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Hanoi plans 'intelligent' traffic flow

 VietNamNet Bridge – An "intelligent" traffic management system (ITS) will be piloted on Thang Long Avenue in Ha Noi, the Department of Transport told the city's People's Committee last week.

Canadian photo exhibition to open in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Spectacular photos of nature and life in the Canadian Arctic will be displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi on August 21, which is expected to bring the far-flung North Pole closer to Vietnamese people.

Two Mozart concerts in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – This month, Hanoi audiences will have a chance to enjoy Mozart at Hanoi Opera House at 8 p.m. on August 13 and 14 and at L’Espace at 8 p.m. on August 21 and 22.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15-31 (daily updated)

  Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

The fun world in the glass box of Hanoi’s sugared dry fruit shop

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lively and exciting world is created in the glass box of a sugared dry fruit shop on Hang Duong Street, Hanoi, by products made by the shop’s owners.  

Storm Utor to dump heavy rains in northern region

 As of August 16, heavy rains and thunderstorms will hit northern mountainous provinces while Hanoi is expected to suffer rains of 50-100 mm.

Age-old problem poses costly conundrum

 VietNamNet Bridge – National Heritage houses are vital for attracting tourists and preserving traditional culture for future generations, but their inhabitants are bound by red tape and often forced to live in squalid conditions.

American pianist to perform in Hanoi

 American pianist Anne Chamberlain will give a free concert in Hanoi on August 21.

Small-expensive hotels in Hanoi’s old quarter put on sale

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of 2-3 mini hotels in the ancient town of Hanoi, the commercial hub which is called the “golden land area” thanks to the high profitability, have been offered for sale.

Sword Lake overflowed, many Hanoi streets flooded

 VietNamNet Bridge - Heavy rain all day long on August 8 flooded Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Thai To, the streets around the Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake. The other streets were also 40-50 cm deep.

Bora Milutinovic back to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Serbia’s coach Bora Milutinovic has returned to Vietnam to seek young talents for Qatar’s Aspire Sports Academy under the “Football Dream” programme sponsored by Barcelona club (Spain).

Countryside paintings on show in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition named “Beautiful Sunny Day” by Nguyen Van Cuong is being held at the Korean Cultural Center in Hanoi until August 10.

A day in the life of the capital city

 VietNamNet Bridge – It seems I only write when I travel away from Ha Noi and sometimes when I go somewhere outside my norm but there is much to talk about in day-to-day life here.

Plan for high quality schools causes outcry

 VietNamNet Bridge – A recent decision by the Ha Noi People's Council to develop a pilot programme to elevate 18 State-owned schools to a higher quality level has created controversy among parents and educators.

Ha Noi needs to be cultural, economic hub, says NA Chairman

VietNamNet Bridge – National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung has affirmed the need for Ha Noi to become an economic and cultural hub for Viet Nam at a meeting held yesterday, July 31, to review Ha Noi's expansion plan.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 1-15 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

The first exhibition on typography in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition combined with workshop on Typography in Vietnam with the theme "Typography: How to read, learn and create" will be held at Manzi Art Space in Hanoi from August 1-12.

Blood drive raises nearly 6,000 litres

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 13,000 blood units, or almost 6,000 litres, have been collected across 15 provinces and cities during the successful Red Journey that concluded with its final blood donation festival in Ha Noi on Saturday.

Museum of Ethnology ranks high

 VietNamNet Bridge – The TripAdvisor.com tourism website has ranked the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology as excellent. This is the second time the museum received this rating from the website.

The old beauty of Hanoi

Hanoi of the old time with traditional craft villages in the Old Quarter is restored at an exhibition at Dong Lac Temple - 38 Hang Dao, Kim Ngan Temple 42-44 Hang Bac and the Heritage House at 87 Ma May.