The Hanoi Department of Construction has said at least four districts will lack water this summer due to shortages. People in Hanoi face water shortage in 2016 Population growth has driven up demand for water. Two years ago, Hanoi already faced a shortfall of 40,000 cubic metres a day during the summer. This year, it is estimated that Hanoi will lack 70,000 to 100,000 cubic metres of every day during the peak of summer. About 9,500 people living along Buoi, Hang Buom, Hang Tre, Hai Ba Trung and De La Thanh streets in the four districts of Ba Dinh, Tay Ho, Hoan Kiem and Dong Da will face difficulties in daily lives due to lack of water.The authorities also worry that the Da River water pipeline may break again. The designed capacity of Da River Water Plant is supposed to let it provide 600,000 cubic metres of water a day. But in fact, since 2015, its capacity decreased to 200,000 cubic metres a day, providing 23% of total clean water to the city. All water plants in the city can … [Read more...] about Hanoi faces summer water shortages
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First Italy-ASEAN Week kicks off in Hanoi
A booth featuring Italian cuisine at the Italy-ASEAN Week in Hanoi - Photo: kinhtedothi.vn The first activity of the week was an Italian culture fair held at Ly Thai To Park. At the event, an Italian style square was created, allowing visitors to experience the cuisine and wine, alongside the latest fashion designs from the European nation.The week through December 4 will also feature a music show performed by Italian band Amici and students of the Hanoi University, a programme introducing the Renaissance culture, an exhibition of Laura Federici’s paintings, and a film screening.At the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said that Hanoi, as well as Vietnam in general, always wants to be a friend and partner of all of the countries around the world, including Italy.Through the Italy-ASEAN Week, Hanoians and foreign tourists will be able to experience the Italian culture and gain an insight into the country’s history and people. … [Read more...] about First Italy-ASEAN Week kicks off in Hanoi
International standard child library opens in Hanoi
The first international-standard library for children in Vietnam opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi on November 16.Children at the library (Photo VNA) The 240sq.m library provides about 2,000 books in Vietnamese, Korean and English. The library was designed as a "tree of wishes" to attract children to a wide range of cultural activities such as traditional instrument playing and film screens."The library is important to children and their families," said Director of the National Library Kieu Thuy Nga, at the launching ceremony."It will help make reading and research easier,” she said.The library is a cooperation between the National Library of Vietnam and the Republic of Korean International Cultural Foundation with backing from Hyundai Corporation. … [Read more...] about International standard child library opens in Hanoi
Hanoi prepares goods worth 1.14 billion USD for Tet
A goods fair in Hanoi (Photo VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s Department of Industry and Trade ispartnering with firms and business households to prepare goods worth 26trillion VND (1.14 billion USD) in total for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year)holiday. Thiswas a rise of 10 percent over last year’s plan due to an anticipated increasein consumption, the department said.Le Hong Thang, the department’s Director, said the department would keep aclose watch on market supply and demand with a focus on essential items such asfood products.Thang also asked district authorities to create conditions for firms andbusiness households to accumulate goods for the Tet holiday and urged firms toactively study market demand and implement plans for production and goodspurchase to ensure adequate supply and prevent scarcity of goods andunreasonable increase in prices.Demand for goods in the months ahead of Tet (from January 1, 2018 to February28, 2018) is estimated to be 10-15 percent … [Read more...] about Hanoi prepares goods worth 1.14 billion USD for Tet
Prime Minister joins locals at great national unity festival in Hanoi
NDO – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined the local residents in Dien Bien ward, Ba Dinh district in Hanoi to celebrate the great national unity festival, on November 17Conveying his best wishes to the residents, PM Phuc said that the festival provided an excellent opportunity for the attendants to review the country’s revolutionary tradition and promote solidarity in the community.He expressed his pleasure at the encouraging achievements made by Dien Bien ward’s authorities and residents in caring for elders, poor households, and disadvantaged students, as well as in ensuring security and order, and building green and beautiful residential areas.Briefing the attendants on the country’s recent socio-economic achievements, he called on the local authorities to consolidate its political system, to listen to people’s aspirations, encourage the youth to participate in practical social activities, and promote patriotism, solidarity and the spirit of mutual … [Read more...] about Prime Minister joins locals at great national unity festival in Hanoi