A 17 percent rise in 2019 took the number of Hanoi's foreign arrivals to 7.02 million, but it was only a fourth of Hong Kong’s and a third of Bangkok and Singapore’s, according to a report released last Saturday by the city tourism department. The number of international visitors to Kuala Lumpur was double that of Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Hanoi trails regional tourist hubs in attracting visitors
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Ministry warns of health risks from Hanoi light bulb warehouse fire
On Wednesday, a five-hour blaze that started at 6 p.m. destroyed a third of the inventory at a 6,000-square-meter warehouse belonging to the Rang Dong Light Source and Vacuum Flask Joint Stock Company in Thanh Xuan District. The inventory included light bulbs. … [Read more...] about Ministry warns of health risks from Hanoi light bulb warehouse fire
Hanoi Train Street wears deserted look as police prevent tourists’ entry
Warning signs in both Vietnamese and English had been erected along the train street, but were mostly ignored, forcing authorities to take action. Police said that they would increase patrols around the area and ask travel agencies to advise tourists not to rush to the railway tracks for selfies and compromise public safety. … [Read more...] about Hanoi Train Street wears deserted look as police prevent tourists’ entry
Calligraphic watermelons a priced Tet offering in Hanoi
Calligraphic watermelons are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Calligraphic watermelons are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Calligraphic grapefruits are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Calligraphic grapefruits are sold at the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Mai Thuong / Tuoi Tre Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Calligraphic watermelons a priced Tet offering in Hanoi
Woman probed for pimping in Vietnam
Tran Thi Binh, 34, who hails from the northern province of Ninh Binh, worked at a nail salon in neighboring Thanh Hoa Province and often agreed to have sex with her customers for money. … [Read more...] about Woman probed for pimping in Vietnam
