The Hanoitimes - Many international television stations have chosen famous streets in Hanoi with a good view to broadcast live news on the second US – North Korea summit. Hanoi’s hospitality highlighted in US – North Korea summit Impressive photos from the US President and Vietnamese leaders' meeting Vietnam emerges as peace mediator amid Trump-Kim summit The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has captured the world’s attention in recent days. A variety of world media channels have used Hanoi’s scenery as a background in television news. Accordingly, a wide range of international media channels including CNBC of the US, MBC, and KBS of South Korea have broadcast some of the beautiful landmarks found in Hanoi when reporting on the high-profile summit. Among them, CNBC of the US use Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square as a background for their live broadcasts the news on the second summit between US … [Read more...] about Sword Lake and Hanoi streets on international television
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Trump, Kim lookalikes turn heads on Hanoi streets – VnExpress International
Australian-Hongkongese Howard X and Russel White of hitherto unconfirmed nationality attracted the attention they expected as they took a walk in Hanoi Friday. They walked from the Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel to the Hanoi Opera House for their summit and were mobbed by both passersby, local and international reporters. Vietnam is beautiful and safe, they remarked, adding they would stay in the capital city until February 28, when the summit ends. The duo announced plans to go to town on two of famed Vietnamese specialties, the pho rice noodle soup and nem cuon, Vietnamese spring rolls. Howard said these are his favorite dishes. They also plan to visit museums in the city to learn more about Vietnamese history, the said. As befits leaders of their stature, the duo were accompanied by four bodyguards, and a private car was on hand to take them around Hanoi. The Trump-Kim impersonator duo is accompanied by bodyguards. Photo by VnExpress "I have only seen [the duo] on photos … [Read more...] about Trump, Kim lookalikes turn heads on Hanoi streets – VnExpress International
Foreign reporters flock to Hanoi guesthouse, hotel ahead of Trump-Kim summit
Crews from top South Korean and Japanese media outlets like NHK, KBS, News1, and Yonhap have been thronging outside the Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel and the National Government Guesthouse Residence in Hanoi since Monday morning. "We want to record all sideline events by the North Korean delegations for our readers," a South Korean reporter said. The correspondents made a big crowd as they saw the North Korean special envoy Kim Hyok-chol, who brought a delegation to Hanoi Wednesday, walking into the guesthouse at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Another high-ranking Hanoi official was seen entering the Metropole at around noon Thursday. Around 3,500 domestic and international reporters have requested accreditation for the second summit, media reports said. The greatest numbers of applications were from the U.S., South Korean and Japanese media outlets. The National Government Guesthouse Residence, also known as the Tonkin Palace, is at Ngo Quyen and Le Thach street corner in the … [Read more...] about Foreign reporters flock to Hanoi guesthouse, hotel ahead of Trump-Kim summit
Upcoming show on CNN reflects Hanoi street life
The Hanoitimes - The best way to explore a city is by wandering through its streets, lanes and alleys. From French colonial aesthetics to its unique food culture and history, CNN’s ‘Street Life Hanoi’ explores this historic city from a new perspective. Strolling the sidewalks of Vietnam’s stunning capital city, CNN discovers the stories of the streets of Hanoi told by those who know them best, each with their own unique relationship with the city. The show will reflect parts of Hanoi street life Highlights of the 30-minute special include: The Old Quarter One of the most unique perspectives to view Hanoi may just be from the seat of a side-car buzzing through the city streets. CNN meets Steve Christensen, an American graphic designer who has lived in Hanoi for over 20 years and gives sidecar tours of the city as his side job. CNN rides along with Steve to get a glimpse of the famous 36 streets and his favorite street in Hanoi’s Old … [Read more...] about Upcoming show on CNN reflects Hanoi street life
Hunt for stamps of French architecture in Hanoi
The Hanoitimes - Amid the continuous development of Hanoi, the French architecture hallmark stands still as a witness for a long history which contributes to Hanoi today. As Jean-Noel Poirier, former French Ambassador to Vietnam said: “Hanoi old quarter shows the marriage of French and Vietnamese architecture”. With numerous layers of history, Hanoi city’s face enjoys the combination of varied architecture styles, including French's. 1. Hanoi Opera house This is an opera house in central Hanoi, Vietnam. It was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911. An essential part of Hanoi’s thounsand-year-old history, Hanoi Opera House is without doubt one of the most famous cultural and architectural monuments of Hanoi. Located on the famous August Revolution Square, Hanoi Opera House is just a few steps from Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter and Vietnam History Museum. The Opera house was constructed for ten years from 1901 to 1911 and … [Read more...] about Hunt for stamps of French architecture in Hanoi