At the event (Source: hcmcpv.org.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh City chapter of Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and Ho Chi Minh City Television raised a total of nearly 40 billion VND (1.73 million USD) in support of “For the Poor” Fund during a music show on October 18. The event, the 18th of its kind, was in response to the Month for the Poor (October 17 – November 18, 2018) to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction in many dimensions between now and 2020. Speaking at the event, Chairwoman of the municipal VFF chapter To Thi Bich Chau said the municipal Party Committee and authorities always pay attention to local lives, especially the poor, low-income workers and those without stable jobs. She said the best way to reduce poverty is generating more jobs and creating a skilled workforce base. Over the past 18 years, the municipal VFF chapter and its members at all levels have raised more than 1.7 trillion VND in … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City raises nearly 40 bln VND for the poor
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Ho Chi Minh City bolsters collaboration with the French city of Lyon
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman Liem stressed that, in the context that Vietnam and France are celebrating the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and the five-year Strategic Partnership, the working visit by the Lyon delegation was of significance, contributing to tightening the relations between Ho Chi Minh City and Lyon and between Vietnam and France as a whole. He thanked the region for supporting the repair, protection and conservation of several social and cultural establishments in the city, such as the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the People’s Committee headquarters, the Municipal Theatre and the Post Office. He said that the signing of the cooperation agreement created a new cooperation framework that will help to boost the bilateral relations between the two sides and deepen the Vietnam-France strategic partnership. Vincent stated that the time-honoured relationship between France and Vietnam is the foundation and motivation to foster ties between their localities. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City bolsters collaboration with the French city of Lyon
Ho Chi Minh City bolsters collaboration with France’s Lyon
Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Le Thanh Liem (R) and Max Vincent, Vice President of France’s Lyon, sign cooperation agreement for 2018-2020 (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Le Thanh Liem hosted a reception on October 18 for Max Vincent, Vice President of France’s Lyon, during which they signed a cooperation agreement for 2018-2020 between the two sides. Speaking at the event, Liem stressed that in the context that Vietnam and France are celebrating the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and the five-year Strategic Partnership, the working visit by the Lyon delegation was of significance, contributing to tightening relations between Ho Chi Minh City and Lyon as well as between Vietnam and France at large. He thanked the region for supporting the repair, protection and conservation of several social and cultural establishments in the city, such as Ho … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City bolsters collaboration with France’s Lyon
Ho Chi Minh City Peace Culture Day
At the programme, more than 30 non-profit organisations, social enterprises and universities in the city introduced many diverse activities, with topics such as: living in harmony; family and children; School and Youth, Community; and Peace with the environment. In addition, young people also participated in activities such as: "For a non-violent society"; exchange programmes, performing arts; folk games, and learning about the culture and cuisine of Vietnam. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ton Nu Thi Ninh, President for the Ho Chi Minh City Peace and Development Foundation, expressed her joy as the event received the attention and response from the community, especially young people, along with the participation of more than 30 organisations. Through this event, she hopes to contribute to raising public awareness of the necessity and significance of building "peace in peacetime" and promoting the basic values and orientations of the peaceful culture to the community. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City Peace Culture Day
Ho Chi Minh city Innovation, Startup and Entrepreneurship Week
Photo for illustrationThis is an annual event hosted by the city People’s Committee in combination with the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam. On this occasion, the southern hub will summarize contests for Startup Wheel initiatives, startup transaction floor and investment, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for smart cities, and Creative Idea Contest (CiC) startup initiatives. Through the week, innovative projects and models of potential entrepreneurship with the capacity of calling for investment are expected to receive strength to develop. In addition, there are seminars on adaptation of communication in the fourth Industrial Revolution; technological solutions for smart cities; and 10 years of developing intellectual property management activities in Ho Chi Minh city; thus contributing to creating the start-up ecosystem and innovation./. BTA … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city Innovation, Startup and Entrepreneurship Week