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
Hanoi launches open-top bus tour on this month
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi will launch open-top double-decker bus tour service later this May. This was announced by Hanoi Department of Transport’s representative. Accordingly, the Hanoi Department of Transport has issued a decision to approve the open-top double-decker bus tour route. Hanoi will launch open-top double-decker bus tour service later this May. The route will have 13 stops, including one located near Hoan Kiem Lake to provide tourism information for visitors. Initially, three buses will be used for the route. There will be different kinds of tickets for customers to choose such as tickets for one day for two days. Information about Hanoi’s landscapes and historical sites to serve travellers have been submitted to Hanoi authorities for consideration. Earlier, Hanoi People’s Committee has asked municipal management agencies to trim trees and adjust electric wires for the operation of the tour service. In 2017, Hanoi piloted this bus … [Read more...] about Hanoi launches open-top bus tour on this month
Double decker buses fail to arouse Hanoi
The capital has given the cold shoulder to Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off’s double-decker buses. VIR’s observations show that the reason behind this languid interest is the too-high ticket price. Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off was launched in Hoan Kiem lake. Photo: hanoi.gov.vn vtc.vn quoted the representative of Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transeco), the developer of Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off, as saying that 300 customers travelled on the double-deckers in the first two days. However, after one week, the number of customers is very small. Many people claimed the tickets were too expensive, especially when compared to fares for other buses. Transeco is selling double-decker tickets for VND300,000 ($13.2) for 4 hours, VND450,000 ($19.8) for 24 hours, and VND650,000 ($28.6) for 48 hours. Many people suggested that the investor should cut prices to better fit people’s wallets and lure in more customers. Trang (Hoan Kiem district) told website kenh14.vn: … [Read more...] about Double decker buses fail to arouse Hanoi
Futa Bus Lines launches its car booking app
At first, the company expected to provide the vehicle booking service in May in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. However, the firm offered the new service one month before the official launch date because of Uber-Grab merger. In addition, the biggest taxi companies in the country, such as Vinasun, Grab, have been developing their car booking system and sharply investing in technology to compete with rivals. At the end of March, Uber Technologies Inc. agreed to sell its Southeast Asian operations to regional-rival Grab. Under the agreement, Grab has taken over all of Uber’s operations in Southeast Asia, including the food delivery service UberEats. By TAM DUC – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Futa Bus Lines car booking app … [Read more...] about Futa Bus Lines launches its car booking app