Located about 16 km west of Hanoi, Hoai Duc district is an agricultural area that grows rice and fruit trees and is home to some traditional craft villages. The district is one of the leaders in new-style rural development. They signed a commitment in 2011 to encourage communes to compete with each other in building new-style rural areas; launched a movement in 2013 to involve everyone in the district in building commune and hamlet roads and irrigation systems; and organized competitions on new rural development for young people. Ly Van Huong from Van Yen commune said, “Under the new rural development program, more investment has been made in infrastructure, schools, and social security. People have benefited from new roads, electricity, and safer water.” Yen So commune was selected to pilot the new-style rural development program. By the end of 2016, all communes in Hoai Duc had met the new-style rural criteria. To date all local communes and towns have met national health standards; most of 128 villages have been designated ‘cultural villages’; and every hamlet has a house for community cultural activities. Nguyen Khac But, Vice President of Tien Le Agricultural Cooperative in Tien Yen commune, told VOV that recognized as a specialized farming area, the commune has been awarded a project worth US$440,000 and an irrigation system. The district has taught farmers specialized farming techniques and a closed production process from planting to consumption. The cooperative has cooperated with four companies to guarantee outlets for farm produce. Over the… [Read full story]
Hanoi approves plan for affordable condos in Hoai Duc By Dinh Dung - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Hanoi municipal authorities have approved plans to develop an exciting low-cost condo project at Van Canh Commune in Hoai Duc District in the capital city. Project Bac An Khanh, initiated by Vietnam Construction and Import-Export Corporation (Vinaconex) and Hanoi Housing Development and Investment Company (Handico), will cover some 18 hectares, and accommodate some 17,500 people, according to Vietnam News Agency. It’s part of an overall low-cost housing strategy for Hanoi. One year ago officials approved total investment of VND3,600 billion for…... [read more]
Besides building the current Dalat to become an international tourism hub, authorities of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have set their eye on establishing five urban satellite centers around it. According to the urban planning of Dalat from 2020 to 2050 as proposed by French architects, the new Dalat will have a total area of 3,308 square kilometers, which is eight times larger than its current 395 km2. It will be equal to the area of Hanoi. The new Dalat city is planned to expand towards districts Don Duong, Lac Duong, Duc Trong, and Lam Ha. According to…... [read more]
VietNamNet Bridge - Below are pictures of Hanoi's most modern residential centers as Ciputra, Times City, Royal City and Ecopark from a height of 200m. The Manor is located in the southwest of Hanoi, on Me Tri - Tu Liem road, next to Le Duc Tho and Pham Hung roads. This is a complex of commercial centers, offices and luxury apartments designed in European style. As part of The Manor complex, The Garden residential area is located in the new administrative center of Hanoi, with an area of 27,000m2. Vincom Mega Mall Royal City is located on Nguyen Trai Road.…... [read more]
Construction on US$2 billion North An Khanh urban center has already been kicked off in the northern province of Ha Tay, just few kilometers west from Hanoi. The new complex is being constructed by the Vietnam Construction Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Vinaconex JSC) and South Korea-based POSCO Engineering & Construction (POSCO E&C). Covering nearly 270 hectares of land in An Khanh, Lai Yen, Song Phuong and Van Canh communes of Hoai Duc district, the project will house 6,440 apartments, and 1,311 villas and adjoining houses. Trade centers and supermarkets will also be built by the time the new residential area…... [read more]
To meet the criteria of a type-2 urban center by the end of 2012, Tuy Hoa city is mobilizing all sources and forces to implement technolocical infrastructures and related tasks in the shortest possible time.Concerning this issue, Phu Yen newspaper holds an exchange talk with Mr. Dao Tan Hoang, Deputy Secretary of the city Party Committee, Chairman of Tuy Hoa People's Committee. Tuy Hoa city - Photo: H.NHU * Since being recognized as a type-3 urban center, what achievements has Tuy Hoa city got? So far, Tuy Hoa city has achieved 41 out of 49 criteria of…... [read more]
