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Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - V.League 1 champions Hanoi FC will be gunning for glory against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s April 25 Sports Club (4.25 SC) in the second leg of AFC Cup Inter-zonal Final at Kim Il-sung Stadium on October 2. The two sides drew 2-2 in the first leg at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi on September 25. ASEAN Zonal champions Hanoi need to beat their rivals who were East Zonal winners or finish with a high-scoring draw. The team from the capital will feature the first Vietnamese side to play at the ground since a training session held by The Cong in 1968. Hanoi's attack will feature Nguyen Van Quyet, Nguyen Quang Hai and Pape Omar  Faye. However, Hanoi will be without No 1 goalkeeper Nguyen Van Cong due to injury. Bui Tien Dung or Phi Minh Long will stand in for him having not featured much this season. “Anything can happen in football. Hanoi’s strength lies … [Read more...] about Hanoi FC gunning for AFC Cup Inter-zonal Final victory

GIC/AHK: Stable, transparent and reliable legal framework needed   Marko Walde, Chief Representative, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce Vietnam (GIC/AHK).Photo: GIC/AHK We perceive the business and investment environment consisting of economic and non-economic factors and the results could be an increase in economic output and thereby economic growth. If we look at the economic results of Hanoi, we would say that 2019 will be a successful year of Hanoi with a number of positive developments and perspectives. Hanoi expects 7.4 – 7.6% economic growth for 2019 and according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, this city attracted more than US$5.3 billion in foreign direct investment projects in the first half of 2019, establishing itself as the country’s top FDI destination this year. Hanoi encourages and promotes innovation and start-ups as well as shows its commitment to become a smart city by implementing green and clean energy as well as … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s investment climate in the eyes of foreign businesses

As many as 2,500 elementary teachers and pupils in Hanoi joined delegates from international organizations in a meeting held in the capital city on October 13 in response to Global Handwashing Day [October 15], local media reported.   Regular hand washing with soap contributes to preventing diseases and protecting people’s health. Photo: Thien Tam Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son stressed that washing hands with soap is a simple action, but few Vietnamese practice this hygienic habit, even in medical facilities. Son stressed that it is an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases such as hand-foot-and-mouth disease, diarrhea and typhoid fever, particularly among pupils. The official called on sectors, administrations at all levels, organizations and media agencies to collaborate with the health sector in promoting communication campaigns to raise public awareness on the importance of hand-washing.   Besides, … [Read more...] about Hanoi joins Global Handwashing Day

Hanoi aims to put electric buses into use in the period of 2021-2025, part of the city's efforts to develop a green public transport system and reduce environment pollution, local media reported. For many days, Hanoi’s air quality is as poor as measured at 10 monitoring stations. The AQI (the average daily air quality index) in the capital city remains at orange level (which means unhealthy for sensitive groups of people).   Developing green public transport is considered a solution to reduce air pollution. Photo: giaothonghanoi One of the main causes for the serious air pollution is the increase in number of private vehicles with uncontrolled emissions. Statistics show that now Hanoi has nearly six million motorbikes. Besides, the number of cars has reached 600,000, excluding taxis and vehicles coming from other provinces. In order to overcome the increasingly serious air pollution, Hanoi’s authority attaches importance to developing public transport as … [Read more...] about Hanoi to develop green public transport

Hanoi may have as many modes of public transport as possible; however, buses will remain mainstream public transport modal for at least another 20 years, Prof. Tu Sy Sua, an urban transport expert, said at a workshop in Hanoi on June 20. According to the urban transport expert, currently buses are facing a decline in market share while the locals' travelling demand is increasing.   Buses to remain Hanoi's mainstream public transport for another 20 years. Photo: Internet In the 2020-2030 period, Hanoi will have some types of public transport with large capacity such as eight Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes and nine urban railway lines. However, in the coming period, these modes of public transport only meet 4-5% of the demand even operating at full capacity. Thus, the remaining passengers will still use buses, accounting for 15-20%. In addition, the future development of bus transport should ensure service quality and management through standardized data connection, Sua … [Read more...] about Buses to remain Hanoi’s mainstream public transport in next 20 years