The design won first place in a contest held by the Hanoi management board for traffic structure investment projects and the Vietnam Association of Architects in October 2021, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, chairman of the Hanoi People's Council, said Tuesday. The main bridge will be 900 meters long. The entire length of the bridge and its accompanying roads that will run through Hoan Kiem, Hai Ba Trung and Long Bien districts will be 5.5 km. The contest winners said their design blends tradition with modernity. Outside the dome-like structure that will house six lanes – three in each direction, there will be pedestrian lanes. People can get on and off the bridge using dedicated pedestrian paths. An illustration of a design for the Tran Hung Dao Bridge and its accompanying roads in Hanoi. Photo obtained by VnExpress The VND8.7 trillion ($374.4 million) project is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2025. The Tran Hung Dao Bridge will stand between the Chuong … [Read more...] about Hanoi finalizes curvaceous design for new Red River bridge
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Hanoi selects final design of Tran Hung Dao Bridge
The bridge to be built on the Red River could become another icon of the capital city. The Hanoi's authority has sorted out the final design of the Tran Hung Dao Bridge spanning the Red River in Hanoi. The final design of Tran Hung Dao Bridge is a combination of ancient and modern Hanoi. Photos: the organizer Accordingly, Tran Hung Dao Bridge will be a six-span arched truss bridge. Its curved lines resemble running waves. With a total length of about 5.5km, the bridge will connect the districts of Hoan Kiem and Hai Ba Trung with Long Bien District on the north bank of the Red River. The bridge’s design won the first prize in a design contest held by the city’s Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board and the Vietnam Association of Architects last October. The bridge designer said that Tran Hung Dao Bridge will represent a combination of ancient and modern capital city on the two sides of the Red River, featuring curving waves of the … [Read more...] about Hanoi selects final design of Tran Hung Dao Bridge
Vietnam tennis ace reaches new height on world ranking
Nam has climbed 29 places after the ATP included the third M15 title he won in Tay Ninh two weeks ago. The 25-year-old is in the best form of his career so far, having won all three of his most recent tournaments. The three titles helped Nam jump 113 places on ATP rankings in just three weeks, from 477th on June 6 to 364th on June 27. This is also Nam's highest position on the world ranking to date. In late 2018, he reached the 385th position, but then the Covid-19 pandemic prevented him from playing in both domestic and international tournaments. There was a moment when Nam was close to exiting the top 1000. There are also five other Vietnamese players in the world rankings, but all of them remain outside the top 1,000, namely Vu Ha Minh Duc (1,516th), Nguyen Van Phuong (1,586th), Trinh Linh Giang (1,698th), Tu Le Khanh Duy and Nguyen Dac Tien (both at 1,801st). … [Read more...] about Vietnam tennis ace reaches new height on world ranking
Vietnam looks for UK support in finalizing financial regulations: NA Chairman
Vietnam and the UK would strengthen cooperation in green finance, and digitalization of the financial sector, with the UK's assistance in providing the required resources for Vietnam to realize its commitments at the COP26. Vietnam expects to receive UK’s support in finalizing legal frameworks in the field of banking and finance, as well as a performance evaluation system for businesses. Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue and the Acting Mayor of the City of London Peter Estlin. Source: VNA Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue expressed his hope during a meeting with the Acting Mayor of the City of London Peter Estlin on June 29 (local time) in the UK’s capital. At the meeting, Hue highlighted the role of London as one of the world’s largest financial centers in the world, while many UK finance-banking institutions such as Prudential, HSBC, and Standard Chartered have been effectively operating in Vietnam over the years. In this … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks for UK support in finalizing financial regulations: NA Chairman
Viettel FC enters AFC Cup 2022’s semi-final
With a small advantage of a better goal difference, Viettel FC needs only a draw from this match to go ahead. However, at a press briefing held a day before the match, Viettel FC coach assistant Dang Thanh Phuong said that Viettel FC wanted to walk away as the winner. Though not being highly appreciated, Hougang United made a surprise while striker Pedro Bortoluzo scored the first goal after a penalty kick in the 15th minute. In the 41st minute, Viettel FC levelled the score thanks to the accurate kick from the penalty spot of striker Pedro Paulo. Two minutes later, Viettel FC received another penalty after a Hougang United let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area and striker Pedro Paulo did not miss his chance to score his second goals. The first half of the match ended in a tie after striker Pedro Bortoluzo of Hougang United had the second goals in the 45th minute plus 1. Viettel FC entered the second half with high determination. In the 55th minute, midfielder Nguyen … [Read more...] about Viettel FC enters AFC Cup 2022’s semi-final
Hanoi determined to become an engine for the nation’s prosperity
Culture and the people are the aim, foundation and motivation for Hanoi’s socio-economic development. Rapid and sustainable development of Hanoi would serve as the growth engine for the Red River delta, the northern key economic zone, and the country toward prosperity. Overview of the conference. Photos: Viet Thanh Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung gave the remarks during a conference held today [June 22] to discuss the implementation of Politburo’s Resolution No.15 on the vision and objectives for Hanoi’s development until 2030, with a vision to 2045. According to Dung, during every phase of development, the Politburo has set an objective for Hanoi to fulfill its role as the country’s political-administrative hub, as well as the economic, cultural, educational, scientific, technological and global integration center. “Resolution No.15 is the latest step to ensure Hanoi realizes its potential and strategic roles in the country’s … [Read more...] about Hanoi determined to become an engine for the nation’s prosperity