VNSECON 07 draft program
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The Venue
VNSECON '07 will be held at the new Phu Tho Indoor Sports Center. This fully air-conditioned venue is conveniently located within the Ho Chi Minh City centre and nearby many hotels. The venue is equipped with meetings rooms of different sizes and is ideal for technical presentations. More importantly there are ample parking facilities with easy road access. Phu Tho Indoor Sports Center 221 Ly Thuong Kiet St., District 11 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
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Ho Chi Minh City, still fondly referred to as Saigon - "The Pearl of the Orient" still retains a charm reminiscent of its French-European heritage in the midst of rapid commercialization. The city promises an endless fascination for travelers wanting to explore Vietnam's rich 4,000-year history. It is a bustling, dynamic and industrious center, the largest city in the country, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter. The streets, where much of the city's life takes place, is a myriad of street markets, shops, pavement cafes, stands-on-wheels and vendors selling wares spread out on sidewalks.
From the familiar icon of the Ben Thanh Market to the exquisite art galleries, the HCM City takes pride in its unrivaled attractions, renowned museums, and its unique community groups which are treasures of its own. Discover the variety of sites, shops and restaurants that reflect the city's great ethnic and cultural diversity.
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| Geographical Area of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam, with an area size of 2,095 square kilometers. It is located near the delta of the Mekong River. The city center is situated on the Saigon River, 60 kilometers far from the East Sea (the South China Sea as it has been universally called). Ho Chi Minh City is located at 10°45' North, 106°40' East (10.75, 106.667), 1,760 kilometers south of Hanoi.
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People
The population of Ho Chi Minh City is about 6.3 million, equivalent to 7.6% total population of Vietnam; making it the highest population - concentrated city in the country. As an administrative unit, its population is also the largest at the province level. Ethnically, the majority of the population are ethnic Vietnamese (Kinh) about 87%, ethnic Chinese (Hoa) 11% and other minorities make up the 2% balance. The inhabitants of Ho Chi Minh City are usually known as "Saigonese" in English, "Saigonnais" in French or "dân Sài Gòn" in Vietnamese. |
Climate
The dry season lasts from November to April, the average temperature is 26°C. The rainy season begins in May and ends in October characterized by sudden heavy rains, the average temperature is 29°C. In general, the climate of Ho Chi Minh City is tropical, it is hot but mild thanks to the sea. Humidity is 80%, low when compared with other regions of the country. Tourism is convenient for all 12 months of the year. |
| Currency The unit of money in Vietnam is called Vietnamese Dong (VND) . The Dong is used throughout the country and there only bank notes in circulation. The denominations of the Dongs range from VND100 to VND500,000. Currency exchange rate of USD 1 ~ VND16,000.00 Language Vietnamese is the official language. Use of English is becoming more common, especially in the larger cities and in the rapidly expanding tourism sector. |
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Recommend Hotels
Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi
Minh City Room rate: USD 110/day |
Rex Hotel Room rate: USD 90/day |
Liberty 4 Hotel Room rate: USD 50 - 75/day |
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