Armed forces hold rehearsal ahead of 13th National Party Congress Relevant forces have embarked on the task of ensuring security and safety for the upcoming 13th National Party Congress which is scheduled to be held from January 25 to February 2 in Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Hanoi streets decorated to welcome 13th National Party Congress
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Hanoi streets decorated to welcome party congress
Many streets in Hanoi have been decorated to mark the coming 13th National Party Congress. The event is scheduled to take place from January 25 to February 2. It is common to see national flags and the flag of the Communist Party of Vietnam on Hanoi's streets. … [Read more...] about Hanoi streets decorated to welcome party congress
Hanoi to restrict downtown traffic for Party Congress
From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on January 24, trucks with a capacity of 500 kilograms or above and mini buses with 24 seats or above will be banned on the following streets: Pham Hung, Do Duc Duc, Khuat Duy Tien, Tran Duy Hung, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Dao Tan, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Van Phuc, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Phu, Hung Vuong, Chu Van An, Hoang Dieu, Doc Lap, Le Hong Phong, Hoang Van Thu, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Dien Bien Phu, Nguyen Quyen, Tran Binh Trong, Tran Hung Dao and Thang Long Boulevard. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to restrict downtown traffic for Party Congress
Urgent conservation of old French villas in Hanoi
Many old French villas in Hanoi have been degraded. Photo: Doan Thanh Due to the large value and profitability of these villas, many owners have renovated them for different purposes. According to Chief Inspector of the Hanoi Department of Construction Nguyen Viet Dung, since the City People's Committee delegated inspection works to districts and wards, the handling of the construction violations has improved however it still requires more strict inspection and control from the local authorities. … [Read more...] about Urgent conservation of old French villas in Hanoi
Homeless people struggle through Hanoi cold night
Many homeless people tried to avoid the wind and the cold under the pedestrian overpasses and street corners as temperatures in Hanoi dropped to under 10 degrees at night. According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, additional cold air arrived in Vietnam on January 10 and affected the northern region. The temperatures were around 8-10 degrees. A homeless person curled up under the blanket … [Read more...] about Homeless people struggle through Hanoi cold night