanese localities. The host thanked Iijima Isao for his contributions, recommendations and enthusiastic support for HCM City, voicing his belief that the official would continue to contribute to accelerating the Vietnam-Japan relations, including the ties between HCM City and Japanese localities, in an increasingly effective fashion. HCM City determines the cooperation project with Japan to construct the Metro Line No. 1 as of special importance and a symbol of the friendship and fine relations between the two countries, Phong said, stating that the locality will work closely with the Japanese side to ensure the project will be completed on schedule in 2020. For his part, Iijima Isao expressed his delight at the positive development of the Vietnam-Japan … [Read more...] about HCM City always welcomes Japanese investors: local leader
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HCM City inks deals with Emirates to woo UAE tourists
Badr Abbas (L), senior vice president at the Far East Commercial Operations of Emirates, shakes hands with Bui Ta Hoang Vu, director of the HCMC Department of Tourism, at a signing ceremony held on October 24 in Dubai The signing ceremony took place at a conference on promoting trade, investment and tourism in HCMC, held in Dubai, on the occasion of the municipal chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong’s visit to the United Arab Emirates from October 22 to 25. Under the agreement, the UAE-based carrier and HCM City, Vietnam’s tourism hub, will team up to organize a slew of marketing events, roadshows and tourism exchange activities to attract more tourists from the United Arab Emirates to visit the city and vice versa, according to the municipal tourism department. Badr Abbas, senior vice president at the Far East Commercial Operations of Emirates, in a media release said that the carrier wants to work with local tourism and trade agencies to introduce HCM City as a tourist … [Read more...] about HCM City inks deals with Emirates to woo UAE tourists
Tourists can learn about HCM City with QR codes
A source from the HCM City Department of Tourism stated that the department will conduct a QR code scanning pilot program at 20 tourist sites in the city, mainly free of charge. There will be a separate QR code for each tourist attraction, so all relevant details will appear when visitors use their smartphones to scan their codes. When a code is scanned, a list of tourist sites appears, making it easy for tourists to plan their next site visit in HCM City. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao, head of the Information Technology Division under the HCM City Department of Tourism, said that the QR code concept was the best solution for travelers to the city who are not accompanied by a tour guide. Tourists often access the internet for information related to popular sites such as Ben Thanh Market or Mong Bridge and find it difficult to gauge whether the information is correct. Thus, getting accurate information will become more convenient with the QR codes. Besides this, tourists will learn about the … [Read more...] about Tourists can learn about HCM City with QR codes
Hanoi, HCM City among the 15 best Asian tourist places
Củ Chi tunnels, one of the tourist attractions in HCM City. (Source: zing.vn) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the 15 best destinations in Asia as ranked by the US News newspaper. The ranking considered local prices, accessibility and the variety of attractions at each destination along with travellers’ feedback, and Hanoi finished in 14th place followed by HCM City. Vietnam’s capital casts a spell over foreign tourists with its history and culture, shopping, dining, and natural landscapes. Kick off a new day with a tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter where nostalgic visitors can see how it has expanded from its original 36 streets before moving to Dong Xuan, the city’s largest market, US News said. In HCM City, “Mopeds whiz by at all hours of the day, cafes take up entire sidewalks and street food vendors serve up delectable local fare despite the year-round heat and humidity,” it said. Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCM City among the 15 best Asian tourist places
Hanoi, HCM City make it to list of 15 best Asian places to visit
The ranking considered local prices, accessibility and the variety of attractions in each destination along with travelers’ feedback, and put Hanoi in 14th place followed by HCM City. Vietnam’s capital casts a spell over foreign tourists with its history and culture, shopping, dining, and natural landscapes. Kick off a new day with a tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter where nostalgic visitors can see how it has expanded from its original 36 streets before moving to Dong Xuan, the city's largest market, US News said. In HCM City “mopeds whiz by at all hours of the day, cafes take up entire sidewalks and street food vendors serve up delectable local fare despite the year-round heat and humidity,” it said. Hong Kong topped the list, followed by the Maldives, Tokyo, Phuket, and Bali. In the Economist Intelligence Unit's recent ranking of the world's most livable cities, Hanoi and HCMC made it to the top five improvers. Earlier this … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCM City make it to list of 15 best Asian places to visit