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Le Cong Kieu, No Trang Long, and Tran Nhan Ton antique streets are must-see destinations in Ho Chi Minh City which attract many domestic and foreign tourists.
 Le Cong Kieu St is a good suggestion where antique collectors can buy rare objects. Tiếp tục đọc “Five antique streets you should not miss in HCM City” |
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“Tánh anh nóng nảy, nổi cộc lên thì coi hung lắm, phải đi chùa cho nó trầm tính lại”. Đã một thời, nhiều lần vợ tôi đã nhận xét và đề nghị như vậy.
Ngày xưa, bố tôi theo Tây học, từ Bắc vào Nam làm báo, ra cả báo Pháp và dịch sách, tánh khí nghệ sĩ, phóng dật, khiến cho căn nhà nhỏ của gia đình ở khu Đa Kao thời đó thỉnh thoảng lại chộn rộn cái không khí văn chương chữ nghĩa. Có lần, lấy cớ cần khui một chai rượu chát rất xưa, bố tôi mời vài người bạn thân đến nhà chơi. Cần nói thêm là trong bạn bè của bố tôi thời đó, tôi khoái một bác cùng dân Bắc kỳ, để chút râu kiểu Hitler dưới mũi, thường phong nhã với bộ cánh veston, foulard…, đó là nhà thơ/nhà văn TCHYA Đái Đức Tuấn. Núp phía sau một bức bình phong, tôi lén theo dõi người lớn nói đủ thứ chuyện trên đời. Chợt tôi nghe bác TCHYA cười, vỗ vai bố tôi, gật gù bảo: “…Vậy là toa cũng rất libéral về vấn đề tôn giáo!”. Tiếp tục đọc “Kẻ lai vãng cửa chùa”
Tuoi Tre News
Updated : 06/07/2017 16:17 GMT + 7
Residents of Ho Chi Minh City may be able to operate their businesses on local sidewalks for a fee, as part of a new proposal.
The municipal Department of Transport is gathering feedback from local experts and citizens on a proposal to rent the city’s sidewalks.
According to the agency, leasing local sidewalks for a fee will contribute to the city’s budget, which will then be used to upgrading streets and other traffic infrastructure. Tiếp tục đọc “Ho Chi Minh City mulls over sidewalk rental plan after ‘clearing campaign’ ends”
Radio Coffee, Goc Hanoi, Lao Hac Quan, Nha Minh 80s and Café 81 in HCM City are known as nice places for groups, couples or anyone who like savouring a cup of coffee and indulging themselves in a nostalgic space full of items that date back decades.
 Radio Coffee on Hoa Sua St, Phu Nhuan Dist. Tiếp tục đọc “Five most nostalgic coffee shops in Saigon” |
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| Heavy flood on Phan Huy Ích Street, Gò Vấp District after a heavy rain on May 20. VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh |
Lê Văn Khoa, vice chairman of the People’s Committee, said that illegal encroachment on rivers and canals was one of the main causes of serious flooding. Tiếp tục đọc “HCM City set to clear canals”
HCM City has urged the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to strengthen promotion of eco-friendly plastic bag usage, to limit the impact of nylon bags on the environment.
All supermarkets in HCM City have committed to using eco-friendly bags. Retailers and traders in traditional markets are being encouraged to commit to using eco-friendly plastic bags instead of nylon bags.
A painted manhole covers in Saigon
Around 30 manhole covers in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City have been turned from cement and metal eyesores to exquisite paintings by a group of young people hoping to raise awareness of the city’s battle against litter.
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Old, hideous manhole covers on Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Tan Da, and Trieu Quang Phuc Streets have become relics of the past, replaced by scenes of fish ponds and nature’s beauty.
The project was initiated by Youth Union members from the district’s Ward 10, with fine art students from Saigon University serving as the primary artists for the campaign.
“We have ask private businesses and individual donors to sponsor the paintings,” said Nguyen Ngoc Uyen Phuong, deputy secretary of the ward Youth Union,
“If we are able to raise more funds, we can expand the program to other streets in District 5.”
It is not uncommon for manhole covers to double as dumpsters in districts throughout the city.
“Since the covers were changed to art, people have stopped littering on them,” Nguyen Phuong Hoa, a 54-year-old street vendor on Tan Da, said.
“It is also relaxing to look at the paintings while I sell here every day.”
Architect Ngo Viet Nam Son said artwork and its contribution to the urban landscape should be respected.
Vo Thi Minh Hue, a psychological expert, believes the beautiful manhole covers, as well as walls featuring colorful murals, will encourage more walking amongst local residents.
“Residents will also feel the need to keep the street clean,” she said.
However, some are concerned that the paintings will do more harm than good.
