The program themed “The dance of light- The color of fire” will present to viewers reports that were carried out in Burundi, Myanmar and the US; and honor organisations and individuals who get excellent achievements this year. Among the to be honored are the Vietnam's national men's football team, Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H'Hen Niê- the first Vietnamese beauty entering top 5 of Miss Universe 2018; 2th graders Nguyen Phuong Thao from Natural Science High School for Gifted Students under Hanoi National University gaining the highest score at the 2018 International Biology Olympiad (IBO); PhD Luong Minh Thang in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University listed onForbes 30 under 30 2018. The program will aslo include a concert featuring People’s Artist Quang Tho, singers Tung Duong, Khanh Linh, Noo Phuoc Thinh, Trong Hieu, DaLAB, the PB Nation, Van Mai Huong, Ngu Cung, the Yellow Star Big Band; and the presence of members of the national men's … [Read more...] about Live link-up TV program welcoming New Year to be held in Hanoi, Hoi An
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Hanoi rings in 2019 with New Year’s festivities
The capital city of Hanoi is welcoming New Year’s Eve 2019 with a wide range of art shows. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi is welcoming New Year’s Eve 2019 with a wide range of art shows. As the clock ticks down the last hours of 2018, a dazzling New Year countdown party will be held at the Ly Thai To Statue Square near Hoan Kiem Lake by the municipal People’s Committee and Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group. The programme is scheduled from 22:00 on December 31 to 0:15 on January 1 and will be broadcast live on VTV1. Famous artists and members of the national football team will be present at the party. A rock festival will take place before the countdown party. Meanwhile, various art performances will be put together across the city in public places on December 31 such as Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square, August Revolution Square, My Dinh Statidum, Hang Day Stadium and Thong Nhat Park. The events will feature renowned artists who … [Read more...] about Hanoi rings in 2019 with New Year’s festivities
Quang Ninh welcomes 15 millionth foreign tourist to Vietnam
The 15 millionth international visitor is James Kopenec from the United States. The 14,999,999 and the 15,000,001 visitors are Annita De Vriesere from Belgium and Masahiko Nagaishi from Japan. The three tourists made a cruise on the Celebrity Millennium that docked at Ha Long International Passenger Port on the same day. The tourists on the vessel plan to visit destinations in Quang Ninh and Hanoi. The ship is scheduled to leave Ha Long on December 20. Minister of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien said the event lays the basis for the tourism sector to strive to become a key economic industry. In the first ten months of this year, Quang Ninh province received more than 10.7 million visitors, up 25 percent compared to last year. From the beginning of this year until now, Saigon Tourist Travel Company has welcomed 325,000 passengers and crew members arriving on international cruise ships. Christmas & New Year tours have been sold out with the noteworthy growth number … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh welcomes 15 millionth foreign tourist to Vietnam
17 taxi firms team up to Grab their share back
Members of a new alliance are collaborating by sharing the same technological platform to take back their customers. The Vietnam Taxi Alliance was officially launched in Hanoi on Monday. It will operate countrywide through the ride-hailing application "EMMDI," a vehicle management software developed by scientists with the Hanoi National University. As of now, 17 traditional taxi companies have joined the Vietnam Taxi Alliance, six of which are based in Hanoi: Thanh Nga, Van Xuan, Thang Long, Sao Mai, Long Bien and Que Lua. This month, the alliance will also welcome Open 99 and VIC, increasing its fleet strength to 4,000 units. The alliance will also launch the service in many other provinces like Nam Dinh in the north, and Ha Tinh and Quang Binh in the central region. "We guarantee customers will be connected with drivers in 1-2 minutes without increasing fares during peak hours," said Le Vinh Quang, vice president of the Vietnam Taxi Alliance. Next year, the organization aims to … [Read more...] about 17 taxi firms team up to Grab their share back
Dog crackdown welcomed by residents
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Nguyễn Thị Hằng, of Dịch Vọng Hậu Ward, Hà Nội’s Cầu Giấy District, said she applauded a new policy of the capital People’s Committee, allowing districts to set up teams to catch dogs without muzzles that play or walk freely in streets or public areas. However, the uniforms of the teams should be widely publicised so that local people could distinguish the official dog catchers from those who wanted to exploit the chance to steal dogs of local residents, she added. Another resident Đỗ Hoài Nam, of Thượng Đình Ward, Thanh Xuân District – the first district of the city has piloted a team to catch the dogs, said: “The policy is totally right and necessary.” Dogs, especially large ones without muzzles, playing or walking in the streets or public areas were very dangerous for road users, especially, children, he said. … [Read more...] about Dog crackdown welcomed by residents