Ho Chi Minh City will approach smart transportation from four different angles at the same time Ho Chi Minh City, which holds more than 10 million residents, is a hotspot for traffic woes. From traffic jams that lock down the city during rush hours and cause toxic car emissions to inadequate public transport, city residents complain on a daily basis that traffic problems have undermined their quality of life. This is why transportation is an important aspect of Ho Chi Minh City’s smart city strategy, which began in 2017 and has a vision towards 2025. In general, the strategy aims to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies in everyday life in the city, including a shared public database, administration centres, an information security centre, and a research and forecast institution. The city has set up the Centre for Smart Transport Monitoring and Control as part of its smart city strategy. The first phase for the centre began before the 2019 Lunar New Year, covering the four … [Read more...] about Smarter transport for Ho Chi Minh City
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Australia Day in Ho Chi Minh City honours families, friends, and food
Expats and locals in Ho Chi Minh City celebrated Australia Day last weekend with classic Aussie dishes, music, and sports games. Consul General Julianne Cowley posing with a kangaroo mascot at Australia Day 2019 The annual community event is held by the Australian Consulate-General to celebrate Australia Day on January 26. Hundreds of guests enjoyed signature dishes from the country Down Under, while young children took part in interactive sports and games, such as cricket, soccer, Australian Football, zorb ball, and a slip & slide. Adults and kids competed in fun games There was also live entertainment, a bouncy castle, face-painting, do-it-yourself lamingtons, and a competition for the most patriotic outfits. The jumping castle was a hit during Australia Day celebrations “The Australia Day community event is very important for the Australian community in Vietnam, because it's a chance for everyone to get together, enjoy good food, and … [Read more...] about Australia Day in Ho Chi Minh City honours families, friends, and food
Why is Vietnam’s real estate a magnet for international investors? (P.1)
The Hanoitimes - Increasing foreign capital inflows into the market are thanks to more tolerance in housing ownership, significant investment in smart cities, and geographic advantages. More reforms urged to encourage foreign investment in Vietnam’s real estate market Hanoi real estate market ends up 2018 with bright picture Foreign investment fuels industrial real estate in Vietnam Growth in automobile sector drives up Vietnam industrial real estate market Foreign investment in Vietnam’s real estate rising: CBRE Vietnam has appeared as an attractive destination for global property investors thanks to the government’s more tolerance in housing ownership, favorable policies including recently significant investment in smart cities, and geographic advantages. Part of Ho Chi Minh City. File photo A number of laws on amendments including Land Law, Construction Law, and Law on Urban Planning (all in forve) draw a picture of the … [Read more...] about Why is Vietnam’s real estate a magnet for international investors? (P.1)
Alpha King opens The Sense sale centre in Ho Chi Minh City
Alpha King Real Estate Development on January 11 officially launched its Sales Operation Centre (SOC) and cultural hub called The Sense. The Sense will serve as a platform for the company to introduce its model housing units of Alpha City and its upcoming project – the Centennial. On top of that, visitors at the Sense can also immerse themselves in unique cultural experiences with a series of events, exhibitions and performances led by the Master of Senses. At the launching event, Alpha King has signed a partnership agreement with Kiwi Media, a media company of global reach, and appointed its chairman Kim Hyung Suk as The Sense’s ambassador. Speaking as the Master of Culture at The Sense, Kim Hyung Suk (Kim) said that he was delighted with the partnership between Kiwi Media and Alpha King. Alpha King signing the partnership with Kiwi Media and appointed its chairman Kim Hyung Suk as The Sense’s ambassador “I am also proud to be an ambassador of The … [Read more...] about Alpha King opens The Sense sale centre in Ho Chi Minh City
10 reasons to visit Ho Chi Minh City
The Hanoitimes - Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is always hot, noisy, chaotic and perhaps unromantic, but still a very popular holiday destination. Indian Link, one of Australia’s leading ethnic newspapers, has listed 10 reasons why annually around eight million visitors mark their footsteps Ho Chi Minh City. Australia’s newspaper lists 10 reasons to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Cherish French memoirs, experience the horrors of war, enjoy the essence of victory, learn more about Vietnam, visit temples and pagodas are a few of the tips the article gives Ho Chi Minh city travelers to take an adventure trip. The writer suggested French memoirs the number one reason why visitors to Ho Chi Minh City. “The spirit of the French, who lived there for almost a century, is still encapsulated in the city’s passion for baguettes, coffee, champagne and series of pastel-hued buildings like the Norte Dame Cathedral, Main Post Office, Opera House and Hotel … [Read more...] about 10 reasons to visit Ho Chi Minh City