Ho Chi Minh City launches architectural design competition for the Reunification Monument
According to Van Hoa Newspaper, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City has just announced a project to organize a contest to create sketches and architectural plans for the Reunification Monument, at the intersection between the Central Lake Park on To Huu Street - Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
The proposed location of the Reunification Monument viewed from the Central Lake Park on To Huu Street - Thu Thiem New Urban Area
The competition aims to select sketches and architectural plans that meet aesthetic and architectural criteria, serving as the basis for implementing the project to build the Reunification Monument.
This will be an artistic work of profound historical, cultural and humanistic value, affirming the spirit of the steadfast struggle for independence and national unification, honoring the contributions of the Party, President Ho Chi Minh , revolutionary soldiers, heroic martyrs and compatriots across the country. According to the Organizing Committee, the work needs to meet the prescribed functions, creating an artistic highlight at the new administrative - commercial center of the City.
The three finalists will be exhibited and consulted by the public for 7 days at the Ho Chi Minh City Exhibition Hall. The authors will then present and defend their proposals before the Council for 3 days. The final results will be compiled from the Council's opinions and community feedback, and reported to the City People's Committee for consideration and decision.
Introducing safe accommodation and scholarships to help new students enter the classroom
On the morning of July 15, at the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union, a conference was held to summarize the exam support program in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025. News on Thanh Nien newspaper.
"Overcoming the sun, overcoming the rain" to support the contestants
Mr. Le Nguyen Nam, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Student Support Center, Deputy Standing Committee of the Exam Support Program in Ho Chi Minh City, said that this year's program brought many memorable impressions on both online platforms and direct activities, bringing a dynamic and new exam season experience with the support of the whole society; increasing support activities for disadvantaged candidates through scholarships and English courses...
Following the success of phase 1 (pre-exam support activities from April to June 2025) and phase 2 (exam support activities from June 26 to 28, 2025), in phase 3, post-exam support activities for candidates will be implemented with many practical contents. These include supporting candidates to apply separately at schools; guiding them through application procedures; consulting and introducing safe and affordable dormitories and accommodations; introducing part-time jobs...
In addition, at the beginning of the school year, "New Student Preparation" topics are organized to equip students with social practice skills, introduce scholarship programs, and accompanying events to help new students confidently enter university.
Apartment residents in Ho Chi Minh City simultaneously dismantle "tiger cages"
After the particularly serious fire at Doc Lap apartment building in Phu Tho Hoa ward that killed 8 people recently, Ho Chi Minh City Police in coordination with local authorities simultaneously launched a campaign to propagate fire prevention and fighting, combined with mobilizing people to remove iron cages and "tiger cages" in apartment buildings and houses in the area.
A resident of Thanh Da residential area hired an iron worker to dismantle the "tiger cage" on the balcony. Photo: Linh Son/VNA
According to ZNews, in recent days, people and authorities in the city have been united and supported each other to remove iron cages and "tiger cages", open escape routes, and ensure the safety of lives and property for families and the community.
At Thanh Da residential area, Binh Quoi ward, in recent days, the ward police in coordination with local authorities have established more working groups to propagate to each household about ensuring fire safety, especially dismantling iron cages and "tiger cages" to have an escape route when an incident occurs. Through mobilization and propaganda after nearly 4 days, 685/1,000 households installing iron cages and "tiger cages" have signed a commitment to voluntarily dismantle them.
Felix Homes Apartment Building in An Nhon Ward currently has 304 apartments with more than 3,000 residents. Mr. Tran Nhan Hoang, Head of Felix Homes Apartment Management Board, shared that most residents clearly saw the danger from recent fires and explosions, so they cooperated and asked for the "tiger cages" to be dismantled.
Many new tourism products launched after merger
Sharing with Phap Luat TP newspaper, Mr. Pham Anh Vu, Deputy General Director of Viet Tourism Company, the core change after the merger is in the product design thinking such as shifting from "tours according to administrative boundaries" to "tours according to tourist space and experience themes".
Ho Chi Minh City adds culinary services.
New products tap into the depth of local culture, nature and lifestyle, creating a more connected and personalized journey. Existing product portfolios are also reviewed, expanding destinations and extending lengths of stay.
Mr. Le Truong Hien Hoa, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, said that from now until the end of 2025, the city will launch many new products such as: Inner-city river tours combined with riverside cuisine; electric bus routes connecting museums and heritage sites; weekend resort packages in Can Gio associated with mangrove forest experiences and newly opened highways.
In addition, regional linkage products following the model of “one journey, many destinations” connecting Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Duong and the old Ba Ria - Vung Tau are also being promoted to exploit the combined strengths of sea, islands, ecology, industry and urban areas.
'1 on 1' at Long Hai commune administrative center, Ho Chi Minh City
For the past two weeks, at the Long Hai Commune Public Administration Service Center, Ho Chi Minh City, there has always been a team of volunteers on duty to guide people through procedures. For every person who enters, a volunteer guides and assists.
Militia and union members help people complete procedures at the Long Hai Commune Public Administration Service Center, Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of July 15 - Photo: DONG HA
Tuoi Tre newspaper recorded that on the morning of July 15, at the Long Hai Commune Public Administration Service Center, quite a number of people came to do procedures. For every person who entered the center, a volunteer, union member, or militia member immediately came to ask them what procedures they needed to do.
