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Hanoi (VNA) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines began to use wide-bodied aircraft on the route between Hanoi and the southern hub on February 15. The Vietnam Airlines Group (comprising Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific) are operating nearly 40 flights each day between the country’s two largest cities. With the use of wide-bodied aircraft on the route, which is the busiest among domestic ones, the airline said it wants to provide flexible schedule and the best possible comfort for passengers. Also on February 15, domestic carrier Bamboo Airways raised the number of its flights on the Hanoi-HCM City route to 36 per day as from February 15, compared to 18-20 before February 15. The wide-bodied Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is used for flights on the route. Bamboo Airways ran its first commercial flight in January 2019. As of the end of last year, it served over three million passengers on nearly 20,000 flights. The airline’s representative said the move … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines uses wide-bodied aircraft on Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route

A section of the century-old Bach Mai radio station was destroyed and its roof knocked down on February 9, one day before the city People’s Committee met with Voice of Vietnam (VOV), Vietnam Association of Architects and related agencies to discuss the historic structure. VOV late last year requested the committee to preserve the historic building. … [Read more...] about Iconic Hanoi radio station razed despite red light

All substandard three and four-wheel vehicles operating on Hanoi streets will be confiscated from July 1 this year, according to the municipal Department of Transport. The Hanoi Department of Transport said the agency will licence and provide certificates of registry for standard self-modified three-and four-wheeler vehicles by owned by war veterans to carry goods.  … [Read more...] about Unlicensed 3-wheeled vehicles to be banned in Hanoi

Since the epidemic outbreak, Hanoi has witnessed a considerable fall in Chinese visitors. However, those from other markets such as Japan and India have still increased. Many tourism firms such as Hanoitourist, Vietrantour and Hanoi Redtour have boosted ways to attract tourists from European, American and Australian markets. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre’s managing director Chu Luong said despite the fall in Chinese visitors the theatre had still seen the usual numbers of European and American bookings. Many performances had sold out. Nguyen Viet Hung, deputy director of Yen Vien Bus Company which operates Hanoi City Tour service, said that the number of tourists using the service had been on the rise over recent days. The company also provided masks free of charge for passengers. More travellers have visited other Hanoi tourist attractions such as the Temple of Literature, Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Hoa Lo Prison. Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Tran Duc Hai said … [Read more...] about Hanoi sees improved tourist numbers

The outer layer of its double facade is made of perforated cement blocks while the inner layer consists of steel framed glass. The design offers cover from the sun and dust, allowing natural ventilation to penetrate the entire house, 4,2 meters in width and 35 meters in length. Photo by Oddo Architects.. … [Read more...] about Double facade fills Hanoi super tube house with wind and sunlight