Tag: run

Hanoi-Nanning railway on the run

VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi-Nanning railway will begin operating on January 1, 2009 with one trip from Hanoi to Nanning and one from Nanning to Hanoi, said an official from the Vietnam Railways Corporation. VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi-Nanning railway will begin operating on January 1, 2009 with one trip from Hanoi to Nanning and one from Nanning... Read more

More buses run for HCM City-Cambodia trips

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City-based Sapaco Tourist Company increased bus tours between the city and Cambodia on December 4, the day the Vietnam-Cambodia visa exemption for ordinary passport holders takes effect. Tourists pose for picture in front of the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh. VietNamNet Bridge – Ho Chi Minh City-based Sapaco Tourist Company... Read more

University lecturers ‘on the run’

VietNamNet Bridge – It is not a strange thing nowadays to see university students attending classes on Sunday, or late at night. Many have to adjust their study schedules in accordance with their lecturers’ timetables. Lecturer and students in a practice lessonStudents at HCM City Open University have got used to hearing apologies from lecturers for... Read more

Hanoi: 7,800 run for cancer research

VietNamNet Bridge - The threat of rain did not frighten the approximately 7,800 people who arrived at Thien Quang Lake, Hanoi on Sunday morning to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research. Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research in Hanoi on November 23. In spite of the gloomy weather, local Hanoians and expats together put on bright smiles and... Read more

HCMC to host 12th Terry Fox run

The annual Terry Fox Run charity fundraiser will take place at Saigon South International School in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 on November 30, Consul General of Canada William Johnston said in a statement. About 7,000 people are expected to join the run this year with all proceeds going to cancer research in Vietnam.The event is jointly organized... Read more

Charity scooter run to hit the road next week

The fourth annual charity scooter run will be held on November 22 for the benefit of orphaned and underprivileged children in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City. Patrick Joynt, director of the Saigon Scooter Center whichorganizes the event, said it has been attracting more people each year and raising more money for the cause.The event is open to everyone... Read more

Hanoi: state run kindergartens overloaded

VietNamNet Bridge – Some 60% of children in Hanoi now have to go to non-state kindergartens as state run classes all have been overloaded. Meanwhile, Hanoi does not have the land funds for new kindergartens. Huu Thuong, who lives in Nga Tu So ward, hurriedly brings his daughter to the Hoa Mai Kindergarten in Dong Da district every morning before he goes... Read more

Parking scheme gets trial run

VietNamNet Bridge – The first pilot project on privately-run, roadside-parking services was launched last week in Hoan Kiem District. After three months, the project will be assessed for effectiveness. If it is, it will be applied throughout the rest of the capital. In past years, parking lots have caused many problems to city authorities. After three months,... Read more

’Run for Peace’ attracts thousands of participants

VietNamNet Bridge – About 1,200 athletes from 16 provinces and cities will take part in the 35th ’Run for Peace’ race sponsored by Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) daily on October 5. Photo: NDVietNamNet Bridge – About 1,200 athletes from 16 provinces and cities will take part in the 35th ’Run for Peace’ race sponsored by Ha Noi Moi... Read more

Depositors calm after two-day run on HK’s Bank of East Asia

The run on Bank of East Asia (BEA) eased Thursday after reassurance from officials and a high-profile tycoon’s stock purchase helped soothe panicked depositors. Customers queue up at a BEA branch in Hong Kong, September 24, 2008. Hundreds of Hongkongers swarmed BEA branches for a second day to withdraw their deposits. (Photo: chinadaily.com/Agencies)Fewer... Read more