HCM City Management and Operation Centre for Public Transport has put into use a new modern bus terminal in District 1. The 5,600 square-metre Ben Thanh bus terminal in Ham Nghi District has total investment capital of VND8.5 billion (USD387,363). The terminal has 12 electronic screens connecting the centre via the internet and four modern restrooms. Cameras are installed at the terminal and linked to HCM City Management and Operation Centre for Public Transport for management and supervision. Passengers can express their attitude to services by clicking icons on electronic screens. The station is expected to attract more people in using public transport, reducing traffic congestion and traffic accidents in HCM City. There are currently 33 different bus routes passing through the terminal, accounting for around 30% of the city’s total bus traffic, according to the terminal’s management centre. This terminal replaces the … [Read more...] about New HCM City bus terminal put into operation
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Hanoia opens new store in Sofitel Metropole Hanoi
In the heart of Hanoi's French Quarter next to Hoan Kiem Lake and the Opera House, Hanoia’s new store opens on Thursday December 28 giving travelers and lacquer lovers in town a chance to discover the excellence of Vietnamese craftsmanship. Located on 56 Ly Thai To Street, adjacent to luxury fashion stores such as Hermès and Richard Mille, Hanoia Metropole was designed by a French architect and features a contemporary interior design. Cozy yet elegant, Hanoia Metropole is a world of high-end lacquer, where European design is perfectly blended with traditional Vietnamese craft. Hanoia’s latest iconic, creative and timeless collections are on display in the new store for people who want to refresh their home décor for New Year’s celebrations or want to take home a truly unique piece of this beautiful country. By transmitting the essence of Vietnamese culture and its sublime aesthetics, they evoke a joyful journey back … [Read more...] about Hanoia opens new store in Sofitel Metropole Hanoi
I can start getting ready for the most exciting New Year time in Vietnam Most Recent News
NDO - How a city marks the New Year says a lot about the character of the city and spending the New Year in Hanoi certainly has a particular feeling and charm. I have had the chance to experience New Year’s Eve in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Amsterdam, Chiang Mai, Saigon and now Hanoi. It was exciting to sense the city buzzing with excitement and preparations for the huge public gathers on the streets, in parks and around the city’s many beautiful lakes. In the early evening of December 31, the anticipation and excitement growing for the big moment marking the end of 2015 and start of 2016 was palpable on the streets of Hanoi and all across the country and world. I was sitting at my desk at the Nhan Dan office on the evening of December 31 and was lucky enough to have a prime view of Hoan Kiem lake. I could hear the musical rumbles of sound systems gearing up for the big night, with a buzz of crowds around the lake getting ready. I was once again … [Read more...] about I can start getting ready for the most exciting New Year time in Vietnam Most Recent News
Traffic hotlines set up during New Year holiday
The National Traffic Safety Committee has announced 20 hotlines to receive complaints about traffic problems during the 2018 New Year holiday and the following spring festivals. A traffic accidentCitizens having complaints about issues relating to road traffic can call seven mobile numbers of 0983608989, 0916608085, 0903479808, 0915908085, 0915969900, 0964045445, and 0962665953.Those who have problems regarding railway are advised to use the hotlines of 01676623357, 02438220424, 02363820444, and 02835262959.Meanwhile, reports on issues in inland waterways can be conveyed to the hotlines of 0243548188 and 0942107474.The hotlines for problems regarding traffic safety and accidents are 0868911911, 0977497897, 0989088719, 0941329634, and 0936198387. Reports on airways-related issues can be conveyed to 0902999655 while the Department of Traffic Police will receive reports on violations of traffic rules and traffic jams via 0692342608.Traffic accidents rose sharply during the Tet … [Read more...] about Traffic hotlines set up during New Year holiday
Voting for 7 new world wonders via telephones
(Cinet) – According to the official declaration of NewOpenWorld at the website http://www.new7wonder.com, from 9 March 2011, NewOpenWorld started working out to vote for 7 new world wonders via telephones beside the method of email. Accordingly, the international telephone wire is always ready for 24 hours per day for everyone in the world to be able to vote for the favorite destination. To vote for Ha Long bay, you should dial the phone numbers +23 9220 1055; +1 869 760 5990; +1 649 339 8080; +44 758 900 1290 (the mark + is the sign for the international assess code), at the end of the dialogues, after hearing the declaration, you should press 4 numbers 7712 (the number of people representing Ha Long Bay). When the voters hear the thanks, it means that you vote successfully for Ha Long bay via telephone. Besides, Newopenworld also works out some warnings when voting via telephone such as: if voting for Ha Long Bay, you should always remember … [Read more...] about Voting for 7 new world wonders via telephones