Ho Chi Minh city

Ho Chi Minh City develops logistics as an economic pillar

(VLR) Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), as the country’s leading economic hub, is striving to boost its logistics sector to become a cornerstone of economic development. However, limitations in infrastructure, costs, and competitiveness require comprehensive solutions. The Logistics Forum 2024 has provided an opportunity for HCMC to evaluate its current state and identify directions and sustainable development strategies for the industry.

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Vietnam International Semiconductor Exhibition 2024: Boosting High-Tech Ecosystems and Development Opportunities

Vietnam International Semiconductor Exhibition 2024: Boosting High-Tech Ecosystems and Development Opportunities

(VLR) The Vietnam International Semiconductor Exhibition 2024, along with the Vietnam International Optoelectronics Exhibition, will be held from October 31 to November 2, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. This important event offers a unique platform for businesses and research institutes in the semiconductor and high-tech sectors to collaborate, exchange insights, and work toward building a robust technology ecosystem in Vietnam.

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Special "Chamber Music" Concert at Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

Special "Chamber Music" Concert at Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music

According to the organizers, at 7:30 PM on October 15, 2024, at the Concert Hall of Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music (112 Nguyễn Du, District 1), a special "Chamber Music" concert will take place, featuring artists from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (USA). This event is part of an international cooperation program between the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, aiming to bring high-quality musical experiences from leading American artists t

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VSPA's Efforts for a Livable Environment for the People

VSPA's Efforts for a Livable Environment for the People

On September 5, 2024, at the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations (HCM.USTA), the Vietnam - Saigon Plastics Association (VSPA) held a mid-year review and outlined its plans for the remainder of 2024. The event attracted numerous businesses in the plastics industry, VSPA members, and partners.

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Opening of the high-speed ship route from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao

Opening of the high-speed ship route from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao

Phu Quoc Express Joint Stock Company (Phu Quoc Express) announced that the first high-speed train from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao will officially start operating from May 13th.

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The University of Transport and Communications in Ho Chi Minh City has established the Deo Ca Research and Training Institute

The University of Transport and Communications in Ho Chi Minh City has established the Deo Ca Research and Training Institute

On September 30, 2023, the University of Transport and Communications in Ho Chi Minh City (UTH) and the Deo Ca Group jointly held a ceremony to announce the establishment of the Deo Ca Research and Training Institute (DCI). This marks the result of a collaboration between the university and the business entity aimed at providing timely training and developing a skilled workforce to meet the demands of the modern workforce and the application of advanced technology.

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Expectations from the resolution on supporting container ships through Cua Lo port

Expectations from the resolution on supporting container ships through Cua Lo port

At the recent 14th session of the People’s Council of Nghe An province, a resolution was passed to support container ships and businesses involved in importing and exporting goods through Cua Lo Port. The implementation of this policy is expected to enhance competitiveness and stimulate the volume of goods transported through Nghe An province.

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Closing ceremony and award ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh city Piano competition 2023

Closing ceremony and award ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh city Piano competition 2023

At 17:30 on July 9, 2023, the Closing Ceremony and Award Ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh City Piano Competition 2023 took place at the Concert Hall of the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music.

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Tri An revervoir "echoes the sound of spring"

Tri An revervoir "echoes the sound of spring"

Tri An reservoir is an artificial lake primarily built to serve hydroelectricity production. However, due to its vast space and emerald green water that sparkles with golden rays when the sun shines down, this place has become a tourist attraction, especially for young travelers on their “backpacking” journey.

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To transform Ho Chi minh City into a driving force for the development of the regional supply chain of goods and services, tourism plays a crucial role

To transform Ho Chi minh City into a driving force for the development of the regional supply chain of goods and services, tourism plays a crucial role

Ho Chi Minh City is a major tourism center in the country in terms of revenue, tourist arrivals, travel businesses, and tourism-related infrastructure. The city’s tourism activities not only impact its own economic and social development but also stimulate the economic growth of many neighboring areas and regions, serving as a catalyst for the development of the regional supply chain of goods and services.

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The Piano Competition 2023: A platform for showcasing musical talents

The Piano Competition 2023: A platform for showcasing musical talents

In parallel with the socio-economic development of Vietnam in recent years, the country's education system has undergone positive changes, focusing on practical application and international integration. Music education and musical activities have progressively deepened and become more professional.

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Analyzing the successful city branding practices in the world

Analyzing the successful city branding practices in the world

Within the last decades, city branding has become a distinctive branding strategy, inspiring study in fields including location marketing, urban development, visual communication, and graphic design.

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Personal factors influencing consumer buying decisions on anh viet Hop-on-Hop-off Vietnam’s service in Ho Chi Minh city

Personal factors influencing consumer buying decisions on anh viet Hop-on-Hop-off Vietnam’s service in Ho Chi Minh city

Ho Chi Minh city, the Hop-on-Hop-off bus circulates around Saigon (another way to address Ho Chi Minh city) carries tourists to the city’s well-known attractions within the route.

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Ho Chi Minh city: In the role of the country’s economic engine

Ho Chi Minh city: In the role of the country’s economic engine

(VLR) In the situation Vietnam’s economy is facing difficulties due to impacts from the pandemic of COVID-19, HCMC remains in a role of the country’s economic engine. The city has contributed 22.27% of GDP this year and provided job opportunities for thousands of laborers.

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Ho Chi Minh City: Making logistics a spearhead economy

Ho Chi Minh City: Making logistics a spearhead economy

(VLR) The project of developing the logistics sector in HCMC to 2025, orientation to 2030 ofthe Department of Industry Trade of HCMC was approved by the People’s Committeeof HCMC have paved the way to make the logistics sector a spearhead economy not only for the city but also for the whole area. With the project, HCM expects to raise its contribution proportion from the logistics sectors’ to 8%-10% of GDP, with the growth of 15%-20%. At the same time, they expect to have a professional logistics sector, helping to raise the logistics service outsourcing proportion to 50%-60% and to cut Vietnam’s logistics expense to 16% of GDP in the year of 2025.

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In Style-Hong Kong Expo Ho Chi Minh City

In Style-Hong Kong Expo Ho Chi Minh City

(VLR) In Style-Hong Kong là một chuỗi sự kiện quảng bá tầm cỡ lớn được tổ chức bởi Cục Xúc tiến Mậu dịch Hong Kong (HKTDC) với mục đích quảng bá phong cách sống sôi nổi cùng sự sáng tạo độc đáo của Hongkong. Bên cạnh đó, sự kiện này còn giới thiệu những sản phẩm có thương hiệu nổi tiếng và được thiết kế độc đáo cũng như các dịch vụ đẳng cấp thế giới đã tạo nên một thành phố Hongkong dẫn đầu xư hướng trong khu vực châu Á. Đây là lần đầu tiên sự kiện này được tổ chức tại TP. Hồ Chí Minh với quy mô lớn và cực kì chuyên nghiệp.

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Hội nghị thường niên VLA – 2016 (VLA AGM 2016 – Ho Chi Minh City) “Together We Achieve More”

Hội nghị thường niên VLA – 2016 (VLA AGM 2016 – Ho Chi Minh City) “Together We Achieve More”

(VLR) (Vietnam Logistics Review) Năm 2016 đang dần khép lại – một mùa Xuân mới sắp bắt đầu. Nhìn lại năm cũ, nhìn về chặng đường đã đi qua, các cơ quan – doanh nghiệp ở các ngành nghề khác đang chuẩn bị tổng kết và đánh giá lại kết quả năm cũ và chuẩn bị đón chào năm mới 2017.

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