Việt Nam acts to ensure safe migration: senior official The implementation of Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) is a great stride by Việt Nam in international co-operation in migration, said Tô Anh Dũng, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Việt Nam urged to move up global value chains post-pandemic Việt Nam needs to diversify global supply chains in order to achieve inclusive growth and attract investment after the pandemic ends, speakers said yesterday (Nov 18) at a meeting in HCM City yesterday.

City strengthens protection for patients in high-risk group for COVID-19

The HCM City Department of Health has instructed health facilities to carry out methods to protect people in high-risk categories from COVID-19.

Former deputy minister of Industry and Trade Hồ Thị Kim Thoa wanted for state assets mismanagement The Investigation Agency under the Ministry of Public Security on Monday issued a wanted notice for former deputy minister of Industry and Trade Hồ Thị Kim Thoa for violating regulations on management and use of state assets, causing losses and waste.

HCM City seeks to be listed among medium-risk cities for COVID-19 transmission

HCM City is seeking approval to be removed from the list of 12 provinces and cities at high risk of COVID-19 transmission and instead be placed at a medium risk level after April 22, the vice chairman of HCM City People’s Committee, Lê Thanh Liêm, said during an online meeting held on April 20.

HCM City approves adjustment of Northwestern urban area plan

The People’s Committee of HCM City has approved the adjustment of the city's Northwestern Urban Area plan proposed by the city’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture.

HCM City considers evening transport of goods to reduce traffic jams

HCM City authorities are considering switching transport of goods from day to night because of traffic congestion during the day.

HCM City ensures water safety, imposes 6% price increase

Fresh water for daily use in HCM City has been priced at 6 per cent higher than the previous rate since mid November.

HCM City steps up inspections of fake, smuggled goods The HCM City Steering Committee 389 under the instruction of National Steering Committee 389 will hold more inspections of fake or smuggled goods such as petrol, chemicals and solvents from now until Tết.

City targets 80% resident satisfaction with admin staff, procedures

HCM City aims to have at least 80 per cent of residents satisfied with administrative procedures and staff by 2020, according to Nguyễn Thiện Nhân, secretary of the HCM City Party's Committee.