One of the most popular features of Tet (Lunar New Year) celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City is the transformation of Nguyen Hue – a popular pedestrian street – into a floral bonanza. This year’s flower street will open to tourists starting 7:00 p.m. February 9 until 9:00 p.m. February 15. The first day of the coming Year of the Buffalo falls on February 12. … [Read more...] about HCMC gets busy with welcome party for Lunar New Year
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Greetings on Vietnam – China diplomatic ties anniversary
Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders of Vietnam and China have exchanged greetings on the 71st anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations (January 18, 1950 - 2021). Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan exchanged messages with Chinese Party General Secretary and State President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Li Zhanshu. On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, who is also Chairman of the Vietnam - China steering committee for bilateral cooperation, exchanged greetings with Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Chairman of the China - Vietnam steering committee for bilateral cooperation. … [Read more...] about Greetings on Vietnam – China diplomatic ties anniversary
Ho Chi Minh City to continue ‘sidewalk clearing’ drive: chairman
The official asserted that local authorities should “exert more effort,” pointing out that street vendors and motorcyclists are still blocking the promenades while beer bar operators on Truong Sa, Hoang Sa, Pham Van Dong, and other streets have continued to place tables and chairs on the sidewalks. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to continue ‘sidewalk clearing’ drive: chairman
Russia to reopen air travel with Vietnam
The decision was made based on announced criteria: not more than 40 new cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 of the population per fortnight; not more than one percent of a single-day rise of new cases for 14 days; reproduction number of coronavirus at below one for seven days. It was also based on reciprocity principles, the center said. … [Read more...] about Russia to reopen air travel with Vietnam
VND1.8-trillion Cu Chi hospital gets off ground
Nguyen Tan Binh, director of the HCMC Department of Health, said that the hospital, located in the northwestern gateway of HCMC, would be in charge of taking care of the residents of the district and some neighboring provinces and cities. Once in place, the hospital will receive some 3,500 outpatients every day. … [Read more...] about VND1.8-trillion Cu Chi hospital gets off ground