Da Nang railway station now stands in the center of the city. Photo by Nguyen Dong. The central city first brought out the plan to relocate the Da Nang Railway Station westward to Lien Chieu District from the central district of Thanh Khe in 2004. After many discussions, the plan fell through. The long delay and uncertainty has upset a lot of residents. "This delay isn't good for the people here. They can't build houses. They can't give their land to their children. We need a concrete solution from the city," resident Huynh Su said at a meeting with Da Nang’s Party chief Truong Quang Nghia on Tuesday. Nghia said the relocation had been stalled due to the lack of funding. But some investors have expressed interest in the project recently. Therefore, the city plans to revive it and collaborate with the Ministry of Transport to select a new location for the station in 2020. He said the city now wants to relocate the station to a different place than Lien Chieu because it was no … [Read more...] about Da Nang considers railway station relocation plan again after 15 years
Hotels in bochum near train station
Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport Hotel to open this September
Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport Hotel will open in HCM City this September. — VNA/VNS Photo The InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the worlds leading hotel companies, will open a hotel in HCM City in September. Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport Hotel is now open for booking, and will offer authentic experiences designed to bring friends, family and business partners together for genuine and joyful memories. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and near the cultural and commercial centre of HCM City, the hotel has been thoughtfully designed to put both leisure and business guests at ease and let them focus on what is important to them during their time in the city. The hotel will feature one of the largest function areas in the city, which will be able to accommodate up to 1,200 people. The Song Saigon Ballroom is designed to welcome up to 600 guests in banquet style and four additional function rooms can seat a further 360 … [Read more...] about Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport Hotel to open this September
Japanese investors pour fund in Đà Nẵng manufacturing and hotel projects
Three Japanese investors agreed to invest nearly US$140 million in hi-tech industry and tourism projects in Đà Nẵng. — VNS Photo Công Thành Viet Nam News ĐÀ NẴNG — Yamato Sewing Machine Manufacturing company from Japan plans to build a factory in Đà Nẵng Hi-Tech Park providing sewing machines, spare parts and accessories as well as automotive equipment in sewing industry. The city’s investment promotion agency (IPA) confirmed to Việt Nam News that the firm is the third Japanese investor at the park. It said Yamato will soon commence construction of the project on 2.85ha with total investment of US$28 million. Yamato has had representative offices in Hà Nội and HCM City from 2007. The 1,010-ha park in Hòa Vang District, 20km west of the city, attracted six projects valued at $180 million from two Japanese and four domestic investors between 2012-16. According to the IPA, two Japanese … [Read more...] about Japanese investors pour fund in Đà Nẵng manufacturing and hotel projects
City considers new vocational-training direction for rural workers
Ngã Ba Giồng Co-operative in HCM City's outlying Hóc Môn District produces 'safe' vegetables. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — The programme on vocational training for workers in rural areas should be modified amid changes caused by rapid urbanisation, the HCM City's Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has said. Speaking at a recent conference, Nguyễn Văn Lâm, the department’s deputy head, asked all district officials in the city to consider how the programme should change, and whether vocational training in non-agricultural areas become the focus. He said the districts should conduct surveys of farmers, enterprises and young people to identify specific demands and needs in rural areas. “The most important thing is that people get a job after vocational training. That is the main goal,” Lâm said. In many rural areas, workers and farmers often fail to apply what they have learned in courses. They … [Read more...] about City considers new vocational-training direction for rural workers
Becamex: leading the smart and green infrastructure development wave
Becamex: leading the smart and green infrastructure development wave From modern industrial parks and smart transportation to liveable urban areas, Binh Duong and Becamex are laying down the red carpet for investors to Vietnam – a land of unlimited potential. For its relatively new brand in the tourism industry, Becamex Hospitality has made significant contributions to the development of Binh Duong as well as green and sustainable tourism in particular. Highlights include the fresh green projects of Becamex Hotel New City and Becamex Thu Dau Mot Hotel, which belong to Becamex Hospitality Hotel Group. The new hospitality brand in the tourism industry has also made significant contributions to the sustainable development of Binh Duong’s economy. The group has been a pioneer in applying green solutions. Since 2018, the hotels use solar energy for their entire daytime hot water system, as well as to supply electricity to the apartment area, health club, and restaurant. Green … [Read more...] about Becamex: leading the smart and green infrastructure development wave