Hanoi, HCM City among most dynamic growing cities

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City remained among the global Top 10 most dynamic growing cities in JLL’s Short-Term City Momentum Index (CMI) 2019, which tracks socio-economic and commercial real estate growth in 131 cities over a three-year period.
Hanoi, HCM City among most dynamic growing cities ảnh 1HCM City ranks eighth among the global Top 10 most dynamic growing cities in JLL’s Short-Term City Momentum Index (CMI) 2019. (Photo: congan.com.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City remained among the global Top 10 mostdynamic growing cities in JLL’s Short-Term City Momentum Index (CMI) 2019,which tracks socio-economic and commercial real estate growth in 131 citiesover a three-year period.

Hanoi was rankedthird while HCM City was ranked eighth, making Vietnam the strongest performerwith two cities ranking the highest in ASEAN, said JLL.

In its report, JLLsaid that the two cities in Vietnam performed very well for socio-economicmomentum, with fast-growing populations and economies.

"HCM City isgenerally viewed as the more business-friendly destination attracting moreoverseas investment along with a higher corporate presence, whereas Hanoi haslagged commercially but is a city that is swiftly evolving."

On the real estatefront, Vietnam has "a small real estate investment market struggling withissues such as low transparency and a limited volume of investment gradestock," JLL added.

However, steps arebeing taken to improve transparency, such as enhanced access to the landregistry, better valuation practices and increasing application of greenbuilding certification system, it said.

Two other ASEANcountries also made the top 20 list in JLL’s index. The Philippines wasrepresented by Manila in 12th place and Thailand by Bangkok in 18th place.

According to JLL,the City Momentum Index looks at 20 indicators including recent percentagechanges in city GDP, population, air passengers and corporate headquarterspresence; projected percentage changes in GDP, population and retail sales; andrecent levels of and changes in foreign direct investment, as a proportion of acity’s economy.

Other were recentand projected percentage changes in office net absorption, office rents, retailrents and hotel rooms; international retailer presence; and recent changes indirect commercial real estate investment volumes and real estatetransparency.-VNA
VNA

See more

Vietnam’s human resources quality has increasingly improved, with policies on comprehensive human development becoming more complete, focused and practical (Photo: VNA)

Human resources breakthrough - sustainable foundation for development

Vietnam’s Human Development Index (HDI) rose by 14 places to 0.766, placing the country in the group of nations with high human development. The national happiness index climbed 33 places to rank 46th out of 143 countries, reflecting significant improvements in quality of life, social environment and spiritual well-being.

Military soldiers promptly build houses for flood-hit families in Dak Lak (Photo: VNA)

Quang Trung Campaign close to finish: Strength of Party–people unity

Together with contributions from mass organisations, businesses and people nationwide, the campaign has embodied the strength of Party–people unity. As Tet approaches, rows of newly repaired and rebuilt homes stand as tangible proof of solidarity, restoring confidence and helping flood-hit communities look forward to rebuilding their lives.

Transporting Tet gifts onto the ship (Photo: VNA)

Tet gifts to be presented to soldiers on DK1 platform, naval vessels

The Naval Region 2 Command, headquartered in Long Son commune, Ho Chi Minh City, held a meeting on January 15 to assign tasks to a working delegation of journalists ahead of their departure to visit and extend Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to officers and soldiers stationed on the DK1 platform, vessels on duty at sea, and Con Dao Special Zone.

Soldiers and trainees from the Military School of Military Region 5 are pouring concrete pillars and constructing the second floor according to the design to provide shelter for residents during floods. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Trung Campaign helps strengthen army–people bond in Dak Lak

The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has basically completed the Quang Trung Campaign launched by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to swiftly rebuild and repair homes for people affected by natural disasters, helping hundreds of families stabilise their lives.

Professor Shimizu Masaaki from Japan’s University of Osaka (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam emerging as region’s “co-creative partner”: Japanese professor

Professor Shimizu Masaaki from Japan’s University of Osaka said that while the 13th National Party Congress was “foundational” in nature, laying out a long-term vision toward 2045, the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th Congress demonstrate a stronger sense of urgency and a spirit of “breakthrough.”

The hammer-and-sickle emblem, the Party flag, and the national flag are prominently displayed at the Dien Bien Phu–Doc Lap–Chu Van An intersection to welcome the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

OV community vital to Vietnam’s development goals: expert

Ahead of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress, Tran Thang, President of the Institute for Vietnamese Culture and Education (IVCE) in New York expressed his hope that the newly elected leadership will possess the qualities needed to guide the country in the new era and outline socio-economic development orientations aligned with the domestic and international situations.

At the launch of the resettlement and site clearance project for the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant (Photo: VNA)

Resettlement, site clearance for Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear plant gets underway

According to the Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee, the resettlement and site clearance project carries a total investment of about 6.7 trillion VND (about 255 million USD). Of the total, approximately 5.28 trillion VND is earmarked for compensation and site clearance, around 1.15 trillion VND for construction and equipment, and nearly 287 billion VND for project management, consultancy, other expenses and contingencies.

(Source: Sun Group)

Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch first international direct flight on March 29

From March 29, passengers will be able to fly non-stop between Phu Quoc (Vietnam) and Taipei (Taiwan, China) on Sun PhuQuoc Airways. This will be the first international route in the airline’s network, representing a significant step in SPA’s international expansion strategy while strengthening Phu Quoc’s position as a gateway to Asia.