HCMC Court hands down tough sentences on 12 individuals in subversion attempt The Saigon Times Daily Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018,22:29 (GMT+7) Court hands down tough sentences on 12 individuals in subversion attemptThe Saigon Times Daily Defendant Nguyen James Han is seen at the HCMC People’s Court – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – The HCMC People’s Court handed down harsh sentences on 12 defendants who are members of a U.S.-based terrorist organization, as they were found guilty of subversion, reported the Vietnam News Agency. Nguyen James Han, Phan Angel, Truong Nguyen Minh Tri, Do Tai Nhan, Nguyen Hung Anh, Tran Tuan Tai, Vo Hoang Ngoc, Do Quoc Bao, Tran Van Vinh, Tran Quang Vinh, Nguyen Van Chanh and Do Thi Thuy Dung are members of the so-called “Provisional National Government of Vietnam” which was founded in 1990 by former soldiers and refugees of the now-defunct U.S.-backed Republic of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Court hands down tough sentences on 12 individuals in subversion attempt
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Coach fares to jump 40% on National Day
HCMC Coach fares to jump 40% on National Day The Saigon Times Daily Monday, Aug 20, 2018,13:27 (GMT+7) Coach fares to jump 40% on National DayThe Saigon Times Daily<table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="sgtoimageleft" style="margin-bottom:8px" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"> <img alt="" class="sgtoimageleft" rel="POPUP,650,433" src="/Uploads/Articles/62105/d5980_xebuyt.jpg" style="WIDTH: 650px" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="sgtoimageleft"> A view of Mien Dong Coach Station in HCMC’s Binh Thanh District. Coach fares are to jump 40% on the National Day – PHOTO: LE ANH</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p align="left" class="SGTOSummary"> HCMC – Passenger numbers on coaches and buses from Mien Dong and Mien Tay Coach Stations in HCMC on the occasion of the National Day on September 2 will rise … [Read more...] about Coach fares to jump 40% on National Day
Action needed to enhance efficiency of bus operations
HCMC Action needed to enhance efficiency of bus operations The Saigon Times Daily Thursday, Aug 16, 2018,16:46 (GMT+7) Action needed to enhance efficiency of bus operations The Saigon Times Daily A bus is seen in downtown HCMC. Many buses in HCMC transport small numbers of passengers despite operating at high frequencies – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - Many buses in HCMC transport smaller-than-expected numbers of passengers despite operating at high frequencies. According to a report in Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper, the HCMC Department of Transport this month suspended two subsidized bus services, route No. 40 (between Mien Dong and Nga Tu Ga bus stations) and route No. 149 (between September 23 Park and Tan Phu-An Suong bus stations), which were operated by Dong Nam Cooperative and Viet Thang Cooperative, respectively. The services were suspended due to low demand. The operator of bus route No. 149 had earlier reported its … [Read more...] about Action needed to enhance efficiency of bus operations
Health insurance e-cards to be launched next year
HCMC Health insurance e-cards to be launched next year By Thanh Hoa Thursday, Aug 16, 2018,12:02 (GMT+7) Health insurance e-cards to be launched next yearBy Thanh Hoa Nguyen Thi Thu (C), deputy director of the HCMC Social Insurance Agency, speaks at the dialogue on social insurance policy – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – Electronic health insurance cards are likely to be introduced in mid-2019, said an official of the HCMC Social Insurance Agency at a dialogue on social insurance policy between municipal authorities and enterprises on August 15. A business representative underlined the need to enhance the quality of the current health insurance cards, as they are made of paper, which is thin and tears easily. Moreover, these cards are no longer reissued each year, making it difficult for workers to preserve them over the long term. Nguyen Thi Thu, deputy director of the HCMC Social Insurance Agency, said the local … [Read more...] about Health insurance e-cards to be launched next year
HCMC prepares to evacuate 500,000 residents ahead of storm
HCMC HCMC prepares to evacuate 500,000 residents ahead of storm The Saigon Times Daily Tuesday, Aug 14, 2018,19:30 (GMT+7) HCMC prepares to evacuate 500,000 residents ahead of stormThe Saigon Times Daily HCMC – The HCMC People’s Committee has issued plans detailing preparations to minimize the impact of an upcoming strong storm, which is forecast to make landfall in the city. The committee will need to evacuate more than 500,000 residents to safer areas. The municipal authorities have asked the leaders of localities to work with the districts’ Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and other relevant agencies to move people from the vulnerable areas to safer spaces. The localities have been instructed to assign staff to ensure security, safety, public hygiene and the availability of basic necessities at evacuation sites, as well as to protect properties and houses in storm-affected areas. … [Read more...] about HCMC prepares to evacuate 500,000 residents ahead of storm