For the elderly, volunteers go to the computer to directly do the procedures for the people, or use their phones to update their VNeID level 2. For the young, they are "held by the hand and guided".
Asking people leaving after completing administrative procedures, everyone said they were very happy because the service at Long Hai Commune Administrative Service Center was truly "service-oriented".
Ms. Tran Thi Thu Nguyet came to the center to ask about the procedure to change the new "red book" and said that the staff and volunteers here welcomed and explained very politely and enthusiastically.
Many people said that implementing a two-level government system is very beneficial for them as they work directly at the commune level, saving on travel costs and time.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy - Deputy Director of Long Hai Commune Public Administration Service Center - said that from July 1st until now, the center has received an average of more than 200 records and procedures per day, with nearly 300 records on July 14th.
According to Ms. Thuy, up to 70% of people who come to do administrative procedures do not know how to use the public service portal, so the government has to send 10-15 volunteers to support and guide people. From the center's activities after two weeks, Ms. Thuy said that if the staff explains enthusiastically and thoroughly, people will understand easily and happily wait.
Wards in Ho Chi Minh City have water supply interruptions for the last 2 days of the weekend.
According to the Women's Newspaper, Saigon Water Corporation (SAWACO) has just announced the suspension of pumping stations of level I and II at Thu Duc Water Plant to install machinery and equipment, along with periodic maintenance and repair work at the plant. Expected pumping suspension time: From 9:00 p.m. on July 19 (Saturday) to 5:00 p.m. on July 20 (Sunday).
Stopping operation of level I and II pumping stations at Thu Duc Water Plant - Illustration photo
Accordingly, the areas with interrupted water supply and weak water are as follows: Interrupted water supply: Long Binh Ward (old Long Binh Ward), Tang Nhon Phu (Oncology Hospital), Long Phuoc, Long Truong, Binh Trung, Cat Lai, An Khanh (old Thao Dien, Thu Thiem area), Thu Duc (old Truong Tho, Linh Chieu area), Linh Xuan, Hiep Binh (old Linh Dong area), Saigon, Tan Dinh, Xuan Hoa, Ban Co, Ben Thanh, Cau Ong Lanh, Nhieu Loc (wards 9, 10, 11, old District 3), Thanh My Tay, Gia Dinh, Cau Kieu, Phu Nhuan, Duc Nhuan, Binh Quoi, Binh Thanh (wards 24, 26, old Binh Thanh District), Binh Loi Trung (ward 13, old Binh Thanh), Hoa Hung Ward, Vuon Lai, Phu Tho, Minh Phung (wards 2, 16, old District 11), Binh Thoi (wards 8, 9, 10, old District 3). 11 old),
At the same time, the following wards also had their water supply interrupted, including wards: Dien Hong, Tan Son Hoa, Tan Son Nhat, Bay Hien, Cho Quan, An Dong, Cho Lon, Binh Tay, Binh Tien, Phu Lam, Binh Phu, Phu Dinh (wards 11, 12, 13, old district 8), Tan Thuan (Tan Thuan export processing zone, old Binh Thuan ward), Dong Hoa ward (National University area) and communes: Binh Hung, Phong Phu.
In addition, there will be weak water flow in the wards of Tang Nhon Phu, Long Binh, Nhieu Loc (wards 12, 13, 14, old district 3), Tan Son Hoa (Tan Son Nhat airport area), Xom Chieu, Khanh Hoi, Vinh Hoi.
Vietnam Summer Camp 2025: Overseas Vietnamese youth exchange gong culture
Within the framework of the program, on July 15, “Vietnam Summer Camp 2025” with the theme “Together we continue to write the story of peace” was organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, Ministry of Foreign Affairs for delegates representing the young generation of overseas Vietnamese from Ho Chi Minh City to Dak Lak province.
Vietnamese students abroad experience the T'rung musical instrument. (Photo: Tuong Quan/VNA)
On the third day of the Vietnam Summer Camp 2025, the campers, including more than 100 delegates, Vietnamese youth and students abroad from 31 countries and territories, learned about the history, culture, geography and economic development potential of the Central Highlands. In the evening of the same day, the campers participated in a gong cultural performance with the theme “Echoes of the Great Forest” performed by ethnic artists.
It is known that in the Vietnam Summer Camp 2025 program, overseas Vietnamese youths will participate in activities across the three regions of the country: North, Central and South. In Dak Lak province, campers will participate in and experience many activities such as: Offering incense at Ho Chi Minh Square; charity, supporting ethnic minorities; exchanging and learning about gong culture; visiting the World Coffee Museum...
The Vietnam Summer Camp 2025 program will take place from July 13-26 in Ho Chi Minh City, Dak Lak, Quang Ngai, Da Nang, Quang Tri, Nghe An, Ninh Binh and Hanoi. The official opening ceremony will be held on the evening of July 16 in Dak Lak, and the closing ceremony is scheduled to take place on the evening of July 25 in Hanoi.
Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/tong-hop-thong-tin-bao-chi-lien-quan-den-tp-hcm-ngay-16-7-2025-1019156.html
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