HCM City policies to attract scientists not attractive, admits top science official

The director of the HCM City Department of Science and Technology, Nguyễn Việt Dũng, spoke to Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper about policies for attracting scientists.

Construction work starts on rubbish treatment plant

The plant will cost VNĐ24 billion (US$1.03 million) and is expected to operate by the end of this year.

FDI down as HCM City becomes more choosy

The flow of foreign investment into HCM City has dropped sharply this year. Việt Nam News asks experts and business executives why and if they see the city as an attractive investment destination.

Binh Dinh fishermen use Japan technology Tuna fishermen in the central coastal province of Binh Dinh received the latest Japanese fishing equipment and technology at a ceremony on Saturday in the presence of President Truong Tan Sang.

HCM City to host watch, jewelry exhibition next month The International Jewellery and Watch Exhibition will be held at the Tan Binh International Exhibition and Convention Centre from December 9-12 in HCM City and at the capital's Fortuna Hotel from December 16-19.