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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.

Blood-sucking bugs return to rear ugly heads in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Blood-sucking bugs have reappeared in Ha Noi, with sightings of the irritating insects reported in 21 out of the capital's 29 districts.

Leader of real estate giant in Hanoi under prosecution

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi police have just arrested and prosecuted Nguyen Hoang Long, chairman of a real estate company in Hanoi, for allegedly swindling hundreds of billions of VND from investors.  

Barmy Army: 400 fans travel to cheer on Arsenal in Viet Nam

VietNamNet Bridge – Around 200 English fans and 200 other fans from across Asia will travel to Viet Nam to cheer on Arsenal when they face Viet Nam in a friendly at My Dinh National Stadium on July 17, 

Hanoi tests high-quality public schools

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi has established a new model of public schools – high-quality schools, with the first 18 schools.

Hanoi begins collecting road maintenance fee from motorcycles

The fee is VND50,000 per year with motorcycles of less than 100 cm3 and VND100,000 for motorcycles of over 100 cm3. This is the lowest level in the framework of road maintenance fees issued by the Ministry of Finance.

Capital calls for funds to build playgrounds

 VietNamNet Bridge – Local authorities in the capital are being forced to call for private capital to invest in more parks for children in new urban areas.

Hanoi releases results of the first vote of confidence

The Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and the chief of the Department of Planning and Investment received the lowest votes of confidence. The Chair of the People’s Council and the police chief had the highest rates.

Sidewalk cane juice sellers earn $2,500/month

 VietNamNet Bridge – For each cane priced VND13,000, the seller can process four cane-juice glasses, earning VND40,000 ($2). Selling hundreds of glasses of cane-juice a day, one can earn very high profit.

Massive student influx causes traffic headache

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi and HCM City are working to smooth traffic flows for candidates attending this year's university entrance exams which start today, July 4, around the country.

Hanoi tightens residency criteria

VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city's legislative body yesterday unanimously passed a resolution to impose accommodation requirements for people from other provinces wanting permanent residency in the metropolis.

Folk Me Folk You set for Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nine bands from around the world will share a stage at the Folk Me Folk You festival at Ha Noi Social Club this Saturday.

Hanoi plans consumption, tourism promotion month

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will launch a special promotion month in November, with the aim of stimulating consumer demand and attracting both local and international tourists

Hanoi to preserve old construction works

 VietNamNet Bridge - To concretize the Law of the Capital City, at its 7th session on July 1-8, the Hanoi People’s Council will decide the list of the construction works for conservation.

Hanoi needs VND6 trillion to repair monuments

"Hanoi currently has 600 relics that are seriously degraded. We need about VND6 trillion ($286 million) to repair the relics and this is a very big amount," said Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Public investment touted as stimulus for growth

VietNamNet Bridge – Under great pressure to realize the economic growth target, the Government and localities are seeking ways to spur investment demand and unblock the capital flow. A measure tabled now is to bolster public investment.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 1 - 15 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Chuong Village Festival

VietNamNet Bridge – Chuong Village is located near the Day River in Thanh Oai District Ha Noi and famous for not only the traditional craft of making palm leaf conical hats but also a village festival with unique traditional culture.

Ha Noi take-away cafes deliver the goods

VietNamNet Bridge – It isn't difficult to trace their appeal. With colourful decorations and an on-the-go aspect which fits neatly with the pace of modern life, it's easy to see why "take-away" cafes have become increasingly attractive

HCM City to organize vote of confidence for 16 officials

 VietNamNet Bridge – At the upcoming meeting of the HCM City People's Council, the vote of confidence will be held for 16 officials who are elected by the People’s Council, with the three levels of confidence: high trust, low trust and trust.