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Headquarter of Viettel Group in Hà Nội. Việt Nam should have a strategy to promote the development of green buildings, a vital part of achieving the country's environmental goals. — Photo kinhtedothi.vn HÀ NỘI — Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Việt Nam to achieve its environmental objectives. The energy used by high-rise buildings in Việt Nam accounts for around 35-40 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption. A survey by real estate service firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) showed that around 40 per cent of gas emissions came from real estate. According to the Việt Nam Green Building Council, there are about 200 green buildings across the country. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021 (COP26), Việt Nam committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve the environmental goals, Việt Nam needs to develop more energy-saving buildings that are high quality to reduce the negative impact on the … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Việt Nam

Headquarter of Viettel Group in Ha Noi. Viet Nam should have a strategy to promote the development of green buildings, a vital part of achieving the country's environmental goals. — Photo kinhtedothi.vn Developing energy-efficient buildings is an inevitable trend for Viet Nam to achieve its environmental objectives. The energy used by high-rise buildings in Viet Nam accounts for around 35-40 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption. A survey by real estate service firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) showed that around 40 per cent of gas emissions came from real estate. According to the Viet Nam Green Building Council, there are about 200 green buildings across the country. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021 (COP26), Viet Nam committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve the environmental goals, Viet Nam needs to develop more energy-saving buildings that are high quality to reduce the negative impact on the environment, … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Viet Nam

Headquarter of Viettel Group in Hanoi. Vietnam should have a strategy to promote the development of green buildings, a vital part of achieving the country's environmental goals. - Photo kinhtedothi.vn The energy used by high-rise buildings in Vietnam accounts for around 35-40 per cent of the country’s total energy consumption. A survey by real estate service firm Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) showed that around 40 per cent of gas emissions came from real estate. According to the Vietnam Green Building Council, there are about 200 green buildings across the country. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021 (COP26), Vietnam committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To achieve the environmental goals, Vietnam needs to develop more energy-saving buildings that are high quality to reduce the negative impact on the environment, and save maintenance and repair costs and future energy use. According to CWK, the urban ecosystem development, … [Read more...] about Energy-efficient buildings on the rise in Vietnam

MARKET OF BEAUTY: Đông Ba Market is a large trading centre imbued with the tradition of the ancient capital Huế. Photo from the market's Facebook page Mai Trang Linh Returning to the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế after more than two years of lockdown due to the pandemic, Lưu Hoàng Long and his wife, a Vietnamese Australian, chose first to visit Đông Ba Market, the biggest traditional local shopping centre in the ancient royal city of Huế. The couple and a group of overseas Vietnamese who started their trip through the country early this month from their native home in the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng could not help but be surprised at the changes in the market. Besides the usual crowded and busy atmosphere and familiar hospitality of sellers, the visitors were amazed at the changes, particularly the trade promotion programmes for traditional handicrafts -- one of the most attractions of the market. Looking at the pop-up booths displaying different kinds … [Read more...] about Huế’s Đông Ba Market revamped to lure tourists

A restaurant in the capital that never fails to impress with its classic local dishes and rarefied setting SWORN IN: World famous chef Gordon Ramsay has visited the restaurant, which has proved great for marketing. by Nguyễn Mỹ Hà Flights have been resumed after a taxing COVID period, and Vietnamese living abroad were seen flying back to Việt Nam to visit their ageing parents after a two-year lockdown. After hugging their parents to their heart's content, they also needed to catch up with old friends. And just like old friends in the old days, Old Hà Nội Restaurant was a popular choice to host guests. And we joined in, with a joyous reunion dinner. Conveniently located in a neighbourhood where both the Old Quarter and French Quarter are within walking distance. Old Hà Nội is located in a French-style villa, and has all the grace and grandeur required for a reunion dinner to welcome expatriated friends. We were a big group, so we had a big feast, doting all the best … [Read more...] about The Old Hà Nội: ideal to meet old friends

The Grand Opening Ceremony of Hue Festival 2022 officially opens on June 25. The ceremony with light shows and dazzling fireworks display, Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) fashion show, and special art program reviving the beauty, hoariness, cultural heritages and traditional craft villages of the Imperial City of Hue offered some exciting experiences and left a deep impression to local people and visitors. On the same day, a hot air balloon festival, an exhibition presenting 20 paintings of Truyen Kieu (Tale of Kieu) and traditional costumes of ASEAN countries opened. The week of arts and culture , themed "Cultural heritage with integration and development" that will be organized from June 25-30 includes a series of activities, such as the Grand Opening Ceremony, a street festival with the participation of local and international art, music shows, folk art performances, food fair, International Trade Fair, Ao Dai festival and among. Foreign tourists … [Read more...] about Grand Opening Ceremony of Hue Festival 2022 officially held

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Huế Festival 2022 which opened on Saturday in central Thừa Thiên-Huế Province. VNA/VNS Photo THỪA THIÊN HUẾ  The central province of Thừa Thiên Huế has been drawing in tourists with this year’s Huế Festival, promoting its image after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, announced Nguyễn Thanh Bình, vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. The pandemic caused many small and medium travel firms in the province to close and forced many people to seek other employment. However, with the reopening of the country’s tourism sector and the year-round activities of Huế Festival 2022, the number of visitors to the province increased sharply in April and May and should continue to rise. Many businesses are motivated to upgrade facilities and recruit human resources to meet surging demand. Nguyễn Thùy Vân, owner of Sunny homestay in Huế City’s Vỹ Dạ Ward, took advantage of the lockdown to upgrade her … [Read more...] about Huế Festival 2022 revitalises pandemic-hit tourism industry of Thừa Thiên Huế

SeaBank, BRG Group and Vietnam Airlines launch a co-branded credit card called SeATravel in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of SeaBank Joint Stock Commercial Bank Southeast Asia, BRG Group and Vietnam Airlines Corporation (Vietnam Airlines) have launched a co-branded credit card called SeATravel, with many premium privileges and incentives, including deals on aviation, resorts, golf and shopping. Customers who successfully issued a SeATravel card will receive 3,000 Lotusmiles bonus miles that can be used to redeem airline tickets and upgrade services, along with the privilege of discount airfares when purchasing on the Vietnam Airlines website, which offers a 40 per cent discount for economy class and 20 per cent for business class from June 15 to December 31, 2022. SeABank also offers many incentives for customers to shop and spend via SeATravel card, such as experiencing an 18-hole golf round at four golf courses - BRG Kings Island Golf Resort, BRG Legend Hill Golf Resort, BRG Rube … [Read more...] about SeABank, BRG, Vietnam Airlines launch SeATravel co-branded credit card

The sculpture of the toad sets a world record as the largest ceramic sculpture of a mythical creature. — Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records HÀ NỘI Two Vietnamese ceramic works will be recognised as having set Guinness World Records at a ceremony in Hà Nội tomorrow (June 30). The ceramic works, created by Vietnamese artisan Nguyễn Hùng and Hương Việt Ceramic Company, include a sculpture of a toad and a carved and embossed ceramic plate. They have been recognised as the largest ceramic sculpture of a mythical creature and the largest carved ceramic plates, respectively. The sculpture of the toad, measuring 173.5cm in length, 110cm in width and 77.8cm in height, was made of clay and a unique enamel. The mythical creature depicted is known as the holy three-legged toad or feng shui toad in Asia and is a symbol of prosperity. Sitting atop a pile of coins and gold bullion, the toad features the yin and yang symbol on its head, a coin in its mouth, and the Great … [Read more...] about Vietnamese ceramic artist sets two Guinness World Records