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The F1 track bringing benefits to surrounding projects According to Do Thu Hang, director of Savills Hanoi, the liquidity and selling price of real estate in Hanoi inching up is a good signal for the whole market. Because of good liquidity, the supply from investors has increased significantly over time, reflecting optimism in the market. … [Read more...] about Hanoi real estate market welcomes New Year with good news

The investigation police agency also issued decisions to arrest and prosecute seven others for murder, illegally storing and using weapons, and attacking on-duty officials. The Ministry announced on January 17 that through on-going investigation into the murder, illegally storing and using weapons, and attacking on-duty officials in Dong Tam Commune, the Investigation Police Office under the Hanoi Municipal Police Department found that some individuals and organisations from in and outside Vietnam had sent money to support the protestors. The Investigation Police Office has asked credit institutions in and outside Vietnam to co-operate with the Vietnamese police to block the bank accounts related with the case. One of the bank accounts that have been blocked is account No.0611001987139 opened at the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, under the name Nguyen Thuy Hanh. The Ministry also warned individuals and organisations not to send money to bank accounts … [Read more...] about Police warn of finance funding for Hanoi protestors

Attending the conference, Ngo Hoai Chung, from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, said he’s optimistic about the development of tourism because 2020 will see big anniversaries and international events, including the Formula One Grand Prix and the 1,010th anniversary of the founding of Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to become smart travel destination

A street carnival held in the pedestrian-only street around Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake on May 19 had the participation of 80 Vietnamese and foreign artists to promote Hanoi as the “City for Peace”. This was the second street carnival held in the capital as part of efforts to boost tourism and create cultural spaces for locals during weekends. —VNA/VNS Photo Lam Khanh … [Read more...] about Sword Lake – the heart of Hanoi

The Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao metro project will use official development assistance from Japan and reciprocal capital from the Vietnamese government. Although the project has not been implemented, its investment capital has been adjusted up from VND19.5 trillion (US$838.5 million) to VND35.6 trillion (US$1.53 billion). … [Read more...] about Hanoi considers vehicle ban, metro underground station near Hoan Kiem Lake