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The capital city aims to develop unique and attractive services such as sports tourism, MICE tourism and golf tourism in the coming years. Hanoi has welcomed 13.87 million visitors in the first nine months of this year, an increase of more than four times over the same period last year. Of these, 766,000 are international visitors. Large-scale tourism events will be organized An Ao dai performance in Van Mieu Temple of Literature in Hanoi in early 2022. Photo: toquoc.vn Despite the significant recovery, the municipal tourism sector may not meet its target of receiving between one and 1.2 million visitors in 2022, according to experts, who added that Hanoi should organize large-scale tourism events soon to get closer to the previously set target. According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, it will organize new tourism programs and cultural and entertainment events to attract more tourists to the capital until the end of the year. The department … [Read more...] about Build up a unique and appealing Hanoi tourism

The Dutch DJ will perform his biggest hits at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hoan Kiem District. Joining him is a star cast of local artists like singer AMEE, Truc Nhan, ISAAC, four-member boyband Ngot and local DJ Huy DX. Diablo is a well-respected producer in the EDM community and has consistently been ranked among the Top 20 worldwide DJ's by music industry authority DJ Mag since 2016. He has many chart-topping tracks under his belt like "Cutting Shapes" and "Survive", which currently have over 56 million and 47 million YouTube views. With his stadium-filling future house/EDM style, he has headlined major dance festivals across the world, including Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, South West Four, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Creamfields. Billboard magazine once called him the "godfather of the future house movement." … [Read more...] about Dutch DJ to shake up outdoor weekend concert in Hanoi

The combination of golf and tourism may be a solid boost to the tourism sector that has suffered adversities of the Covid-19 pandemic. As approved by the Hanoi People’s Committee, the Kinh Te & Do Thi (Economic & Urban) newspaper, in cooperation with the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association, will host the “Hanoi Golf & Cultural Exchange Week 2022” in Hanoi’s Dong Mo Golf Club during October 17-22, 2022. The sporting event is expected to connect all domestic and international golfers, introduce and promote new tourism products, and attract foreign visitors to Hanoi tourism sites. Editor in Chief of Kinh Te & Do Thi newspaper Nguyen Minh Duc and Vice Permanent Chairman of the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association Pham Thanh Tri share their opinions on the threshold of the event. How did you come up with the idea of the “Golf Tourism and Culture Week – Hanoi 2022” event? Chief Editor Nguyen Minh Duc : I have thought there should be an … [Read more...] about Golf tournament expected to boost tourism in capital city

A $5.3 million package for the appraisal and reconstruction of dilapidated apartments is expected to be disbursed soon. The people of Hanoi expect the city authorities will soon spend the VND128 billion (US$5.3 million) package to renovate old apartment buildings and ensure their safe accommodation. An extremely downgraded apartment building in Ngoc Khanh Ward of Ba Dinh District. Photo: The Hanoi Times Bui Thi Hue, a resident of Quynh Mai Ward in Hai Ba Trung District, told The Hanoi Times that her apartment block was built in 1960-1970, and her family has lived here for many years. Although her dilapidated condo had been included in the city's renovation plan since 2010, work has yet to begin, she said. And because their low incomes do not allow them to buy houses elsewhere, people have had to continue living in substandard apartments and face permanent dangers. "For ten years, the Hanoi People's Committee has selected three … [Read more...] about Residents await early disbursement of condo reconstruction package

The preference for having a son remains a pervasive form of gender inequality and discrimination in African countries, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Asia, and Vietnam. The importance of joint efforts in curbing son preference and gender-based sex selection in several countries, including Vietnam, is on the agenda at a policy dialogue held in Hanoi on October 4-6. Bjorn Andersson, Regional Director for UNFPA Asia and the Pacific, addresses the policy dialogue held in Hanoi on Oct 4-6. Photos: UNFPA “We must address social norms that diminish the value of girls and women and support national and community efforts to address preference for sons and sex selection,” Bjorn Andersson, Regional Director for UNFPA Asia and the Pacific. Vice Minister of Vietnam’s Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLIA) Nguyen Thi Ha speaks at the event. Speaking at the event, Vice Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLIA) Nguyen Thi Ha said that in … [Read more...] about Joint efforts needed to end norms depreciating female values: UNFPA

The development of the urban center of Quy Nhon City. (Photo: SGGP) Accordingly, Binh Dinh approved the investor to implement the above project as a joint venture among Phu Tai Joint Stock Company, Truong Hai Trading Construction Joint Stock Company, and the Northern Service Development Investment Joint Stock Company. Phu Tai Joint Stock Company, established in 2004, and headquartered in Quy Nhon City, is a multi-industry business enterprise. Currently, this enterprise is developing many projects in Quy Nhon City, such as Phu Tai Residence, Hoang Van Thu Apartment Building (Phu Tai Central Life), and Long Van 4 in Quy Nhon City. Truong Hai Trading Construction Joint Stock Company, headquartered in Hanoi, was established in May 2016. Its main business is in architecture and technical consulting. The Northern Service Development Investment Joint Stock Company, headquartered in Hanoi, was established in October 2021, with the main business in the wholesale trading of automobiles … [Read more...] about Binh Dinh Province approves joint venture to implement VND2.9-tril urban project