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Ha Noi suffers from poor waste collection

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi residents in many districts have complained about environmental pollution caused by rubbish collection and transport, during recent meetings with National Assembly deputies.

Well-off Hanoians build stilt houses in the outskirts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many well-off families in Hanoi have spent their money on renovating old stilt houses from mountainous regions and relocating them to the city’s outskirts as weekend homes.  

Rainstorm kills three in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – A powerful rainstorm in Hanoi that lasted one hour on Wednesday afternoon left three people dead, and caused power outages and minor flooding in many streets. 

French quartet to perform in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Parisii Quartet, well known in Europe and particularly in France, will perform in a classical concert in Ha Noi on June 7 to introduce their music to the Vietnamese audience.

Ancient wells in Hanoi’s old villages

 VietNamNet Bridge - In addition to its old houses, Duong Lam in the Son Tay district of Hanoi has many wells with a long history.

Water supply drops as fears arise over pipeline breakdown

 VietNamNet Bridge – The lack of water for Hanoians over the last two weeks was caused partly by the water supply plant reducing water pump pressure for fear that the pipeline may break down again.

Major tourist attractions near Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – For those who cannot travel far, they can choose one of the following places near Hanoi capital to enjoy the holiday with their families and friends.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 1-10 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Coffee vendors roam Ha Noi's streets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Despite economic difficulties, many residents of the capital have found a way to earn a stable living.

Artists express love of country

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 photos featuring the daily life of locals and soldiers based at sea and on the country's islands are on display in downtown Ha Noi.

Hanoi court suggests 30-year jail sentence for disgraced banker

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi People’s Procuracy on May 27 proposed imposing a 30-year jail charge on one of Vietnam’s top banking tycoons, Nguyen Duc Kien, for his role in a multi-million dollar scandal uncovered last year.

The beautiful churches of Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – The value of the architecture and exquisite beauty of the Hanoi Cathedral and the Cua Bac Church are still praised after nearly 100 years.

Oboists make Hanoi debut tomorrow

The first ever concert to front line oboists will be held in Ha Noi on Sunday. The oboists will perform pieces by international and Vietnamese composers.

Heat wave hits Hanoi with record temperatures

 A blistering heat wave has hit Ha Noi and northern and central provinces in recent days, leaving streets deserted and air conditioners on full blast.

The sole mosque of North Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Al-Noor Masjid (Light) is the only mosque in northern Vietnam. It has been located on Hang Luoc Street for over a century.

Trillions of dong wasted on unfinished and unused ships

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trillions of dong have been poured into shipbuilding projects in recent years. However, the projects have either never been completed, or never been put into use.

Hanoians put up with water problems

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi Water Supply Company has promised to provide enough water to Hanoians. However, clean water remains a luxurious good for them.

Social News Headlines 23/5

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Hanoi likely to crack down on corrupt building officials

 VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city of Ha Noi will consider doubling administrative fines on construction violations with the aim of strictly tightening related regulations.

Photos capture life of ‘Generals in Peacetime'

 VietNamNet Bridge – Major-general Nguyen Duc Huy put on his glasses to see photos of himself and his comrades more clearly at an exhibition by photographer Tran Viet Van that opened yesterday (May 19) in Ha Noi.