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Dep fashion show to debut in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – After two previous successful shows in HCM City, the annual Dep Fashion Runway will debut in the capital city on Saturday night.

Capital's new urban areas still without safe tap water

 VietNamNet Bridge – People living in apartment buildings of the capital's new urban areas are expressing concern over poor-quality tap water.

First rent-free trading centre opens in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's first rent-free trading centre, located at the Hoa Binh Green City project in Minh Khai street, will bring great opportunities to local businesses,

Oktoberfest expected to draw 18,000 in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 22nd Oktoberfest in HCMC and the 5th Oktoberfest in Ha Noi will be organized in mid-October with expectations to lure about 18,000 attendees.

IZs told to protect environment

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi authorities will ban or limit investment in economic and industrial zones that have failed to install waste-water treatment systems, the municipal People's Committee has said.

Pagoda hosts summer of love for learning

 VietNamNet Bridge – Free classes at a pagoda in the suburbs of Ha Noi give children a chance to learn and enjoy the arts.

Golden statues of Saint Giong make debut in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two golden statues of Saint Giong was introduced to the public at a ceremony held at Hanoi Opera House in Hanoi on August 19.

Pianist Anne Chamberlain returns to Hanoi with free concert

 VietNamNet Bridge – American pianist, Anne Chamberlain, is returning to Hanoi for a free concert at the Goethe Institute at 8pm on August 22.

Hanoi to build new bridge near Long Bien Bridge

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Party Committee of Hanoi has basically agreed on the building of a bridge spanning the Hong (Red) River 75m from Long Bien Bridge.

Hanoi seeks to revive craft villages

 VietNamNet Bridge – The capital has outlined a plan to restore traditional craft villages, which are rapidly disappearing.

Young people flock to chicken breeding

 VietNamNet Bridge – At a sidewalk cafe in Ha Noi, when people are gossiping or immersed in their smart phones, a young man sits passionately in a corner, patting a healthy rooster, resplendent in its plume and furry feathers.

Hanoi to allow only city-licensed taxis

VietNamNet Bridge – In a move to reduce traffic chaos and unhealthy competition among taxi drivers, vehicles licensed outside the capital will be banned from operating in the city,

Getting pianos to hit the right keys

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dang Nguyen Hao learnt to play the piano but he chose to work as an instrument tuner. He is a special worker, a piano tuner who are well-known to every artist in Ha Noi.

Cast adrift on the river of life

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi Vy dipped her bucket into the muddy waters of the Red River.

Hanoi to cut down ancient trees for urban railway

 VietNamNet Bridge - Numerous ancient trees of over 2m in diameter will be chopped down for the construction of an urban railway from Nhon to the Hanoi Railway Station, said an official of the Hanoi urban rail project management unit.

‘Restorers' lay waste to ancient pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – So-called restoration workers have almost destroyed a 500-year-old pagoda on the southern outskirts of Ha Noi.

Project teaches students to swim

 VietNamNet Bridge – Head of the sports division of the Ha Noi Culture, Sports and Tourism Department, Dinh Van Luyen, explained to Ha Noi Moi (New Ha Noi) details of a programme to teach children how to swim.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 1-10 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Gay pride event to kick off in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – While the campaign to legalise same sex marriage in Viet Nam may have stalled for the time being, enthusiasm remains high as the nation prepares for this year's Viet Pride festival.  

Police look into scam claims at pagoda

 VietNamNet Bridge – Police are investigating rumors that a pagoda in Long Bien District is selling children for adoption.