“Many Vietnamese like to stop and watch anything unusual they see on the street. These people will cause traffic jams if they’re distracted by these exquisite manhole covers,” one Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reader said.
Another reader believes that it is more important to have clean sewages and safe manholes than beautiful covers.
Below are some pictures of the new artwork.
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In District 1, away from all the upscale restaurants and swanky bars of the financial and entertainment districts is the first underground market of Saigon, where authentic Vietnamese food is crafted and enjoyed daily.
 Sense Market is located at the centre of District 1, B Park 23/9 and below Sen Hong Stage. The market opened January 7.
The entry road to the Sense Market is lush with green vegetation bordering it. It is just a short 10-minute walk to the popular Ben Thanh Market. Tiếp tục đọc “Saigon underground market” |
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| A doctor at HCM City’s Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology treats a patient. Photo Sơn Hà |
By Sơn Hà
HCM CITY— With a pool of highly-skilled practitioners, state-of-the-art facilities and affordable costs, HCM City is rapidly emerging as a dental care tourism destination.
A full range of dental services is available, including cleaning, teeth whitening, dental implants, bone reconstruction orthodontics, ceramic veneers, crowns and bridges.
Dương Quốc Chí, 58, an overseas Vietnamese from Italy, combines a quick vacation in HCM City with a visit to a dentist.
“Dental care in Việt Nam costs about a third of the price compared to Italy,” he said. Tiếp tục đọc “HCM City keen to develop dental tourism”
Updated : 05/21/2017 14:48 GMT + 7
Sidewalks in Ho Chi Minh City are once again in disorder as the initiator of the sidewalk clearance movement says he is not allowed to continue leading the campaign.
Locals complain vendors and business owners have re-occupied the sidewalks after seeing inaction from city authorities over the past few weeks.
“At first, there were drastic measures taken by authorities [to clear the sidewalks], but after a month or so they stopped enforcing the rules,” said Nguyen Thi Nhiem, a business owner on Bach Dang Street in Binh Thanh District. Tiếp tục đọc “Doan Ngoc Hai barred from leading campaign; disorder returns to Saigon sidewalks”
Những nhành hoa giấy đủ sắc màu trải dài hàng chục cây số khiến con đường nối giữa trung tâm Sài Gòn với huyện ven biển Cần Giờ như được phủ lên sự dịu nhẹ, nên thơ giữa mùa nắng gắt.
Sài Gòn được biết đến với rất nhiều con đường hoa lãng mạn. Đó có thể là đường hoa kèn hồng tại đại lộ Võ Văn Kiệt (quận 1) hay những hàng bò cạp vàng làm nao lòng người dọc bờ kè Hoàng Sa – Trường Sa (quận Bình Thạnh). Nhưng có một con đường trải dài hơn 30 km được phủ lên mình đủ sắc màu những nhành hoa giấy mà nhiều người vẫn ngang qua nhưng ít chú ý đến.
Đó là tuyến đường Rừng Sác, nối giữa huyện ven biển Cần Giờ xa xôi với khu vực trung tâm TP.HCM.
Tiếp tục đọc “Ven Sài Gòn, có một con đường thơ mộng ngập tràn hoa giấy”
Ho Chi Minh City plans to become a smart city, and the task requires concerted efforts by the administration and information technology community, a city leader has said.
HCM City plans to become a smart city, and the task requires concerted efforts by the administration and information technology community, a top city leader has said
Speaking at a March 10 meeting with information technology executives, Tran Vinh Tuyen, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said: “Information technology is the most important factor in successfully building a smart city, and the city would like to seek solutions and contributions from information technology companies.” Tiếp tục đọc “HCM City aims for “smart city” status”
Updated : 05/17/2017 16:50 GMT + 7
Two pedestrian bridges connecting Bach Dang riverside park in District 1 with the Thu Thiem peninsula in District 2 will be built to establish a pedestrian-friendly link.
The bridges are part of a plan to improve the appeal of Bach Dang Park and transform it into a cultural rendezvous for residents.
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has tasked local travel firm Saigontourist and Saigon An Phat investment firm to complete planning for the park. Tiếp tục đọc “Two pedestrian bridges to connect Ho Chi Minh City’s D1, D2”
Updated : 05/14/2017 17:01 GMT + 7
A new program featuring street performances were opened on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday evening.
The Ho Chi Minh City Street Show was debuted at 7:00 pm, amazing local residents and tourists with a variety of gigs along the pedestrian street.
The program is set to take place from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday night on Nguyen Hue.
The show began with the sound of EDM (electronic dance music) that attracted nearby visitors to a total of six stages featuring different genres of street art. Tiếp tục đọc “Weekly street art show debuts in downtown Ho Chi Minh City”
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