More overtime, less happiness?

The issue of working hours was raised during discussions for the revised Labour Code. National Assembly deputies had opposing opinions with regards to reducing working hours.

City to improve legal framework as it aims to become international financial centre A “sound economic and legal environment” that supports an open and efficient market is needed to turn HCM City into an international financial centre, experts said yesterday at a two-day international economic forum. 

Ground broken for HCM City’s 2nd waste-to-energy plant Construction of HCM City's second waste-to-energy plant began on Thursday at the Tây Solid Waste Treatment Complex in Củ Chi District.

Int’l forum to discuss HCM City’s future as Asian financial hub Building HCM City into the next Asian financial hub will top the agenda of the HCM City Economic Forum 2019 to be held on October 18 in the city.

City approves additional compensation for Thủ Thiêm residents The HCM City People’s Council has approved additional compensation for residents involved in the Thủ Thiêm land dispute.

Nearly 1.3 tonnes of synthetic drugs seized in HCM City in nine months

Crimes related to drug dealing and trafficking had been on the rise in HCM City in recent years, said Đinh Thanh Nhàn, deputy head of HCMC Police.

HCM City to resolve complaints from Thủ Thiêm residents, speed up key projects HCM City authorities yesterday (Oct 2) pledged to speed up major projects such as Metro lines 1 and 2, flood-control and climate-change adaptation projects, and settlement of complaints related to the Thủ Thiêm new urban area.

Brand Finance announces top 50 most valuable brands in Việt Nam The global independent firm of Brand Finance has ranked Viettel, VNPT and Vinamilk among the top three of the 50 most valuable local brands.

HCM City collective economic model achieves good results

HCM City has achieved positive results in the implementation of its collective economic model, with an increase in the number of co-operatives and their quality, according to its People’s Committee.

Mekong Delta region needs more investment for transport infrastructure New highways in the Mekong Delta region have met transport demand, but have failed to meet the socio-economic potential of the area, experts have said.