Japan provides HCM City non-refundable grant of $16.8m to upgrade sewer system HCM City and the Japanese Government on Feb 21 signed an agreement for non-refundable aid worth JPY1.882 billion (US$16.84 million) to upgrade the city’s existing sewerage system using trenchless technologies.

City cracks down on construction violations on roads The HCM City Department of Traffic will suspend projects or revoke construction permits for units that repeatedly violate regulations related to construction works on roads.

HCM City needs over $3.6 billion for infrastructure1

HCM City requires investment of more than VNĐ83,061 billion (over US$3.6 billion) for the city’s transportation infrastructure development in the period 2021 – 2025.

Cà Mau Province takes steps to prevent erosion The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has begun inspections of erosion sites on riverbanks and coastal sites in Cà Mau Province.

HCM City' seeks gov't support for key infrastructure projects The Government Office has asked 13 ministries and agencies to provide support for nine key infrastructure projects in HCM City.

Staying cool with a bowl of tào phớ

Tào phớ (soya bean curd) comes to the rescue as one of the best summer foods in Việt Nam.

HCM City ensures traffic safety for Tết

The HCM City Traffic Safety Committee has deployed various measures to ensure traffic safety and order in the city before and during Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

HCM City to offer more river routes

Poor waterway infrastructure and lack of wharves as well as stopover stations are major obstacles preventing the full development of waterway tourism in HCM City, according to river transport and tourism companies.

HCM City to begin $15 million flood-prevention project

The HCM City Department of Planning and Investment has asked the city’s People’s Committee to approve a new flood-prevention project funded by Denmark.

 

HCM City’s 1st river bus begins operation

Thường Nhật Co. Ltd. on Monday started the first public river bus route in HCM City.