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New Zealand’s Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Damien O’Connor prepares a kiwi cheesecake at the Fonterra innovation and test kitchen in HCM City. — VNS Photo Thu Hằng Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City’s Party Committee Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân on Tuesday met with Damien O’Connor, New Zealand’s Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, to discuss the development of bilateral relations in trade, investment, education and high-tech agriculture. HCM City is shifting to urban farming with a priority in high-tech agriculture, according to Nhân. He said that HCM City and New Zealand had opportunities to improve co-operation and share experiences as well as technology transfer to develop clean agriculture, and improve productivity and the value of products. Nhân said that he hoped New Zealand would create favorable conditions for Vietnamese products to access the New Zealand market. O’Connor said that Việt Nam, particularly HCM City, has huge … [Read more...] about HCM City seeks high-tech agriculture cooperation with New Zealand

Nguyễn Thành Tài, former vice chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee. — Handout photo from the Ministry of Public Security Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The former vice chairman of HCM City was detained on Saturday for alleged violations in his handling of a State-owned 5000sq.m. prime land lot in the city’s downtown district. Over the weekend, the investigation unit of the Ministry of Public Security started legal proceedings against Nguyễn Thành Tài, 66, who served as vice chairman and then permanent vice chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee in the 2001-10 and 2010-15 periods. Police announced that Tài, together with three other senior officials of HCM City’s Natural Resources and Environment Department – Nguyễn Hoài Nam, 53, Secretary of the District 2 Party Committee and former head of the department’s land management office; Trương Văn Út, 48, former deputy head of the land management office; and Đào Anh Kiệt, 61, the department’s former director – were charged … [Read more...] about Four senior HCM City officials charged with land management violations

The new Miền Đông (Eastern) Bus Station coming up in HCM City’s District 9. — Photo samco.com.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City People’s Committee has instructed the operator of the new Miền Tây (Western) Bus Station to integrate it with other modes of pubic transport. The station is expected to be linked with the metro line No 3A from Bến Thành to Tân Kiên Station, monorail No 2 from National Highway 50 to Thanh Đa, and bus rapid transit systems. The new station, in An Phú Tây Commune in Bình Chánh District – it is now in Bình Tân District – should also ensure it moves 50,000 passengers and operates 2,500 buses every day, the city said. Saigon Transportation Mechanical Corporation (SAMCO), the operator and investor, said it has worked with related departments to draw up a detailed construction plan. It is collecting public opinion on the detailed plan, and this task is expected to be completed by April. It has earmarked VNĐ726 billion (US$32.12 … [Read more...] about HCM City wants western coach station linked with metro, monorail

City inspectors visit Ruby Restaurant on Tôn Thất Tùng Street in HCM City’s District 1 on May 31. Police detained many customers and waitresses after the inspection. — VNA/VNS Photo Thành Chung Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City People’s Committee has asked a number of local administrative agencies to crack down on illegal prostitution and gaming activities at service businesses like bars and massage parlours. The city’s Department of Culture and Sports will be responsible for working directly with agencies and district authorities to report violations to the People’s Committee. The Police Department will inspect and supervise service businesses such as karaoke bars, restaurants, hotels, massage parlours, gaming clubs and sports clubs. The city’s Department of Justice plans to draft new regulations on service-related business management and submit it to the People’s Committee by August 30. The People’s Committee said that regulations in the current law … [Read more...] about HCM City cracks down on prostitution, gaming at service businesses

A transit station in HCM City’s District 1 for passengers going to the airport is expected to reduce traffic congestion at Tân Sơn Nhất international airport.— VNA/VNS Photo Việt Hùng Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The Ministry of Transport has asked the Airport Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to evaluate the feasibility of building a transit station in District 1 to connect to Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City. The station, which would help reduce traffic congestion at the airport, would link with Thủ Thiêm Tunnel and Long Thành Highway to also serve Long Thành Airport in the future. The station would have three floors and seven underground floors, with aviation service areas taking up 40 per cent of the space. The rest would be parking areas, with a capacity of up to 827 vehicles. Nguyễn Thị Bảo Quỳnh, deputy chairman of the project’s investor, Đông Dương Co, Ltd, said the station would reduce traffic congestion at the airport by 20 to 25 per cent. The station … [Read more...] about Transit station proposed for HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất Airport

