KOICA signed a deal with Thua Thien-Hue Province in the central region to transform the provincial capital of Hue into a smart city with a focus on culture and tourism, the Office of the provincial People’s Committee said on Friday. … [Read more...] about South Korea pledges $13mn to help Vietnam province build smart city
Cities skylines layout ideas
Ho Chi Minh City seeks feedback on new administrative building
The first two underground levels of the new building are expected to be the workplace of the municipal People’s Committee and decision-making People’s Council, while the second to sixth above-ground floors will become offices for eight departments. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks feedback on new administrative building
HCM City given a facelift ahead of 13th National Party Congress
Foreign media highlight significance of 13th Party Congress to Vietnam Russia’s “Multi-polar world” magazine has run an article by journalist Pavel Vinogradov highlighting the context and significance of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. … [Read more...] about HCM City given a facelift ahead of 13th National Party Congress
A village tiptoeing on stilts
Yet what is the most special about the village is its residents live in stilt houses built upon the layout of ancient stilt houses in Dinh Hoa historic site. The stilt houses there belong to one of the oldest cultures in Vietnam. Standing in the rustic wooden houses which are half hidden in forests may remind tourists of familiar things in their childhood. … [Read more...] about A village tiptoeing on stilts
What’s on January 25-31 (Daily updated)
Until Feb 29, Megan Gallery, 299 Trung Kinh street, Cau Giay district An exhibition entitled Sac Mau - Nhung Manh Ghep (The Pieces of Colours) showing some 40 paintings by To Do Huong Giang, Nguyen Van Duy, Vu Do Tuan Duy, Nguyen Trung Hieu, Pham Quang Huy and Nguyen Danh Lam. The artists, who are aged from 13 to 22 years old and have autism, have learned to paint at a charity painting class run by artist Luong Giang. Hanoi-Online exhibition featuring shared culture of Vietnam, Australia … [Read more...] about What’s on January 25-31 (Daily updated)