Hoan kiem lake in hanoi

A creative space in Phuc Tan ward of Hoan Kiem district. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi is promoting creative space initiatives, as part of its commitment as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). creative space projects, characteristics and core values of converted sites are maintained while new factors are added to bring a breath of fresh air to them. Hanoi has engaged in a plethora of creative ideas to realise its ambition of becoming a capital of design and innovation in Southeast Asia, one of which is the contest “Designing Hanoi Creative Space” . VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes creative space initiatives

The race, which has attracted over 10,000 runners including foreigners, will begin from midnight on Saturday, taking runners past iconic landmarks in the capital. According to a survey by VnExpress , two-three-star hotels like Hanoi Moon, Splendid, Blue Bell, Gem Premier, Sophia, Diversity and Church Legends have reached 80% of their capacity. These hotels are near Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral. A representative of Diversity Hotel in Tho Xuong Alley inside the Old Quarter, said its occupancy rate for this weekend increased sharply against the previous weeks as the hotel received more bookings from European tourists who arrive in Hanoi for the marathon. Major booking websites Booking.com and Agoda show all hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter are near fully booked, with room rates ranging from VND500,000-700,000 ($20-28) a night. Some five-star hotels like Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi, Apricot, Melia and Hilton still have room available with rates from VND2.5-4 … [Read more...] about Hanoi’s Old Quarter hotels near fully booked this weekend

2,000 kids gather in the starting area of Kun Marathon, an event on the sidelines of the VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2022, for warm-up exercises from 6 a.m. Photo by Giang Huy Some children seem worried and bewildered by the atmosphere of the large race. The organizers prepared hats and raincoats for them. Photo by Duc Dong Upon the start signal, the children in the 6-year-old group take their first steps. Photo by Giang Huy The "floating mountain" challenge proves difficult for the 7-year-old group since it is slippery. Photo by Tran Quynh The children on the pontoon bridge. Photo by Giang Huy A 7-year-old girl heads t owards the finish line. Photo by Tran Quynh Nguyen Minh Vu, champion of the 6-year-old group, runs towards the finish line. Vu overcame all obstacles quickly as he had prepared for the marathon several months ago. He completed "mountain of buoys," the hardest … [Read more...] about 2,000 kids run in the rain at Kun Marathon Hanoi

Ngoc, 57, said that after 20 years joining numerous marathons, she is no longer nervous before a race, except for this one, which is her first race in Vietnam. The runner was born in HCMC but moved to the U.S. when she was 9. "I have special love for the Old Quarter, and want to explore Hanoi at night. I will definitely try some delicious dishes," said Ngoc, whose most recent trip to Hanoi was five years ago. Nguyen Bich Ngoc at VM Hanoi Midnight's kit pickup area. Photo by Tran Quynh Ngoc started running at age 35 as she wanted to get in shape after giving birth to her second child. She gradually found a passion for running, and has participated in 203 marathons in 10 countries, including the Boston Marathon where she completed the full distance in 3 hours and 45 minutes. Ngoc said more than 200 medals are a collection of experiences. She completed races in all 50 U.S. states, having run in snowy Icelandic winter, and in the sweltering heat of Thailand. "I … [Read more...] about Vietnamese American to make VM Hanoi Midnight her 204th marathon

Three 10th graders from Hanoi won nine medals at the world final round of the Tournament of Champions at the World Scholar’s Cup 2022 which took place at Yale University in the United States earlier this week. Đặng Khánh Linh, Cao Ngọc Bảo Anh and Chu Vân Yến at the world final round of the World Scholar's Cup at Yale University in the US. — Photo vov.vn They are Đặng Khánh Linh, Cao Ngọc Bảo Anh and Chu Vân Yến from the international Olympia School, based in Từ Liêm District. Linh, Bảo Anh and Yến attended the senior table, which is for students in grades 10, 11 and 12. Overcoming 1,600 contestants from 46 countries, the three Vietnamese students won a total ò nine medals, including two golds and seven silvers as individuals and as a team. The World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) is an academic competition for high students around the world. This is a playground for students to express their opinions about many topics such as civics, science, history, … [Read more...] about Three Hanoi students win medals at World Scholar’s Cup

Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu (R) and his Lao counterpart Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune (Photo: VNA) The two sides expressed their delight at the positive and sustainable development of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, including contributions from the two foreign ministries. They also showed their satisfaction at the results achieved in defence and security cooperation, and noted that economic, trade and investment collaboration has made positive progress as well, with two-way trade turnover topping US$1.4 billion in the first ten months of 2022, up 28.2% year-on-year. Attention has also been paid to cooperation in education - training, energy, transportation, agriculture, culture, tourism, and cooperation between localities. The two officials agreed on orientations and measures to further promote the roles of their ministries in contributing to strengthening the close and trustable political relations, as … [Read more...] about Seventh Vietnam-Laos political consultation held in Hanoi