The Hanoitimes - In March alone, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed over 742,100 foreign tourists, a 10% increase from the same period last year. Ho Chi Minh City among the 2019’s coolest city break destinations Ho Chi Minh City among world’s best place for vegan travel The number of foreign visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter of 2019 is estimated at 2.25 million, equal to 27% of this year's target and making up half the foreign arrivals in Vietnam in the period, VnExpress reported, citing the municipal Department of Tourism. Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.25 million foreign visitors in Q1. Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum are the favorite destinations in Ho Chi Minh City for foreign tourists. In March alone, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed over 742,100 foreign tourists, a 10% year on-year rise. In the first quarter of 2019, tourism sector earned 39.87 trillion VND (US$1.71 billion) of revenue. In … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 2.25 million foreign visitors in Q1
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HCM City’s leaders commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh
Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan offers incense to late President Ho Chi Minh at Ho Chi Minh Museum – city branch (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan on September 1 led a delegation to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Museum – city branch on the occasion of 73rd National Day (September 2). The delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh, laid a wreath at the late leader’s statue on Nguyen Hue walking street. Earlier, on August 31, a delegation of the Party Central Committee, State, National Assembly, Government and Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi. The delegation included Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and … [Read more...] about HCM City’s leaders commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh
Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City
The Hanoitimes - Some tourists think it would be interesting to go back to Ho Chi Minh City and explore other parts of Vietnam. Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, and Saigon Central Post Office are just few of the wonderful destinations in Ho Chi Minh for travelers taking an adventure trip, Claire Algarme wrote in an article published on Sun Star, a Philippine English-language newspaper. Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City. The writer has named Ben Thanh Market the number one destination among the best seven locations across Ho Chi Minh City. “Ben Thanh Market with over a century-old structure is one of the famous destinations in Ho Chi Minh City,” Sun Star wrote. Ben Thanh market is followed by Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Tao Dan Park. Earlier, Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 5th among the 10 hot travel destinations that are … [Read more...] about Sun Star lists seven must-visit locations in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City gov’t in hot seat for violations in selling golden public land
Government inspectors have ordered Ho Chi Minh City to revoke a piece of public land at a prime location, saying violations in the transaction had caused million-dollar losses to the state budget. The land lot of nearly 5,000 square meters (nearly 6,000 square yards) at 8-12 Le Duan Street in District 1 was designated to be developed into a five-star hotel and commercial center complex in 2007. But the city officials had condoned misconducts during the execution of the plan, said the Government Inspectorate. Inspectors said HCMC authorities should have carried out a bidding process to select a prestigious and experienced investor, but they instead formed a joint stock company in 2010 to carry out the project, following requests from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, whose units were renting the lot. The Ho Chi Minh City Housing Management and Trading Company held a 50 percent share in this new company, Lavenue Investment, and the trade ministry’s units the rest. After two … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City gov’t in hot seat for violations in selling golden public land
Stilt houses associated with President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities
The stilt house of late President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A photo exhibition featuring the life and revolutionary career of late President Ho Chi Minh in stilt houses was held in Hanoi on May 11. The event is part of activities to celebrate the 128th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890). The exhibition was divided into three parts titled “President Ho Chi Minh and stilt houses in Viet Bac revolutionary base”, “Uncle Ho’s stilt house in Hanoi”, and “Uncle Ho’s stilt house – symbol of thought, morality, style, national solidarity spirit and international integration”. A seminar was held the same day to promote the conservation of national relic sites recording the life and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh. Participants shared stories about President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities associated with stilt houses. President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked in many … [Read more...] about Stilt houses associated with President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities