4th meningococcal case confirmed at Ho Chi Minh City school
Ho Chi Minh CityHealth authorities in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday reported a fourth case of meningococcal infection at Hai Ba Trung Middle School in Hiep Phuoc Commune, where several students have also tested positive for seasonal flu and rhinovirus.
Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City seeks to promote Chinese language education
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Chinese Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City has expressed its commitment to supporting Chinese language education in southern Vietnam, providing more opportunities for youth exchanges.
Ho Chi Minh City metro line suspends service for nearly an hour due to power outage
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1, known as the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien route, suspended services for nearly an hour on Saturday morning due to a power outage that affected 14 train trips.
Ho Chi Minh City targets vocational training, job support for 7,000 people with disabilities by 2030
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City is stepping up efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities, with targets including early screening for children aged under six, wider access to education and healthcare, and vocational training and job support for 7,000 people by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City schools set up English-only zones for students across all-grade levels
Ho Chi Minh CityMany schools in Ho Chi Minh City have introduced dedicated English-speaking zones to encourage natural language practice and reduce students’ reliance on electronic devices.
UK professional services firm Arup seeks to help develop Ho Chi Minh City urban infrastructure
Ho Chi Minh CityArup Group, a British multinational professional services firm, has expressed interest in supporting Ho Chi Minh City’s urban planning and infrastructure development through digital twin technology and private investment.
Heavy rain expected to return to Ho Chi Minh City this weekend
Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City and the wider southern region of Vietnam are forecast to see heavier rain from Friday through the weekend, with localized downpours exceeding 100 millimeters and potential flooding in urban areas, according to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station.
3,400-tonne main arch for Saigon River pedestrian bridge ready for journey to downtown Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh CityThe 3,400-metric-ton main steel arch of a nipa palm leaf-shaped pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River was successfully transferred onto a heavy-duty barge in the wee hours of Friday, paving the way for its journey to Bach Dang Wharf in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City university inaugurates $8.8m state-of-the-art research center
Ho Chi Minh CityThe University of Economics and Law in Ho Chi Minh City has inaugurated an US$8.8 million facility aimed at strengthening its research, training and policy advisory work.
Ho Chi Minh City promotes tourism through immersive experiences
Ho Chi Minh CityThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on October 14 launched a tourism communications and promotion programme titled "Ho Chi Minh City – Vibrant in Every Experience", linking destination branding with diverse tourism products, services and real-life experiences.
