Congratulating the ambassador on his new tenure in Vietnam, Chairman Chung hopes Francis Efeduma will play role as the positive connector to reinforce the relationship between Hanoi as well as Vietnam with Nigeria. On this occasion, Nguyen Duc Chung introduced some of Hanoi development situation and master plans in the future. During the past 2017, Hanoi’s GDP reached 8.5 %, with total socialization investment hit record high in seven years. The city welcomed 23.8 million international and domestic arrivals; of which international tourist number hits nearly five million; up 23 % against 2016. Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee receives newly appointed Nigerian Ambassador to Vietnam, Francis Efeduma. In the period of 2016-2020, Hanoi focuses on three break-through phases including infrastructure development, high quality resources and administration reform. Highlighting the tremendous potentials in cooperation land of Vietnam and Nigeria, Chairman of Hanoi hopes the ambassador would contribute to develop the city’s tie with Nigerian regions, cities; via exchanging authority staffs and holding investment promotion conferences. “We have large potentials to exploit in tourism, culture, sport, agriculture”, Chung added. Delight with warm reception of Hanoi leader, Francis Efeduma showed his impression with Hanoi socio-economic development and asked for the Hanoi support to carry out diplomatic activities successfully in Hanoi. When it comes to Chung’s suggestion, the ambassador committed to collaborate tightly with the city in mentioned fields. Specifically, the Nigerian embassy in Hanoi would conduct numerous bilateral exchange visit of cultural, sport delegation; as well as agriculture experts…; contributing to expand the tie between Hanoi and… [Read full story]
Winners of the ‘Hanoi – the City I Love’ photography and video contest were presented awards at a ceremony on October 27 in Hanoi. In the photography category, Thi Tho from Ho Chi Minh City won the first prize with his photo entitled ‘Mua Tren Cau The Huc’ (Rain on the Huc Bridge). Two second, three third and five consolation prizes were also awarded at the ceremony. The first prize for video went to ‘Cam Xuc Ha Noi’ (Feelings about Hanoi) by a group of artists, including Dau Thai Son, Nguyen Thanh Thuy and Do Anh Quan from Hanoi. One…... [read more]
(Cinet) - “Hanoi- destination city and flowers 2012" opened on December 30, 2011, in the area of King Ly Thai To monument . The "Hanoi, destination city and flowers," flower painting festival stretches on the road Dinh Tien Hoang including four great scenes from the flower is associated, including the northern space (with the "specialty" : Sub-scene song festival times, the flowers and their art, bamboo musical instruments, dress four quarters), the legendary Space (displaying the work "two dragons flanking the bronze drums" are made from fruit, flowers exhibit sen ...), heritage space (stage performances with instrument categories are…... [read more]
Cine Sessions at Cinematheque Thu 01 Mar 2012, 8.30 - 10.30 pm Cinematheque 22A Hai Ba Trung Str, Hanoi CINE SESSIONS is back with its eclectic mix of homegrown and traveling musicians. ALWAYS, known for their Hanoi infused Electro-Acoustic sets, will be performing together with XUEER, a Singer- Pianist backpacking through Asia. Entrance: 50 000 VND. Screening of "Rapt" Fri 02 Mar 2012, 8 pm L'Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi You are invited to the film screening titled "The Kidnap" of director Lucas Belvaux at L'Espace. The film received the César Award in 2010 for the best French film and…... [read more]
As a researcher whose work focuses on comparing the competitive edges of Ho Chi Minh City with other municipalities around the world, Huynh The Du, a lecturer in public policy and the academic director of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program, has shared with Tuoi Tremany recommendations for a better Ho Chi Minh City region.Du’s suggestions will also be included in a draft report sent to the coming Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress.The competitiveness of such a region can be measured by the excitement of its economic activities, as the place is a magnet for business operations which will lure a…... [read more]
Taking a cyclo tour in Hanoi capital city By Khue Viet Truong in Hanoi In a modern life, high-tech transportation seems determined to surpass the ancient rickshaws, even though the rickshaw remains a favorite with tourists. After wandering around Dong Xuan and Hanoi markets, I took a walk to the ancient town and reached Hang Duong. I was really impressed with the cyclos (xich lo) leisurely carrying travelers through the bustling streets. The red colored cyclos are striking in the crowds as they busily take care of their customers. With no planned route we left behind the crowded areas and…... [read more]
