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The "matrix" of billboards in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - In a small public space, all kinds of billboards and signboards of various sizes, leaflets and even street name plates are hung, making “wall rubbish” in Hanoi.

The most famous streets for sidewalk cafes in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - The image of small, crowded sidewalks where many people concentrate on reading the newspaper, smoking or chatting with friends besides cups of coffee has become very familiar in Hanoi.

Hanoi’s per capita income estimated at $2,500

 VietNamNet Bridge - After five years of the administrative boundary expansion, the income of Hanoians increased from $1,697 in 2008 to $2,257 in 2012.

Water spinach fields in Hanoi’s graveyard

 VietNamNet Bridge – In Co Nhue, Tu Liem District, and Quynh Thanh, Thanh Tri District, Hanoi, water spinach is planted near and even on tombs in the cemetery of Co Nhue commune. These vegetable fields are incredibly verdant.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 15 - 31(daily updated)

  Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Arsenal visitors impressed with VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was impressed with the Vietnamese football fans and believed that the sport's popularity in Viet Nam would grow stronger in the future.

Campaign to cull nylon bags launched in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi People's Committee heralded a new programme to ‘limit the use of nylon bags to protect the environment' on Saturday.

Co Loa outdoor studios unattractive to local film makers

 Co Loa outdoor studios in Hanoi’s Dong Anh District has failed to attract a lot of local film makers due to substandard infrastructure and high service fees.

Black and white photos of old Hanoi by British diplomat

John Ramsden is a diplomat but he has a passion for photography. From 1980 to 1983, he was sent to Hanoi as part of the British Diplomatic Service’s mission. Within three years, he traveled around Hanoi and took nearly 2,000 photos.

Blank billboards reveal economic difficulty in Hanoi

In the time of economic crisis when thousands of businesses have gone bankrupt, enterprises cut down spending for advertising. Thus, hundreds of outdoor billboards in Hanoi have become blank boards.

Tragedy of drama

VietNamNet Bridge – The tragedy of private drama troupes in HCM City is that they can draw the audience to their all-the-year-round performances but they do not have their own theatres.

Land-use certification still too slow

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Minister for Natural Resources and the Environment Nguyen Minh Quang has criticised the authorities in 22 of the country's cities and provinces for the long time they take to grant certificates for land-use rights.

Hanoi hopes to attract talents by offering sky high salaries

Hanoi has decided that it can pay the salaries 20 times higher than the usual levels in order to attract talents. This is one of a series of new policies laid down by the city’s authorities after the Capital Law took effects on July 1.

Hanoi to legalize the schools for the rich?

The establishment of high quality schools has been approved by the Hanoi People’s Council. The existence of the schools, which set high tuitions, called the schools for the rich, has raised controversy.

Pirated discs of violent film rampant in big cities

 VietNamNet Bridge – After the recent leakage of Bui Doi Cho Lon or Chinatown film on internet, many pirated discs of the film are widely sold in Hanoi and HCM City.  

Escape the hustle of Ha Noi at scenic Ba Vi National Park

VietNamNet Bridge – As a nature lover, I take a trip to Ba Vi National Park almost once every two months. I am lured not only by the convenient road leading to the nearest "green world" to the capital,

Legal documents underpin HN law

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Council had passed 11 resolutions to concretise the Capital Law to help with its implementation, said chairman of the Ha Noi's People Committee Nguyen The Thao.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 8/7

 Hanoi People’s Council concludes seventh session; Official extends eternal gratitude to war veterans; Platform DK1 marks 24th founding anniversary

Hanoi to not eliminate traditional markets in 5-7 more years

While the Hanoi People’s Committee has many times affirmed that the city would speed up the plan to develop modern supermarkets and shopping malls, the Hanoi People’s Council does not think this way.

Police warn Hanoians of fake kidnappings

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Police have alerted citizens to fake kidnappings being used to extort money from family members.