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
Egyptian tourism night in Hanoi
(Cinet)- On September 17, in Ha Noi, the Embassy of Egypt in Ha Noi and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism co-organised Egyptian tourism night.This is one of activities to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Viet Nam and Egypt diplomatic relations and promote Egyptian tourism. On the occasion, representatives from Egypt's tourism offices met with Vietnamese travel agents as well as the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism to enhance the co-operation between the two countries in the field. "Egypt, the largest emerging democracy in the Middle East, is ready now more than any other time, especially now that all tourism cities, destinations, and attractions are fully secured, to receive millions of tourists from all over the world," said Egyptian Ambassador to Viet Nam Reda El-Taify. "Egypt, with its generous people, unique geographical position, and moderate weather most of the year, welcomes you to visit its attractions. We have an old proverb that says whoever comes … [Read more...] about Egyptian tourism night in Hanoi
Many playgrounds in Hanoi attract visitors during the holiday season Most Recent News
NDO - On the morning of September 3, the light weather in Hanoi was suitable for fun activities during the National Day holiday. Transportation eased off, while shopping centers and parks attracted large numbers of people who came out to play. At the walking street of Hoan Kiem lake, the people walk and enjoy the fresh air under the Hanoi sky … [Read more...] about Many playgrounds in Hanoi attract visitors during the holiday season Most Recent News