Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai presents flowers to Archbishop of the Hanoi Archdiocese Cardinal Pierre Nguyen Van Nhon. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai wished Catholic dignitaries and followers in Hanoi a merry Easter holiday when visiting Archbishop of the Hanoi Archdiocese Cardinal Pierre Nguyen Van Nhon on April 2. She emphasised the close relationship between the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation and the Hanoi Archdiocese. She affirmed that the Hanoi Archdiocese, Cardinal Nguyen Van Nhon himself and Catholics in Hanoi have contributed greatly to the country’s socio-economic achievements. Mai also acknowledged their contributions to charitable activities and encouraged local parishioners to continue following the Party’s policies and the State’s law. Cardinal Nguyen Van … [Read more...] about Easter greetings extended to Catholics in Hanoi
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Hanoi Buffaloes beat Danang Dragons at VFL
Hanoi Buffaloes vs Danang Dragons in the second match of the Việt Nam Futsal League in Hà Nội on April 1. — Photo Việt Nam Futsal League Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Hanoi Buffaloes defeated Danang Dragons 3-1 in the second match of the Việt Nam Futsal League in Hà Nội on Sunday. The hosts Buffaloes dominated the game from the beginning. Receiving a pass from Noé Pardo, Tôn Thất Phi scored the opening goal for the hosts. The Dragons used the option of power play to seek goals and succeeded in levelling the score of 1-1. However, in the last few minutes, Phi scored two more goals to help the Buffaloes win 3-1. In other matches, Can Tho Catfish tied with Thang Long Warriors 2-2, while HCM City Wings also drew with Saigon Heat 2-2. HCM City Wings temporarily top the rankings, with four points after one draw and one win, followed by Hanoi Buffaloes with three points and Thang Long Warriors with two points. Six … [Read more...] about Hanoi Buffaloes beat Danang Dragons at VFL
Hanoi residents demonstrate against poor fire readiness
After finding inadequacies in many buildings’ fire protection system, Hanoi’s residents demonstrate to put pressure on investors of the apartment buildings where they live. Song Da apartment building's residents in Hadong district demonstrate for the error fire prevention system The residents of high-end apartment building Hei Tower in Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan district have hung banners with contents related to fire prevention and have been demonstrating against the building’s investor for two days. According to residents living at Hei Tower, the investor handed over the building’s mansard roof, which remains a public property free to be enjoyed by residents, to partners to open a restaurant. After the Carina Plaza fire in Ho Chi Minh City, residents and the management board of the building checked the fire exits and the fire prevention system to discover insufficiencies, such as the broken fire alarm system and locked fire exits. These issues were … [Read more...] about Hanoi residents demonstrate against poor fire readiness
VITM Hanoi 2018 attracts 60,000 visitors
Visitors ask for package tour information at the VITM Hanoi 2018 (Photo: VNA) The event featured over 500 pavilions of 675 firms, including 112 of trade promotion agencies of 21 countries and territories, with the participation of around 3,000 entrepreneurs. Travel businesses of Vietnam and other countries introduced their products at the event. Statistics of 21 travel agencies showed that a total 29,300 guests booked their package tours worth VND245 billion (USD10.74 million). A survey conducted by the organisers have showed that 81.2 percent of participating units said they were satisfied with the VITM 2018, and 74.5 percent of them will continue to join the event in the future. Under the theme of “Online travel, Vietnam tourism looks toward the fourth industrial revolution,” the VITM 2018 had numerous activities encouraging enterprises to gain access to and grasp business opportunities in the digital era. Outstanding businesses and individuals who made contribution to … [Read more...] about VITM Hanoi 2018 attracts 60,000 visitors
Hanoi boosts craft village business
(VEN) - The Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade recently held a ceremony to honor craft villages, artisans and outstanding rural industrial products, aiming to promote these specialized and unique villages and traditional craft development. Craft village businesses have been contributing greatly to the city’s socioeconomic development Ho Quoc Khanh, Deputy Manager of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade’s industrial management division, said the department had started collecting nominations earlier this year for three awards - “Hanoi craft village”, “Hanoi outstanding rural industrial product” and “Hanoi artisan” - from the city’s districts, towns, and associations. Eight craft villages from Phu Xuyen and Me Linh districts, 31 sets of products, and 42 artisans were awarded 2017 titles and awards. Dam Tien Thang, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, noted that the annual awards … [Read more...] about Hanoi boosts craft village business