HCMC announces key industrial, agricultural productsBy Le Anh Beverages and dairy products are put on display at a fair in HCMC in the file photo. The city’s government has issued a list of key industrial and agricultural products – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - The government of HCMC recently issued a list of key industrial and agricultural products that will receive support for their continued growth and domination of the local market, as well as being promoted for exports. Regarding the industrial sector, seven groups of key products are listed in the fields of electricity, plastics and rubber, food and beverages, electronics and technology, alongside one potential product group in pharmaceutical chemistry. The introduced products must have high competitiveness and enormous potential for local consumption as well as for exports and are expected to contribute substantially to the gross domestic product and the city’s economic development. The key industrial goods … [Read more...] about HCMC announces key industrial, agricultural products
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HCMC chairman meets Thu Thiem residents over land dispute
HCMC chairman meets Thu Thiem residents over land disputeThe Saigon Times Daily A bird's eye view of Thu Thiem New Urban Area project in HCMC's District 2 - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – The HCMC People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong this morning, October 18, chaired a meeting with locals living in a 4.3-hectare area in District 2’s Binh An Ward to hear their complaints over illegal site clearance. Phong held discussions with some 30 local households who have yet to relocate or who have filed complaints over coercive relocation as their houses are located outside the zoning area of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area project, according to local media. The meeting also gathered Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Quyet Tam; Head of the Central Citizen Reception Committee Nguyen Hong Diep; Government Inspectorate representatives; and leaders of the municipal departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Planning and Architecture. The … [Read more...] about HCMC chairman meets Thu Thiem residents over land dispute
Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMC
Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily Visitors are seen at the exhibition - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The HCMC Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-France Friendship Association are jointly organizing an art exhibition entitled “Rencontre 2018” at the HCMC Fine Arts Association headquarters. The exhibition is part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and five-year Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France, according to the Vietnam News Agency. “Rencontre 2018” features 42 art works, including paintings in oil, acrylic and lacquer, and sculptures in ceramic created by five French and 14 Vietnamese painters and artists. Addressing the opening ceremony on October 15, Huynh Van Muoi, chairman of the HCMC Fine Arts Association, said this is the fourth joint Vietnam-France art exhibition held in the city, offering Vietnamese and French artists a … [Read more...] about Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMC
HCMC remains top draw for foreign investors
(VEN) - In the first eight months of 2018, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) attracted US$5.18 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI), maintaining its position as the country’s top investment draw. The Saigon High Tech Park has attracted investment from major groups worldwide Foreign investors In the first eight months, the city granted licenses for 640 FDI projects with total capital of US$558.63 million, a 22.2 percent increase in the number of projects and equivalent to 70 percent of total project capital licensed in the same period last year. Processing and manufacturing industries were most attractive to foreign investors, with 24.5 percent of FDI concentrated in these sectors. The real estate sector ranked second with 23.1 percent, followed by wholesale, retail and auto repair, motorcycles and other types of motorized vehicles (22.4 percent); technical activities, science and technology (14.5 percent); information and communications (six percent). Business investment … [Read more...] about HCMC remains top draw for foreign investors
HCMC launches Week of Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship
The event is jointly introduced by the HCMC People’s Committee and Finland Embassy in Vietnam, organized by the HCMC Department of Science and Technology, the Vietnam – Finland Innovation Partnership Program (IPP), and the Business Startup Support Center. It lasts until October 19, 2018. During the course of the week, a variety of activities will be held, including the scientific conference ‘Technological Solutions for Smart Cities’ to introduce the project ‘Transforming HCMC into a Smart City’, the scientific and technological study ‘Researching information technology to serve smart cities and Industry 4.0 in the period from 2018 – 2020, with a vision to 2025, as well as technological solutions related to building smart urban areas and the application of Artificial Intelligence in smart traffic management. Another remarkable activity is the conference ‘10 Years of Developing Intellectual Property Management in HCMC and creating … [Read more...] about HCMC launches Week of Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship