Ho Chi Minh City

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city Party’s Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan on August 5th hosted a reception for German investors who visited to explore investment opportunities in the southern hub of Vietnam.

The Vietnam-EU Trade Forum on the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement, which was jointly held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam, opens in HCM city, on July 30th .

Honorary President of the Cambodian People’s Party Samdech Heng Samrin on July 29th expressed his belief that Ho Chi Minh city will become one of the leading cities in ASEAN in the near future.

Dr Tran Ngoc Huu, former director of the Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city Pasteur Institute and head of the research group, said that that Sanofi Pasteur’s Dengvaxia vaccine began to be studied more than 20 years ago and has undergone many research phases on both humans and animals.

Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee Ngo Minh Chau spoke highly of the Vietnam - Russia comprehensive strategic partnership, particularly their bilateral ties were enhanced when the youth forum as organised on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the treaty on basic principles for Vietnam - Russia friendship.

Russian classical music concert featuring classical pieces by Russian composers will take place at Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city Opera House on July 27th.

The 10th Vietnam International Advertising Equipment and Technology Exhibition (VietAd 2019) is being attended by 150 exhibitors from 10 countries and territories.

(CPV) - A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to carry out the smart ticket card system for public transport has been signed between the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh city and the city Department of Transport.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to carry out the smart ticket card system for public transport has been signed between the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh city and the city Department of Transport.

A workshop to discuss the construction of Ho Chi Minh city into a regional and international financial center was held on July 17th by its People’s Committee.

Stressing France’s active contribution to the European Union - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh city, has expressed his belief that EVFTA will further promote the Vietnam - France relationship in diverse areas, especially in economics, investment, culture and education.

A workshop to discuss the construction of Ho Chi Minh city into a regional and international financial center was held on July 17th by its People’s Committee.

The 21st International Leather and Shoes Exhibition attracted nearly 700 domestic and foreign producers, and suppliers from 32 countries and territories such as China, India, the Republic of Korea, Pakistan, Brazil and more.

The Ho Chi Minh City’s War Remnants Museum and the Embassy of Argentina in Vietnam has organized an exhibition titled "Stories from a camera” featuring photos of Vietnam captured by Argentine journalist Ignacio Ezcurra.

The 21st International Leather and Shoes Exhibition opened at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh city, on July 10th.

The performance by American pop-prince Jesse McCartney will take place at Soul Live Project Complex at 216 Pasteur Street on July 9th as a part of a series of live music performances hosted by the "Soul Live Project Series: Rock & Pop."

Vietnamese - French violinist Stephane Tran Ngoc will return from Europe and play five pieces by French composers at the classical music concert titled “Masterpieces for Violin” at Ho Chi Minh (HCM) Opera House on July 13th.

A concert by the award-winning Boulanger Trio from Germany will take place at 20:00 at the Concert Hall of the Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city Conservatory of Music in District 1 on July 7th.

A program honoring and promoting cai luong, a traditional southern Vietnamese form of theater, will be launched at Ben Thanh Theater in Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city’s district 1 on July 7th.

Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh city People’s Committee, on June 25th received Governor of the Republic of Korea’s Gyeongsanbuk province Lee Cheol Woo and discussed measures to boost bilateral cooperation.

Tourist arrivals to Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city reached an estimated 17 million in the first half of 2019, in which foreign tourists numbered 4.2 million, a 10.1% rise from the same period last year, according to statistics of the city Department of Tourism.

Vietnamese-Canadian bubble artist Fan Yang will return to Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city for performances at Dam Sen Cultural Park in district 10 on June 22nd and 23rd.

Over the past years, the relationship between Ho Chi Minh city and Australia has gained positive results, making Australia the 17th largest foreign investor in the Vietnamese city, with 182 projects worth nearly USD188 million, while it always ranks top 10 among countries and territories that have tourists to the city.

Over the past 10 years, projects have received a grant of VND270 billion to build 146 houses, 29 bridges in rural areas, 16 schools, 6 roads and given support to the poor, ethnic people, fishermen, naval soldiers on duty on the islands and thousands of students and students from 36 ethnic groups in 55 provinces and cities throughout the country. So far, 127 individuals from 36 ethnic groups and 71

Ho Chi Minh city and Singapore have great potential for cooperation in such areas as urban areas, education, healthcare, urban management and the development of the green tree system.

The Ho Chi Minh city Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) will stage “A Night of Mozart” program at the city’s Opera House at 7 Lam Son square, district 1, on June 8th in honor the greatest Austrian musical genius.

Ho Chi Minh city has great cooperation potential with Singapore in such areas as urban areas, education, healthcare, urban management and the development of the green tree system.

According to Australian state Governor Paul de Jersey Queensland state of Australia hopes to increase cooperation with Ho Chi Minh city in education, tourism and culture after the opening of the direct flight between the two sides.

The information technology cooperation center between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) will be an important link in promoting cooperation in information and technology between the two countries, contributing to enhancing investment cooperation among the two countries’ businesses.

According to Deputy Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh city People’s Council Pham Duc Hai the city attached importance to promoting cooperation with Australian localities on the basis of the well developed Vietnam - Australia strategic partnership.