Nguyễn Hùng Vọng of Tân Phú District told Việt Nam News: “In heavy rains Bàu Cát Street used to be flooded so severely that I could not drive my motorbike. I had to move out to another district to live.” … [Read more...] about HCM City restores polluted canals one by one
Vrishabhavathi river pollution
Tịnh Tâm Lake reopened to visitors
The managing board of the site said the lake and old buildings on the two artificial islands – Phương Trượng and Bồng Lai – were recovered to the original designs from previous centuries, while water pollution was improved. … [Read more...] about Tịnh Tâm Lake reopened to visitors
Former Hanoi mayor Nguyen Duc Chung involved in VND60bill loss-making cases
The highs and lows of Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung Hanoi Peopel's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung, who has been suspended from duties, over the years has engaged in a number of memorable activities and made impressive statements as the Hanoi Police Director and Hanoi Mayor. … [Read more...] about Former Hanoi mayor Nguyen Duc Chung involved in VND60bill loss-making cases
Tinh Tam Lake reopened to visitors
A bamboo and timber structure spans over the Tinh Tam Lake. The former royal palace garden now opens for visitors after one year of restoration and redecoration. Photo courtesy of Thua Thien-Hue newspaper The lake and classic architecture were left in ruin for years due to bad weather and wartime, while household wastewater from local residents had polluted the lake. … [Read more...] about Tinh Tam Lake reopened to visitors
