The Hanoitimes - Several activities will be held during the fourth European Literature Days, which take place from May 12 to 15, including a space to feature a traffic safety playground, book covers, film posters adapted from literary works, among others . Spring Book Festival 2019 in Hanoi to feature 300,000 books Readers rush to Spring Book Street in Hanoi Hanoi Book Fair highlights modern reading culture in Technology 4.0 The fourth European Literature Days event was launched on May 12 at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, featuring various literary and cultural activities, Voice of Vietnam reported. Fourth European Literature Days opened in Ho Chi Minh City. The event attracts the participation of 10 European countries namely the UK, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Belgian Wallonie - Bruxelles region. Activities regarding the introduction of books are organized at the main … [Read more...] about Fourth European Literature Days open in Ho Chi Minh City
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Tet gifts presented to policy beneficiaries in Hanoi, Hai Duong
Conveying his Tet wishes to locals, Hai said caring for the disadvantaged, Agent Orange victims and people in difficult circumstances is a good cultural tradition of Hanoi. Over the past years, the city has focused on implementing solutions for socio-economic development with encouraging results, aimed at raising incomes for its people and promoting poverty alleviation. He urged the city’s Red Cross to better promote its core role in humanitarian activities, while continuing to mobilise support from relevant sides in caring for vulnerable groups to help them enjoy a warm Tet. Ba Vi district was also urged to actively organise visits to the local disadvantaged and give them Tet gifts, while effectively implementing social welfare policies and organising Tet welcoming activities in a joyful, safe and economical manner. * On the same day, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly (NA), General Do Ba Ty paid a pre-Tet visit to the Military Region 5 Command in Da Nang city. Speaking at … [Read more...] about Tet gifts presented to policy beneficiaries in Hanoi, Hai Duong
New urban railway poses new challenges to Hanoi
The new Cat Linh-Hadong urban railway will alleviate Hanoi’s pressing traffic issues, Photo: Dung Minh READY FOR LAUNCH After seven years of construction and a capital expansion to $868 million, five trains of the Cat Linh-Hadong urban railway project on September 20 began to perform a test run as the first step to soon begin operation. According to the Ministry of Transport (MoT) – the project investor – the elevated urban railway will be officially put into commercial use at the end of 2018 and is hoped to replace many motorbikes and cars as local people’s main means of transportation. “Hopefully in the near future the urban railways will help reduce the number of motorbikes as well as ease congestions along major routes,” said Nguyen Hong Truong, former Deputy Minister of Transport. Over the past many years, the mounting population and the proliferation of motorbikes have caused heavy traffic jams across the country, especially in Hanoi and Ho … [Read more...] about New urban railway poses new challenges to Hanoi
Traffic jams choke major gateways in Saigon, Hanoi as holiday begins
The three-day break that started on September 1 marks the country’s Independence Day (September 2). Many migrants rushed home with their families and holiday-goers left the cities for various tourist destinations. In Ho Chi Minh City, the gridlock stretched along the entire 3-km (1 mile) stretch from Binh Loi Bridge to the intersection of Pham Van Dong and Phan Van Tri streets. One young man held his bicycle high to squeeze through the crowds. Many bus drivers couldn’t get to bus stops, forcing their passengers to get out of the bus and step right into the crowded traffic. Some passengers on their way to the airport had to switch from cars to motorbikes to catch their flights on time. Several key roads leading to the Mien Dong (Eastern) Bus Station, like Dinh Bo Linh, Nguyen Xi and Xo Viet Nghe Tinh streets were all jammed. A little girl used the family car’s sun roof to look around and reflect on the jam she was in. At the My Dinh bus station in Hanoi, many … [Read more...] about Traffic jams choke major gateways in Saigon, Hanoi as holiday begins
Tips for exploring the best of Hanoi
Best time to travel Autumn, which falls from early September to late November, is an ideal time to visit Hanoi. The weather is milder and drier, without the scorching sun of summer, making it the perfect time for sightseeing. However, visiting Hanoi later in the year is also an interesting experience as holidaymakers can enjoy hot and tasty dishes in the chilly winds of winter. Autumn in Hanoi falls from early September to late November How to get there There are a lot of airlines providing flights to Hanoi from all around the world, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar and Qatar. Visitors can also get in by train or sleeper bus. Where to go and what to do Hanoi’s Old Quarter is the highlight of the city’s tourism sector. With its dense population and busy trading activities, it is an ideal place to explore the traditional and unique features of Hanoi. While Ho Chi Minh City is famous for Bui Vien, which is dubbed “Western street” for backpackers, … [Read more...] about Tips for exploring the best of Hanoi