Slow site clearance raises costs of Ho Chi Minh City’s 2nd metro line
The site clearance work for the second metro line project in Ho Chi Minh City is being conducted at a snail’s pace, resulting in an increase by VND68 billion (US$2.8 million) in costs per year, according to the Ho Chi…
Hundreds of workers protest for getting laid off at Nobland
Hundreds of workers at South Korean-invested garment firm Nobland Vietnam are protesting the company for firing them because they do not agree with a productivity-based salary scheme.
1200 emplois supprimés au Vietnam chez un fabricant de chaussures en manque de commandes
L’un des plus grands fabricants de chaussures du Vietnam, travaillant pour Nike, Adidas et Reebok, va supprimer, pour la troisième fois cette année, plus d’un millier d’emplois, faute de commandes suffisantes, a annoncé mercredi la presse d’État.
Vietnam’s ‘ballroom’ culture : A safe space to celebrate transgender people
Latex, sequins and glitter dazzled as competitors took to the catwalk for fiery dance-offs at Saigon’s first ‘ballroom’.
HCMC to build satellite towns near metro, ring road
HCMC will review land planning along its metro line No.1 and Ring Road No.3 to develop satellite towns.
Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville envisage de nouvelles lignes de métro
La municipalité de Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville, l’ex Saïgon, prévoit d’ajouter trois lignes de métro supplémentaires pour relier l’aéroport international de Tan Son Nhat, ainsi que deux gares ferroviaires dans la ville, selon son département des transports vietnamien.
Lack of international tourists hurts HCMC hospitality industry
The hospitality market in Ho Chi Minh City remained gloomy in the first half of this year due to a slow recovery rate of international tourist arrivals, a report says.
Saigon Post Office’s letter writer dies at 94
Duong Van Ngo, known as the last public letter writer at the Saigon Central Post Office, died at his home Tuesday at the age of 94.
36% of HCMC unemployment benefit applicants have university degrees
Of more than 82,500 people filing for unemployment benefits in Ho Chi Minh City in the first six months of 2023, more than 27,800 hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
HCMC bus system can’t keep up with growth
Thu Huong rides the public bus every day, but she had to rely on ride-hailing services for a recent appointment because she did not want to arrive late.
HCMC considers new metro lines, more connectivity
HCMC is considering adding three more metro lines to connect Tan Son Nhat airport and the Can Gio urban area to the national railway system.
L’hôpital FV d’Ho Chi Minh ville va être racheté par un groupe singapourien
381,4 millions de dollars américains… En acceptant de racheter l’hôpital franco-vietnamien de la mégalopole du Sud, Thomson Medical Group s’apprête à signer le plus gros contrat de vente jamais conclu dans le secteur de la santé.
Without changes, HCMC’s metro system will take 100 years
Ho Chi Minh City needs to borrow US$20 billion to finish its planned metro lines, or else the system will take 100 years, the planning minister said.
Défi d’une faible fécondité et du vieillissement de la population
Hô Chi Minh-Ville a organisé le 14 juillet la cérémonie de lancement de la campagne de communication pour augmenter le taux de natalité dans les zones à faible fécondité en 2023.
HCMC faces low fertility rate, population aging
Ho Chi Minh City is among the 21 cities and provinces with the lowest fertility rate in Vietnam, officials said at a meeting Friday.
La librairie française Nam Phong d’HCM Ville : fonctionnement, enjeux et projets
« Culture et convivialité au cœur de Saigon », voici ce que l’on peut lire en se rendant sur le site de la librairie française Nam Phong créé en 2002 par Nguyen Quoc Khanh en hommage à ses traditions familiales…
HCMC police to inspect all foreigners’ accommodations
HCMC police are launching a month-long inspection of all facilities that accommodate foreigners in the city to make sure they comply with regulations requiring them to report foreign residents.
HCMC seeks to link 1st metro with neighboring provinces
HCMC is working with Dong Nai and Binh Duong on a plan to lengthen its Metro Line No.1 to the two provinces, both industrial hubs.
Arnaques au compteur : deux compagnies de taxi suspendues à l’aéroport de HCM Ville
L’autorité de gestion de l’aéroport international de Tan Son Nhat, à Ho Chi Minh-ville, vient de publier un communiqué pour signaler que deux compagnies de taxi avaient été contraintes de suspendre leurs services, leurs chauffeurs ayant été reconnus coupables d’escroqueries…
HCMC canal cleaned at $211.5M cost polluted again
The Tan Hoa – Lo Gom Canal in HCMC remains garbage-filled and malodorous despite a cleanup eight years ago at a cost of VND5 trillion (US$211.5 million).
HCMC metro station lacks emergency exits before opening
Ben Thanh Station, the central station of HCMC’s nearly-completed first metro line, still lacks emergency exits due to the delayed construction of a connected skyscraper.
Michelin stars to be awarded to Hanoi, HCMC restaurants next month
The first Michelin-starred restaurants in Vietnam will be announced in Hanoi on June 6.
A partir de juin, le Vietnam entrera sur la carte Michelin du monde
Le 6 juin aura lieu une cérémonie d’annonce de la liste des restaurants sélectionnés par le Guide Michelin à Hanoï et Ho Chi Minh-Ville.
Vietnam shoemaker to cut about 6,000 jobs on low demand
One of Vietnam’s largest shoe manufacturers for brands such as Nike Inc and Adidas AG would cut thousands of jobs at the end of next month, blaming a slump in orders, Vietnamese state media reported on Saturday.
HCMC to offer one-month free travel on first metro line
The HCMC Urban Railway Management Board has proposed free travel for all passengers on the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro (Line No.1) during its first month of operation.
217 affaires de trafic de drogue au cours du mois d’avril à Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville
Au cours du seul mois d’avril, la police de Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville (HCMC) a enquêté sur plus de 200 affaires criminelles liées à la drogue et les a résolues.