The station is planned to be located at km9+864,645 under the park by Hoan Kiem Lake on Dinh Tien Hoang street with three floors, including a concourse level, a technical area and a platform level. The shortest distance from the station to Hoan Kiem Lake is some 10m. According to the initial design, the station will have four gates. … [Read more...] about Majority want metro station near Hoan Kiem Lake
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‘Kilometre Zero’ landmark to be placed at Hoan Kiem Lake
A landmark to designate “Kilometre Zero (Km) “ is planned for unveiling at the capital city’s Hoan Kiem Lake this year, according to Nguyen Trong Tuan of the national steering committee for the 1,000 th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. Scientists and city officials are currently discussing design details and the exact location for the landmark, says Tuan. … [Read more...] about ‘Kilometre Zero’ landmark to be placed at Hoan Kiem Lake
Hoan Kiem Dis. to focus on development of night-time economy
Activities at the walking space in the Old Quarter and at the cultural, service, trading and tourist space of Phung Hung-Gam Cau streets will take place at the same time as those at the walking space around Hoan Kiem Lake and neighboring areas. Currently, the Hoan Kiem walking space is open from 7 p.m. on Fridays till midnight on Sundays. … [Read more...] about Hoan Kiem Dis. to focus on development of night-time economy
International Cycling Tournament – VTV Ton Hoa Sen Cup 2017 launched
This year’s tournament drew the participation of 84 cyclists from seven domestic and four foreign teams. After the opening ceremony, the cyclists did 30 laps around Hoan Kiem Lake, equivalent to 51 km. Le Nguyen Nguyet Minh from Vietnam USA Society English - Ho Chi Minh City team won the first stage and temporarily owned the yellow jersey. The second place went to Minh’s teammate and also his brother Le Van Duan, followed by Desriac Loic from Bikelife VDC. … [Read more...] about International Cycling Tournament – VTV Ton Hoa Sen Cup 2017 launched
Balancing act required for efficiency of ODA in Vietnam
Of course, each locality has its reasons for the speed of ODA disbursement. Nguyen Doan Toan, Deputy Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, said that problems in policy adjustments and foreign loan arrangement have slowed down the disbursement in the capital this year. For instance, Hanoi has yet to complete the second urban railway project which includes the construction of the South Thanh Long-Tran Hung Dao section close to Hoan Kiem Lake as construction and bidding packages of the project were not yet disbursed. … [Read more...] about Balancing act required for efficiency of ODA in Vietnam
