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Under the baton of conductor Jonas Alber, pianist Luu Duc Anh and the VNSO will present some of Beethoven’s most famous works including his overture to the ballet “The Creatures of Prometheus” Op.43; Piano Concerto no.1, C major, Op.15; Symphony no.1, C major, and Op.21. Alber conducted an impressive performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony at a ceremony to open the German Year in Vietnam in 2010 and joined a concert of Brahms’ works in Hanoi five years ago. From now to 2020, the VNSO will be performing the Beethoven Cycle to mark the 250th birthday of famous German composer and pianist Ludwig Van Beethoven. … [Read more...] about Conductor Jonas Alber to bring the fire of Beethoven to Hanoi

Production at the Hoya Glass Disk Vietnam Company in Thang Long Industrial Park, Hanoi. The capital city attracted $7 billion in FDI in the first 11 months this year. Photo kinhtedothi.vn This figure was higher than the $6.3 billion registered in the same period last year. Total registered investment capital for new projects and additions to existing projects reached about $2.1 billion, including $1.6 million for 788 new projects and $580 million for 160 existing projects. During the 11 months, foreign investors poured $5.3 billion into Hanoi through capital contributions and share purchases. Foreign investors have chosen Hanoi thanks to its good infrastructure, completed industrial zones and convenient transportation. The capital is one of the centres of economy, industry, trade and services and the population is rising sharply, creating a huge demand for housing. Unsurprisingly, the largest recipients of FDI include real estate, … [Read more...] about Hanoi attracts highest FDI in 11 months

Production at the Hoya Glass Disk Vietnam Company in Thang Long Industrial Park, Hanoi. The capital city attracted 7 billion USD in FDI in the first 11 months this year. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)   Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi attracted the most foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam during the first 11 months of this year with 7 billion USD, accounting for nearly a quarter of the total, according to the Hanoi Department of Planning and Investment. This figure was higher than the 6.3 billion USD registered in the same period last year. Total registered investment capital for new projects and additions to existing projects reached about 2.1 billion USD, including 1.6 million USD for 788 new projects and 580 million USD for 160 existing projects. During the 11 months, foreign investors poured 5.3 billion USD into Hanoi through capital contributions and share purchases. Foreign investors have chosen Hanoi thanks to its good infrastructure, completed industrial zones and convenient … [Read more...] about Hanoi attracts most investment in 11 months

A corner of the Old Quarter walking street in downtown Hanoi is seen from above. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi led Vietnam in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow in the first nine months of 2018 with more than 6.26 billion USD, a 5.4-fold rise from the same period last year, according to a local official. Some 162.7 trillion VND (over 6.95 billion USD) in non-state investment was injected into 70 projects in the capital, with local investment for development estimated at 219.44 trillion VND (9.38 billion USD), up 10.3 percent, Director of the municipal Department of Planning and Investment Nguyen Manh Quyen told the 15th meeting of Hanoi’s 16th Party Committee on October 1. The meeting, chaired by Secretary of the city’s Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai, was held to review socio-economic development in the first three quarters of the year and tasks for the remaining months. The nine-month Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) rose by 7.17 percent as … [Read more...] about Hanoi leads FDI injection in first three quarters

Northern Helicopter Company, run by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation, has inaugurated its new "Song Hong (Red River) HeliTour," granting visitors a rare glimpse of Hanoi’s water artery, company director Nguyen Nhat Huyen said on Tuesday. The river originates in China’s Yunnan Province, dissecting Hanoi and several provinces in northern Vietnam before hitting the Gulf of Tonkin. With numerous tributaries, the Red River Delta encompasses a major agricultural area mainly devoted to rice, infamous for experiencing violent floods and seasonal fluctuations. The tour, featuring the U.S.-made Bell-505 helicopter, will lift-off from Gia Lam airfield, 15 minutes from downtown Hanoi, and cross major attractions including Long Bien Bridge, Nhat Tan Bridge, Co Loa ancient citadel and Bat Trang pottery village. A floating repose. Photo by Shutterstock/Ha Anh. The tour kicks off several months after the company launched its successful Ha Long equivalent in May, allowing … [Read more...] about New heli-ride rotates perspective on Hanoi Red River