Leading experts sharing their views on preventing disputes between developers and residents at VIR and Venus Corporation’s seminar last week Vietnam is one of the countries enjoying the fastest pace of urban development in the world, with urbanisation at the end of 2019 estimated to sit at around 40 per cent. It is projected that in two decades’ time around 50 per cent of the country’s population will live in urban areas. The fast growth of the property market in the recent past has enabled thousands of apartment units to be launched every year, giving rise to the industry of operation and management of such properties, through hundreds of domestic and international services providers. The fast increase of the property market has, however, also been causing much conflict among related sides such as property developers, residents, and operators which put professional management and operation skills in ever higher demand. According to the Ministry of Construction … [Read more...] about Common grounds in urban disputes
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Vertical cities – the destination of urban space
Vertical city relieves pressure on urban development In 2015, two famous architects Kenneth King and Kellogg and partners unveiled the book titled “Vertical City: A Solution for Sustainable Living”, the ground-breaking 619-page book that envisions a sustainable future through the emerging technologies of vertical cities. To complete this book, the two authors interviewed more than 30 of the world's top architects, urban designers, engineers, microbiologists, as well as transportation and sustainability experts to discuss the concept of a vertical city as a potential solution to many of our world's greatest problems, including rapid population growth, environmental destruction, and the loss of arable land. Vertical cities can save energy, support the growing population, and preserve horizontal spaces for food production, nature, and recreation. Vertical cities could be a solution to the pressing problems of urban development The concept of vertical city was … [Read more...] about Vertical cities – the destination of urban space
Four women arrested in bodies-in-concrete case
The police have detained four women for suspected involvement in a murder case in which two bodies found encased in concrete in Binh Duong Province. Four women arrested in bodies-in-concrete case On May 15, the bodies of two men were found encased in concrete in a local house. The house's first owner had sold the property to another person who rented it out to a variety of tenants. According to locals, the house was rented eight months ago to two women and a man. Local described the three as uncommunicative and unfriendly. The police later identified the people, name and car number plates of the two women who were suspected to be involved in the case and launched a search for them. A group of four women were detained after the employee at a hotel in Phu Tho Ward recognised the number plates and their faces. The women were arrested as they were trying to leave Binh Duong at midnight on May 18. According to the employee, the group came to the hotel a month ago. Only one of … [Read more...] about Four women arrested in bodies-in-concrete case
Art exhibition exists forever in public spaces
Viet Nam News By Thúy Hằng HÀ NỘI — Virtual art is still a new concept in Việt Nam, but Manzi Art Space in Hà Nội has launched recently Into Thin Air 2 – a new application which offers users a completely new way to enjoy art. By using Into Thin Air 2, users don’t need to visit museums, galleries or exhibitions to view art. Instead, they can view and interact with artworks through a free online application using augmented reality (AR) technology which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to their phones or tablets. All artworks exist virtually and are only accessible on a particular site. According to the project’s initiator and founder of Manzi Art Space, Trâm Vũ, by using a virtual platform, the artworks will exist forever. “Tou could say that Into Thin Air is a never ending art exhibition,” she said. A long-term project initiated and curated by Manzi, Into Thin Air aims … [Read more...] about Art exhibition exists forever in public spaces
Hoan Kiem Walking Street – exemplary in cultural space creation: EU ambassador
The Hanoitimes - With a large under-30 population and rapid urbanization, Vietnam offers a large market for the creative industry to grow. Hoan Kiem Walking Street in Hanoi is one of the best examples for building creative cultural spaces in the creative economy of Vietnam, said Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam, Ambassador Bruno Angelet on the sideline of the seminar titled “The role of cultural and creative hubs in the creative economy of Vietnam” on November 7. The event was held by the British Council Vietnam in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Vietnam, Bruno Angelet. Photo: Ha Phuong According to Bruno Angelet, in 2016, the Government of Vietnam showed strong support for its emerging cultural industries through the approval of the National Strategy for the Development of Cultural Industries to 2020 vision to 2030. "However, in urban planning, Vietnam should think of … [Read more...] about Hoan Kiem Walking Street – exemplary in cultural space creation: EU ambassador