According to Hanoi People's Committee, from 1 January 2018, street and pavements using fees will increase by 300% on 12 streets in Hoan Kiem district. In addition, parking fee in areas from the center to Ring Road 3 will also be increased by 200% with the roads from the Ring Road 1 to the urban areas. From Ring Road 2 to Ring Road 1 and from Ring Road 3 to Ring Road 2, this fee shall increase by 130%. Fee from outside the Ring Road 3 to suburban areas stay unchanged. As forecast, annual revenue from pavement rentals of Hanoi will hit VND 113.4bn (~US$ 4.9bn) Areas with iPaking application shall be subjected to 30% of the revenue. Parking fee for cars under 9 seats in twelve streets within Hoan Kiem district such as Ly Thai To, Nguyen Xi, Dinh Le, Tran Hung Dao, Ly Thuong Kiet... is VND 60,000 / 2 hours (previously VND 30,000 / 2 hours); VND 3 million per month in daytime; VND 4 million / month in both day and night. Besides, people must pay VND 50,000 / 2 hours; … [Read more...] about Hanoi: Tripled pavement rent leads to parking fee inflated
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Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Hanoi
A Jetstar Pacific flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on Monday morning. According to passengers on board flight BL785, the plane turned around only 15 minutes after taking off from Noi Bai at around 8:30 am on Monday. A Jetstar representative confirmed the incident to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, saying that the pilots received an alert about a possible fault with the plane’s landing gear via the cockpit warning system. However, maintenance engineers later found that it had been a false alarm, confirming that the plane’s landing gear was functioning normally. “Our policy is to approach every cockpit alert seriously and to check on every reported error before putting the plane back in operation,” the representative explained. All passengers aboard flight BL785 were transferred to another flight which departed from Noi Bai for Ho Chi Minh City at 2:55 pm the … [Read more...] about Jetstar flight makes emergency landing in Hanoi
Mong ethnic people’s Tet celebration showcased in Hanoi
This is the first time Soa and Mạo from Simacai district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai participated in the Mong’s Tet celebration in Hanoi. Dressing up with their stunning costumes, the girls hope to introduce the unique characteristics of Mong people’s traditional dresses to event goers.Thao Thi Soa a Mong ethnic woman said: "Today many Mong women still make their dresses by themselves instead of buying or renting them."New Year celebration of the Mong is divided into two parts: the ritual practices and the celebrations. The Hanoi event touched on the celebration part, aiming at introducing Mong culture and bringing a festive atmosphere of a Tet holiday through their customs, folk music, and traditional games.Tran Van Hoang a visitor said: "This is the first time I’ve joined this event. I have visited Lao Cai and Dien Bien provinces where many Mong people are living but I still find it interesting that their New Year celebration’s … [Read more...] about Mong ethnic people’s Tet celebration showcased in Hanoi
Wedding receptions in Hanoi ‘more relaxed’ than in Saigon
Editor’s note: Bui Duc Tien is an internal immigrant who has lived in Ho Chi Minh City for almost a decade. He currently works as a university lecturer at a major teacher training college. A Hanoian dabbling his feet in the customs of Saigon’s nuptial celebrations has been startled by their complexities, while in Hanoi a Saigonese invited to a local wedding has been bored by its simplicity. Vietnamese weddings are often a showcase of people’s personal networks, with throngs of family, relatives, friends, acquaintances and even strangers in attendance. Yet, receptions differ wildly depending on each location, with Hanoi and Saigon the most obvious example. The groom eagerly awaits his bride on stage at a weeding in Ho Chi Minh City on December 16, 2017. Photo: Tien Bui Chalk-and-cheese A Saigonese wedding reception involves several distinct steps. Beginning with the newly-wed walking arm-in-arm as cameras flash from the entrance to the stage, a live music … [Read more...] about Wedding receptions in Hanoi ‘more relaxed’ than in Saigon
Hanoi works with nearby provinces to ensure Tet goods supply
The municipal Department of Industry and Trade said the total value of goods prepared for Tet, which falls in mid-February this year, in Hanoi is estimated at VND26 trillion (US$1.14 billion), up 10% from the plan for Tet in 2017.The city has prepared about 193,600 tonnes of rice, 50,000 tonnes of pork, 14,000 tonnes of chicken, 13,800 tonnes of beef, and 200 million poultry eggs to serve local consumers during the biggest traditional festival. … [Read more...] about Hanoi works with nearby provinces to ensure Tet goods supply