Ms. Thang revealed that the city has allocated more than VND45 billion to take care of residents including VND18.2 billion being allocated for supporting 35 different cities. Apart from that, the delegation gave VND1 billion to extremely poor families, beneficiaries of social welfare policies and ethnic minorities that suffered huge losses in the last year storm. … [Read more...] about HCMC gives US$775,243 to poor families in 35 cities, provinces on Tet occasion
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Ho Chi Minh City tranquilizes rampaging monkeys
A forest ranger visits a gathering location of monkeys in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Khai / Tuoi Tre They were seen stealing food from worship altars, as well as physically harming local households' pets, but did not cause any human injury. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City tranquilizes rampaging monkeys
Man volunteers in litter collection on HCM City canal
Cuong said that following a call from the local authorities, he volunteered to collect litter. However, just a short time after that, the canal was polluted again due to people’s low awareness. He then told her nephew to help with the work. Initially, he did not have tools to collect litter, so after each time of the rubbish collection, he had to get rid of his clothes. He suffered from sores in his hands and legs. He however still continued the work despite being regarded as ‘crazy’ by many people. Luckily, his wife and children support what he does. Later, local authorities gave him a boat which helps make the work easier. Every morning, he and his nephew work on the canal. He drives the boat while the nephew uses some tools to collect rubbish. The litter is brought ashore and piled. When being dry, it is classified for suitable treatment. It takes the two people several hours to clean the canal every day. “I hope that what I do can help to raise … [Read more...] about Man volunteers in litter collection on HCM City canal
City walk to discover Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
The walk will start in front of the Flag Tower on Dien Bien Phu Street with a brief introduction to the citadel. The group will then proceed into the citadel complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on Hoang Dieu Street to learn about the architecture, the different historical periods of this former centre of power, the different relics and the part it played in the American War. … [Read more...] about City walk to discover Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Work starts on $78mn hospital in Ho Chi Minh City
The hospital lies at the northwest gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and will provide healthcare services for locals as well as residents in nearby areas, Nguyen Tan Binh, director of the Department of Health, said at the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. … [Read more...] about Work starts on $78mn hospital in Ho Chi Minh City