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Long Bien bridge is a witness to the resilience of Hanoi in the two resistance wars as well as the dramatic changes of this city in the new era. It is the first steel bridge in Hanoi, also one of the first bridges built by the French colonial regime in Vietnam. It was originally named after the Governor-General of French Indochina - Paul Doumer and was renamed Long Bien in 1954 when the Vietnamese totally defeated the French in the Dien Bien Phu battle. … [Read more...] about Inner-city bridges create new Hanoi urban facelift

Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietbuild Hanoi International Exhibition 2020 opened in the capital on November 25, showcasing a series of new products, technologies, and services from the construction sector. Approximately 1,200 stalls are exhibiting new and high-quality brands from countries globally, particularly those that help to meet demand for housing, construction, and interior decorations. According to the organising board, the exhibition serves to meet business demands for trade promotion and technology transfer towards the stable and consistent development of the construction industry. This is especially vital amid the current context of the economy being greatly affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. In recent years, Vietbuild Hanoi has become a venue for various firms to meet, boost trade promotion, and seek investment. Trade promotion activities, business-matching events, seminars, conferences, a business forum, and other activities aimed at introducing the … [Read more...] about Vietbuild Hanoi International Exhibition 2020 opens

The Starlake urban town project, invested by South Korea's Daewoo E&C, covers 186 hectares inXuan La Ward of Tay Ho District, Nghia Do Ward of Cau Giay District, and Xuan Tao & Co Nhue Ward of Bac Tu Liem District. … [Read more...] about Kites fly high as Hanoi unwinds amidst Covid-19 respite

Tran Thi Nhung, an employee of another labor export company who took a xe om (motorbike taxi) to travel 20 km from her house in Phung Town in Dan Phuong District, saw nearly 100 people already waiting when she reached at 8 a.m. … [Read more...] about Labor companies rush to apply for visas as Japan eases travel ban

Since it’s launch three months ago, the organising board received over 2,000 photos from 256 photographers originating in six countries. The entries were high-quality photos reflecting the beauty of heritage and cultural landscapes as well as stories about the connection amongst the people and between humanity and nature. Speaking at the opening ceremony for the exhibition, head of the cultural department Hanoi in the UNESCO Office, Pham Thi Thanh Huong, said that the contest aimed to change public awareness of cultural diversity. The photos will contribute to creating a rich database that will help UNESCO share the beauty and value of Vietnamese culture to international friends, she added. For his part, German Ambassador to Vietnam Guido Hildneremphasised that the exhibition was part of a project to preserve Vietnamese cultural heritage launched by the UNESCO, offering an opportunity for Germany to further contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage in the country. … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition highlights Vietnamese culture and people