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Three storms appear in the East Sea
VietNamNet – While storm Lionrock is still in the East Sea, two other storms have taken shape in the northwest Pacific Ocean and are headed to China.
Storm Lionrock doesn’t affect Vietnam.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecast, Lionrock was around 250km off the coast of Fuchien (China), at...Gridlock at Hanoi’s gateways before National Day
VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of people flocked to coach stations like My Dinh, Gia Lam or Giap Bat on September 1 to return home during the National Day holiday, causing serious traffic jams.
People began flocking to coach stations at 4pm, September 1.
All coaches were occupied.
Pham...Hanoi in National Day
LookAtVietnam introduces some photos taken in Hanoi on the morning of September 2, the National Day.
From the early morning, thousands of people queued to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Amusement centers were very crowded. LookAtVietnam introduces some photos taken in Hanoi on the morning of September 2.
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opens at 7am...Joy on the day of amnesty
More than 17,500 prisoners were granted amnesty this National Day 2010. Dan Tri, an online newspaper, recorded happy moments of lucky prisoners and their relatives on the day of release.
More than 17,500 prisoners were granted amnesty this National Day 2010. Dan Tri, an online newspaper, recorded happy moments of lucky prisoners and their relatives on the day...Historic photos of Saigon
On the occasion of the National Day, LookAtVietnam introduces some of 105 black-and-white photos about Saigon from 1945-1976, which are on display at an exhibition in HCM City’s Lam Son construction site, District 1, entitled “Vietnam – 65 Years of Independence, Self-Control and Development.
Historic photos of General Vo Nguyen Giap
Photographers leave...Vietnamese photographer wins int’l award
September 1, 2010 Filed under Social
Photographer Tran Viet Van has won seven Honorable Mention Awards at the International Photography Awards by the Luce Foundation in the US.
VietNamNet Bridge – Photographer Tran Viet Van (photo) has won seven Honorable Mention Awards at the International Photography Awards by the Luce Foundation in the US.
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The...HCM City’s “record” bridge to open this week
The 104 meter long Hoang Hoa Tham Bridge will be put into operation on September 1. This short bridge holds a national record for construction time: 12 years. LookAtVietnam - The 104 meter long Hoang Hoa Tham Bridge, which links Binh Thanh District and District 1, will be put into operation on September 1. This short bridge holds a national record for construction...Korean tourist falls from six storey of Ha Long’s hotel
LookAtVietnam - Falling from the sixth floor of Sao Mai hotel in Ha Long city, a 58-year-old South Korean woman died. At that time, there were four people drinking in her room. Ha Long city’s police reported that the accident happened at 6:30am, August 30, at a hotel in Tuan Chau ward, Ha Long city. The victim is a woman named Pioun Su Yeon. This woman was one...Thua Thien-Hue holds rehearsal of sea rescue in storm
VietNamNet Bridge – A rehearsal to rescue victims of a tropical storm on the sea took place in the coastal district of Phu Loc in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on August 28.The rehearsal was organized by Thua Thien-Hue province in preparation for the current storm and rainy season. The rehearsal had the participation of the local police, border guard,...Beauty queens at Hanoi Wedding Gala
August 31, 2010 Filed under Social
LookAtVietnam - Special wedding dresses were displayed and auctioned for charity at the Wedding Gala in Hanoi on August 28.
Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy in an ao dai worth $3,700, designed by famous fashion designer Vo Viet Chung.
Miss Sea of Miss Vietnam 2010 pageant Nguyen Thi Loan in a $2500 wedding gown designed by Lekchi....