Tourists in downtown HCM City. — Photo Thu Hằng Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City tourism sector needs to provide better inputs to the Government and improve marketing and promotion to maximise the city’s tourism potential, experts have said. Though the city is a major tourism hub in the country, it trails other localities in developing a master plan for tourism development, Phạm Trung Lương, former deputy head of the Institute for Tourism Development Research, said. The sector has not been proactive in advising the city administration to develop the metro into a “destination that never sleeps” or unique tourism products, he told at a roundtable on August 16. The city has also been slow in adopting policies to improve the competitiveness of its destinations amid the ongoing global integration, he said. Nguyễn Thị Ánh Hoa, deputy director of the city Department of Tourism, said a master plan for tourism development is being drafted. Tourism marketing … [Read more...] about HCM City loses out on cruise tourism without large ports

HCM City court sentences four drug dealers to death (30-05-2007) HCM CITY — The mighty hand of the law came crashing down on Monday as the HCM City People’s Court handed down four death penalties and one life imprisonment sentence to convicted drug dealers. A total of 21 defendants were tried for producing and trafficking drugs. The death penalties were slapped on Le Van Tien, 48, a resident of An Giang and head of the trafficking ring; Nguyen Thi Kim Tuyet, a 31-year-old resident of HCM City’s District 1; Tran Van Quynh, 47, a resident of HCM City’s Binh Tan District; and Nguyen Van Tien, 42, a resident of Binh Tan District. The four condemned to die are charged with trafficking from 3.4 kg to 5.2 kg of ecstasy each. Truong Hoang Bao Son, a 31-year-old resident of HCM City’s District 8, was sentenced to life in jail. Another 17 defendants were sentenced to between five years to 18 years imprisonment. Between July and December 2003, the ring led by Tien … [Read more...] about HCM City court sentences four drug dealers to death

A fire rescue team sprays water to extinguish flames in a wood-processing factory in Bình Phước Province. – VNA/VNS Photo Đậu Tất Thành Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Two fires broke out in HCM City and another one in southern Bình Phước Province on Tuesday morning, leading to property damages, but no fatalities were reported. At 9.30am, fire broke out at a wood processing company in Đồng Phú District’s Tân Phú Town in Bình Phước. The blaze started in MDF Kim Tín Joint Stock Company’s kiln and spread to its sawdust storage dump. Workers had to flee the factory as the flames spread rapidly and damaged property amounted to VNĐ1 billion (US$44,500). The fire was brought under control in an hour. Initial investigations revealed that fire ash in the kiln started the blaze. At 11.30am, a huge blaze engulfed a seafood bistro on Phạm Văn Đồng Street , Bình Thạnh District, in HCM City. Locals tried putting out the fire, but it spread and burned down wooden tables … [Read more...] about Three fires in HCM City and Bình Phước

The plenary session of the annual Asian Science Park Association meeting in HCM City on Friday. – VNS Photo Thanh Vũ. Viet Nam News HCM City – The 21 st annual conference of the Asian Science Park Association has opened in HCM City. Speaking at the event at the Rex Hotel, Nguyễn Thành Phong, chairman of the city People’s Committee, said: “The annual ASPA meeting gathers many managers of science parks, high-tech parks, famous scientists and heads of science and technology organisations from around the world. “It is not only a chance for science and technology parks to exchange experiences, share scientific research and understand more about HCM City, but it is also an important event for Việt Nam to promote international integration in science and technology. “HCM City is now seeking technology solutions to build a smart city.” The conference’s theme is “ Science Parks in Empowering Growth Quality and Competitiveness of National Economy.” Trần Vĩnh … [Read more...] about Asian Science Park Association conference opens in HCM City

HCM City People’s Committee has increased the K coefficient used to adjust land prices. — VNS File Photo Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The coefficient used for land price adjustments, called the K coefficient, will increase by 0.1 in each circumstance, according to a regulation included in a decision by the HCM City People’s Committee. It has taken effect since yesterday. The K coefficient will be 1.1 for households or individuals recognised by the State to have the right to use residential land, and the right to change the purpose of land-use from non- residential land to residential. The K coefficient for land used for rent will be divided into two groups and five regions, based on the purpose of land use. The first group covers use for business services, financial services, restaurants, hotels and houses for rent. The second group covers the building of industrial and sub-industrial zones, and public works for business purposes. The K coefficient has increased by 0.1 … [Read more...] about HCM City increases land prices under new regulation