Lê Văn Duẩn (first left) celebrates winning the fifth stage of the HCM City Television Cycling Tournament on April 2. — Photo voh.com.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Lê Văn Duẩn won the fifth stage of the HCM City Television Cycling Tournament yesterday. Duẩn of VUS HCM City finished first in the 155km ride from Hà Nội to Thanh Hóa, completing the stage in three hours and 26 minutes. Duẩn’s older brothers Lê Nguyệt Minh and Nguyễn Thành Tâm of Gạo Hạt Ngọc Trời An Giang were the runners-up. Minh was given the green jersey award as the best sprinter in the stage with 43 points – three points above his brother Duẩn. Although Huỳnh Thanh Tùng of the Military Zone 7 team finished sixth in this stage, he nonetheless won the yellow jersey award for the best overall time at the end of all five stages. Tùng’s … [Read more...] about Brothers take the lead in fifth stage of HCM City cycling tournament
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Redundant charger blamed for fire in HCM City
The scene of the fire which occurred at ParcSpring building in HCM City’s District 2, causing panic among hundreds of residents. — Photo vietnamnet.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Initial investigation in a fire at ParcSpring building in HCM City’s District 2 revealed that the fire had started from a charger plugged in the bedroom, online newspaper Vietnamnet reported. The charger was reportedly plugged on for several days, which caused it to overheat and catch fire, burning a pile of books, computers and mattress, said a representative of District 2’s Fire Fighting and Prevention Office. The incident was reported at 6pm on Sunday when residents of the building detected smoke coming out of the apartment on the eighth floor. Hundreds of panicked residents of the building started to flee. Four fire engines and dozens of fire-fighters immediately rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire in some half an hour. No casualty was reported, but all furniture … [Read more...] about Redundant charger blamed for fire in HCM City
HCM City to launch bike sharing system
Vice chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, Tran Vinh Tuyen has asked the Department of Transportation to coordinate with South Korean Hyosung Corporation, relevant departments and enterprises to research and implement the project. The launch of the Mobike scheme will offer visitors more convenience and make their trips around the city more affordable. The bike sharing system also aims to promote public transportation, reduce the number of private vehicles on the road and improve the city’s environment. The new service is part of the project on turning Ho Chi Minh city into a smart city until 2020 and vision towards 2025. By QUOC HUNG – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: bike sharing system high-tech Mobike Ho Chi Minh City … [Read more...] about HCM City to launch bike sharing system
New co-working space to open for start-ups in HCM City
The ground breaking ceremony for the new co-working space in 135 Hai Ba Trung in HCM City’s District 1. Developed by the city’s Youth Federation, it will give more choices for start-ups looking for a place to nuture their business ideas. — Photo tuoitre.vn The HCM City Youth Federation has just broken ground on a new co-working space at No 135 Hai Ba Trung Street in District 1 to offer more choices for start-ups who are looking for a place to nuture their business ideas. Covering an area of 500sq.m, it will be comprised of 15 furnished studios and high-tech facilities and equipment. In addition, it will be a place for organising events and workshops on start-ups and entrepreneurship for people to learn from experts and exchange ideas with one another. Truong Ly Hoang Phi, director of the city Youth Federation’s Young People Start-up Support Centre, said the centre would be open around the clock to maximise convenience for the use of students and young people. … [Read more...] about New co-working space to open for start-ups in HCM City
HCM City’s index of industrial production rises 6.05 percent
The index of industrial production (IIP) in Ho Chi Minh City picked up 6.05 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The index of industrial production (IIP) in Ho Chi Minh City picked up 6.05 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year. The figure in March rose 42.1 percent against the previous month and 7.07 percent against the same time last year. Director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade Pham Thanh Kien attributed the IIP growth to the city’s programmes and policies to support the development of local industry and support industry. Output of the four key industrial sectors: manufacturing, electronics, chemicals-rubber-plastic and food processing experienced a year-on-year growth of 6.79 percent thanks to market expansion, renovation of equipment as well as improvement in the products’ quality and competitive capacity. Particularly, significant hike was seen in the electronics - … [Read more...] about HCM City’s index of industrial production rises 6.05 percent