With the recent inauguration of many pedestrian streets, themed spaces, and night tours, authorities in Hanoi hope to give the city’s night economy a major boost. Every evening at about 7:00 pm, Hanoi’s Old Quarter begins to bustle with tourists rushing between shops, food stalls, and entertainment venues. The Old Quarter’s evening rush holds such a footing in Hanoian culture that nicknames have even been given to certain areas. The intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets, for example, is affectionately called 'International Intersection' while Ta Hien Street is known as 'Beer Street,' Gam Cau Street is known as 'BBQ Street,' To Lich street is called 'Mixed Fruit Street,' and Tong Duy Tan Street is dubbed 'Food Street.' Weekends in the Old Quarter are especially busy, with groups of tourists and locals gathering in the area for entertainment and food, art performance venues, and karaoke parlors. The pedestrian street around Hoan Kiem Lake has also been a major … [Read more...] about Hanoi seeks to develop night economy
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Vietjet resumes Ha Noi-Busan route
Passengers on board a Vietjet flight. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Vietjet has reopened a route linking the South Korean coastal city Busan with Ha Noi this month, the airline announced late last week. As well as the current route to Seoul, people and tourists will have more options to fly between Busan – a coastal city with many unique features of South Korea and the capital Ha Noi, with three return flights per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, flying daily from July 12, 2022. Vietjet's ticket prices for Viet Nam-South Korea are currently attractive with only VND280,000 (excluding taxes and fees) per flight, Vietjet said. According to the airline, as well as beautiful beaches with stretching white sand and charming natural scenery, the coastal city of Busan is also a great shopping destination with many modern and high-class shopping centres. Meanwhile, Ha Noi is known as 'the heart' of friendly and hospitable Viet Nam, where passengers can easily experience the … [Read more...] about Vietjet resumes Ha Noi-Busan route
Vocational school students present recycled items at environmental protection event in Da Nang
Hundreds of unique recycled products created by vocational school students were presented at an environmental protection event in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Saturday. Taking place at the Da Nang Vocational Training College, the event was organized for the first time by the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training under the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs. Its goal was to promote a green lifestyle and students’ roles in environmental protection, contribute to the establishment of green schools, and limit plastic waste at vocational education institutions. Students introduce handicrafts made from recyclable materials at an environmental protection event in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, July 2, 2022. Photo: Doan Nhan / Tuoi Tre The event was joined by nearly 2,000 students of vocational schools in Da Nang and nearby provinces. The participants presented a variety of recycled products, namely handbags sewn from used tarpaulin, … [Read more...] about Vocational school students present recycled items at environmental protection event in Da Nang