Participants of the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vice Standing Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu emphasised that boosting cooperation and investment ties with Bulgarian localities is a key task for the capital during a reception for Bulgarian Minister of Economy Emil Karanikolov on September 17. At the meeting, the Bulgarian minister said his country, as the current rotating chair of the EU, will make efforts to push for the early signing of the free trade agreement between the bloc and Vietnam. He stated that the Bulgarian Government will do its best to increase bilateral cooperation with Vietnam and help to create conditions for Vietnamese firms to reach Bulgaria and bring their goods to the 500-million-strong EU market. The official said his country has spent a great amount on building industrial parks around the capital city of Sofia and expects that Hanoi might make some investments in these parks. He also called for the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Hanoi steps up cooperation with Bulgarian localities
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Hanoi calls for votes to become world’s leading city destination
Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi has been nominated by the World Tourism Organisation to compete with other 17 candidates. The rest cities suggested for the award are Auckland of New Zealand, Cape Town and Durban of South Africa, Dubai of the United Arab of Emirates, Hong Kong of China, Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, Las Vegas and New York of the US, Lisbon of Portugal, London of England, Marrakech of Morocco, Paris of France, Quito of Ecuador, Rio de Janeiro of Brazil, Saint-Petersburg of Russia, and Sydney of Australia. Voting time lasts from September 19th to October 24th, 2018 at link https://sodulich.hanoi.gov/binh-chon-awards. Voters must register for an account at website http://www.worldtravelawards.com before casting their vote. According to the Department, the award is a chance for Hanoi to promote its image, thus attracting more visitors./. CPV/VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi calls for votes to become world’s leading city destination
Japanese deputy ambassador honoured with Hanoi’s insignia
The People’s Committee of Hanoi has presented the “for the cause of capital city construction” insignia to Katsuro Nagai, Japanese Deputy Ambassador in Vietnam, in recognition of his contributions to the growth of Hanoi and the development of ties between Vietnam and Japan. Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) presents “for the cause of capital city construction” insignia to Katsuro Nagai, Japanese Deputy Ambassador in Vietnam Nagai served as Minister at the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam from August, 2014. In February, 2018, he became Deputy Ambassador at the embassy. He has worked to enhance cooperation between Hanoi and Japanese localities, and connected leaders of the city and senior officials from Japan’s Government and socio-economic organisations. With the assistance of Nagai and the ambassador of Japan, many projects funded by Japan have been implemented in Hanoi, including line 2 of the Hanoi urban railway, … [Read more...] about Japanese deputy ambassador honoured with Hanoi’s insignia
Hanoi, Gold Coast leaders discuss bilateral ties
Mayor of the Australian city of Gold Coast Tom Tate (L) and Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Mayor of the Australian city of Gold Coast Tom Tate and Chairman of the Hanoi City People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung discussed bilateral cooperation opportunities in culture, investment, trade and tourism during a working session in Hanoi on September 14. Chung informed his guest that Hanoi records a total population of over 9.5 million people and an average per capita income of 7,600 USD each year. Between now and 2020, Hanoi sets three key tasks of high-quality personnel training, administrative reform and infrastructure upgrade. In education and training, Hanoi has built vocational training schools up to international standards. Nearly 4,000 students from Hanoi are studying in Australia. The city’s leader proposed enhancing student exchanges to share experience and learn about each side’s … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Gold Coast leaders discuss bilateral ties
Hostels Worldwide lists 11 must-thing to do in Hanoi
Beautiful colonial buildings, tasty local cuisine, the vibrant Ols Quarter and a buzzing nightlife, there are a lot of things in Hanoi that won’t disappoint you. The Train Street in Hanoi. Hostels Worldwide, the largest online hostel-booking platform sparking social experiences around the world, has picked 11 things you have to try in Hanoi, the city with more than 1,000 years old of history. According to Hostels Worldwide, one of the must-try thing in Hanoi is to explore the Old Quarter. “During the day you will find yourself accidentally shopping at the plethora of stalls, as their goods overflow into the pavements. At night the city comes alive with lanterns lighting up the sky above the now pedestrian only roads, the crowds gathering on the streets to enjoy a cold drink and freshly made meal,” Hostels Worldwide wrote. In addition, Hostels Worldwide expects also picked Vietnamese Women’s Museum is one of the best destination you should know. There … [Read more...] about Hostels Worldwide lists 11 must-thing to do in Hanoi