Seminar focuses on architecture and urban planning
The French Architects’ Overseas Association (AFEX) and Business France held a seminar on architecture and urban planning in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9 as part of the France-Vietnam Architecture Week.
A France-Vietnam architecture exhibition held in HCM City as part of the France-Vietnam Architecture Week from May 8-12 (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) – The French Architects’ Overseas Association (AFEX) and Business France held a seminar on architecture and urban planning in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9 as part of the France-Vietnam Architecture Week.
The event focused on the two main issues of how to harmonise urban planning and heritage conservation, and green architectural solutions for Vietnam.
Emmanuel Ly-Batallan, French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, said that Vietnam and France share a long-term relationship in urban architecture, with many French-style architectural works in Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular, which boast not only cultural but also tourism and economic values.
He said Vietnam is doing well in urban planning, suggesting the country pay more attention to the conservation of architectural heritage.
Meanwhile, Christine Larousse, a French urban planning expert, stressed the need to integrate architectural heritage protection and promotion into urban development work.-VNA
You should also see
World economy’s recovery drives Vietnam’s exports
With the recovery of the world market and increasing orders, Vietnam's import and export activities in the first quarter of 2024 prospered and achieved positive results.
See more
Society
340 kg bomb safely disposed of in central Vietnam
A 340-kilogramme bomb left over from the war was safely deactivated by sappers of the Military Command in the central province of Nghe An on April 26.
Society
Binh Thuan’s former officials face criminal charges in coastal development project
Criminal proceedings have been launched against 12 former officials of the south central province of Binh Thuan for violating regulations on the management and use of State-owned assets, causing losses and waste in line with the Article 219 of the Criminal Code.
Society
US professor and his journey of ‘waging peace in Vietnam’
Prof. Ron Carver, a peace activist of the US, engaged in protests against the unjust American war in the Vietnam since 1968 and is still pursuing the struggle for peace for Vietnamese people nowadays.
Society
Hanoi among world’s 100 smartest cities
The capital of Hanoi was named the world’s 97th smartest city, moving up three places from its ranking in 2023, according to the 2024 Smart City Index.
Society
Hanoi Great Souvenirs 2024 kicks off
The Hanoi Great Souvenirs 2024 fair opened at the Hanoi Museum on April 25, offering a venue for businesses and producers to showcase cultural and souvenir products.
