In order to rein in air pollution and mitigate adverse health repercussions for the community, the PM assigned the Ministry of Resources and Environment to devise a plan on air quality monitoring in the 2021-25 period before submitting it to him in the first quarter of this year. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese PM urges Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to revoke outdated motorbikes
Ho chi minh to mekong delta
Mekong-Lancang co-operation needs focus
Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Bình Minh (second, right) poses with other delegates at the meeting yesterday.—VNA/VNS Photo Phạm KiênViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Mekong-Lancang co-operation needs to focus on maintaining an efficient working model and ensure projects bring benefits for all member countries. … [Read more...] about Mekong-Lancang co-operation needs focus
Proper sanction needed to reform HCMC urban planning
According to Mr. Tri, all general urban planning for HCMC signed by the Prime Minister from 1993 up to 2012 have the same basic content, which is developing Thu Thiem urban area and the multi-polar development with satellite cities as a whole. … [Read more...] about Proper sanction needed to reform HCMC urban planning
Global finance centre reboot on the cards
Nguyen Xuan Thanh, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Group and lecturer at Fulbright University Vietnam, said that Ho Chi Minh City is well behind the likes of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangkok when it comes to offering a strong financial centre for the globe. Therefore, Thanh said, the city needs to work with startups especially in order to improve technical infrastructure and cybersecurity, as well as train quality human resources to prepare for developing the city into an IFC. … [Read more...] about Global finance centre reboot on the cards
The beauty of Tram Pagoda
Tram Pagoda was built in the 16th century, with many old trees radiating shade, bringing freshness and coolness all year round to the holy space. Right to the right of the pagoda is Long Tien cave (also known as Tram cave). In the centre of the cave is the Buddha altar surrounded by large and small Buddha statues. … [Read more...] about The beauty of Tram Pagoda