Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba Salvado Valdes Mesa in Hanoi on September 13 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong had a meeting with First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba Salvado Valdes Mesa in Hanoi on September 13. The Cuban delegation was in Vietnam to attend activities marking 45 years since leader Fidel Castro visited the liberated area in the south of Vietnam in September 1973. At the meeting, Mesa highlighted the significance of Fidel Castro’s visit to Quang Tri province in 1973, noting that the trip became a symbol for the special Cuba-Vietnam relations. On behalf of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and the Cuban State and people, he affirmed the wish and resolve to realise the last teachings of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro and President Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Party leader welcomes Cuban First Vice President in Hanoi
Hanoi weather september
Hanoi reports first dengue fever outbreak of the year
Hanoi has reported the first dengue fever outbreak this year with ten new infections since last week, news website VietNamNet said Tuesday. The capital city health authorities also said steps are being taken to contain the outbreak in Phuc La Commune, Ha Dong District. They said the area has many ongoing constructions which have created water holes that facilitate mosquito breeding. … [Read more...] about Hanoi reports first dengue fever outbreak of the year
Hanoi, HCM city among best value for money routes in September
Singapore’s Skyscanner has named Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city among low-cost destinations in September. According to the website, tourists will save 25.9%, equivalent to USD97.3 if they go to Hanoi in September. Flights in that month cost about USD277.8 while the 2015 average is USD375.15. "Hanoi gets festive as the country celebrates the country’s National Day in September. September also marks the end of the long rainy season. Autumn will begin, which in Hanoi means the season of blossoms and love. The weather is obviously more comfortable as it is cooler," said the website. Tourists need to check out the streets decked out in red lanterns in mid-Autumn festival and they were advised to try mooncakes in Vietnam. Visiting Ho Chi Minh city at that time can help tourists save 31.2%, equivalent to USD153.1 compared to USD222.6 for the average of 2015. "September marks the end of the domestic tourist season in Vietnam. During this month, Ho Chi Minh city will have some … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCM city among best value for money routes in September
Hanoi has first dengue outbreak
VietNamNet Bridge - This dengue outbreak occurred in Phuc La ward, Ha Dong district, with 10 patients. Fortunately, there is no serious case. Mr. Nguyen Van Tho, Director of the Center for Preventive Medicine of Ha Dong district told VietNamNet that the dengue outbreak was detected last weekend and it was immediately treated under the due process. Early this week the Preventive Medicine Menter of Ha Dong district sprayed chemicals to kill mosquito larvae in Phuc La ward, with 30 sprayers. In the next few days, this task will be continued to eliminate the root of mosquito larvae. Medical experts said that there are many underway construction works in Phuc La Ward, where have many underground tanks, which are favorable environment for the development of mosquito larvae. Chemicals were poured into underground tanks to kill germs. So far this year, Ha Dong District has had 14 people with dengue fever. The situation is not complicated as previous years, but according to Mr. Tho, the … [Read more...] about Hanoi has first dengue outbreak
Italian expert: “It’s the old quarters of Hanoi that lures tourists!”
An expert from the Italian Embassy in Vietnam said old, small houses are unique and of great cultural value. International tourists prefer renting such houses than living in apartments in modern urban areas like Ciputra. Addressing a seminar on Hanoi Old Quarters Preservation held on September 10 th, the Italian expert said that he was sad seeing some structures being destroyed whenever he returned Hanoi. “If Hanoians are not aware of preserving the old quarters, then the image of the old quarters of Hanoi should be rebuilt in the outskirts in 20 years”, he shared. The expert said that one of things attracting tourists to Hanoi were the old quarters, not skyscrapers. The old quarters made Hanoi different from other cities across the world. “We possess precious treasures but we do not know how to preserve them. The old quarters of Hanoi have been badly affected by the market economy; thus the regulations on preservation need to be stricter. And it is necessary to … [Read more...] about Italian expert: “It’s the old quarters of Hanoi that lures tourists!”