The announcement was made at a meeting held by the VRA with HCMC Transport Department and other concerned agencies on Friday, during which they discussed issues related to the implementation of the plan. The investment capital for the railways will come from Official Development Assistance ODA , government bonds, the State budget, contributions by private companies, and other sources.
All these eight railways are expected to be complete by The third will be km long, including 32 km for high-speed trains. It will connect the city with the south-central coastal city of Nha Trang. The fourth will link the city to southern Tay Ninh Province, with a length of It will serve passengers who want to get to the airport from the city. The last railway, with Upon operation, these railways will help meet the increasing demand for transport of both passengers and cargo between HCM City and other provinces and cities, significantly contributing to boosting the social and economic development of all localities involved.
Concerns recently arise that university students are spending more time on part-time jobs than their academic activities. Recently, the reasons why many Vietnamese students do not like to return home after studying abroad has drawn public attention. This year, BIS Hanoi graduates have received over 80 acceptances from prestigious educational institutions worldwide including universities within the Ivy League and Russell Group.
Residents in the northern Vietnamese provinces of Lai Chau and Ha Giang are trying their best to help one another rebuild their lives after floods took a heavy toll on the two localities last month.
Many sewers along the streets in Ho Chi Minh City have their entrances blocked by garbage on a regular basis, negatively impacting urban esthetics and the environment while helping cause serious flooding. Sand-boarding, a popular activity amongst local children in the coastal tourism town of Mui Ne in south-central Vietnam, is attracting hundreds of tourists to the Red Sand Dunes.
