September 27, 2011
Tourists on Hang Be, one of the oldest streets in Hanoi Backpackers, nature lovers, history buffs and luxury travelers will all find themselves at home in Hanoi. For backpackers: Hanoi Hostel is a brand new, pristine little youth hostel. The receptionists are young and helpful, always ready to help with a smile and a [...]
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July 10, 2011
More than 26,000 people will be moved out of the famous Old Quarter in Hanoi by 2020 to preserve the area’s heritage values, according a project announced Wednesday.  The project, presented by authorities in Hoan Kiem District to the municipal authorities, estimates that the evacuation will cost over VND4.2 trillion (US$204 million).  The [...]
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May 31, 2011
Hanoi police arrested a Malaysian suspected of using a fake credit card to buy a laptop and four iPhones at an electronic mart in Hanoi on Thursday. This is the second time this month that a Malaysian has been caught using fake credit cards. Choi Mingkian, who had rented a room in a hotel [...]
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December 7, 2010
Despite international honors and state investment, Vietnam’s traditional performance arts are losing audiences A performance of tuong, a disappearing form of Vietnamese theater, at the Hanoi-based Vietnam Tuong Theater Every day, five times a day, audiences pack the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater at 57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District. In 2009, [...]
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November 23, 2009
LookAtVietnam – Authorities in the capital city are planning to apply new fees for use of pavements and roadsides for motorcycle parking and other commercial purposes.The new fees, likely to be implemented next month, aim to apply more consistent rates across the entire city, according to the Ha Noi People’s Committee.The new rates are set [...]
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October 30, 2009
LookAtVietnam – The first phase of Ha Noi’s elevated railway early next year will lead to the destruction of 1,811 home units along the 15km route. Traffic chaos at Cua Nam conjunction in Hoan Kiem District. It is hoped an elevated railway from Giap Bat to Gia Lam will improve the flow of traffic in [...]
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September 22, 2009
LookAtVietnam – The 2009 Hanoi Ancient Town Mid-Autumn Festival and the Mid-Autumn Fair opened on September 19 (the first day of the 8th lunar month). LookAtVietnam – The 2009 Hanoi Ancient Town Mid-Autumn Festival and the Mid-Autumn Fair opened on September 19 (the first day of the 8th lunar month).The festival, hosted by the Hoan [...]
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April 21, 2009
Many parents who are not certain their children will have seats at “star” schools are getting more and more tense with enrolment in the offing. Under the enrolment schedule set by the Hanoi People’s Committee, the enrolment of students in primary and secondary schools (1st to 6th classes) will be carried out from July 1-15. [...]
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March 30, 2009
LookAtVietnam – Preservation work in the capital’s oldest section is often held up by obstacles like red tape and lack of funds, leaving residents trapped in century-old buildings falling into ruin. An overview of the Returned Sword Lake and its surrounding areas.LookAtVietnam – Preservation work in the capital’s oldest section is often held up by [...]
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February 24, 2009
Mushrooms without sufficient labelling are still on sales in city markets, regardless of the recent ban on selling this product.LookAtVietnam – Health inspectors in the capital have warned shoppers about mushrooms sold at local markets, following market checks that found several types of mushrooms without the required consumer information.The mushrooms are still on sale in [...]
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