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Hanoi's First Metro Line Will Officially Open Tomorrow
Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong Line will be the first metro system in Vietnam to commence operation.
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Hanoi Eases Lockdown Restrictions, Reopens Malls, Barbershops
Starting at 6am today, Hanoi began applying social distancing rules under the previous Directive 15, allowing various shops to reopen and businesses to function at 50% capacity.
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How Local Students are Preparing for Careers in Hospitality at EHL Group
While global tourism has certainly been negatively impacted over the last two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is sure to rebound and once again be an important driving force in Southeast Asia’s economies, eventually surpassing its previous contribution of 9% of Vietnam’s GDP. The field will thus continue to be an appealing career for many young adults who are considering their university opportunities.
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19 Districts in Hanoi Allowed to Reopen Shops, Takeaway Service
Starting at noon today, districts with no new COVID-19 community transmission cases since September 6 are allowed to reopen various businesses and restaurants.
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Hanoi Extends Lockdown for 2 More Weeks in 10 Central Districts
After September 6, 10 districts in the city's center with the highest risk of COVID-19 infection will continue with strict Directive 16 lockdown until September 21.
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Amid Worsening Outbreaks Elsewhere, Hanoi Pauses Its Reopening Roadmap
Bia hơi, gyms and karaoke need to wait until further notice.
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Hanoi CDC to Propose Reopening of Non-Essential Businesses
With the COVID-19 outbreak in the city evidently under control, Hanoi’s health authorities are proposing to reopen a few non-essential services.
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The Average Height of Vietnamese Children Increased, but So Did Obesity Rates
Vietnam's children are getting taller, but also wider.
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Muji Will Open in Vietnam Within the Next 2 Months, Real Estate Consultancy Says
While some Vietnamese are probably still recovering from the opening of the country's first Uniqlo last month, they'll now need to ready their wallets for the arrival of another popular Japanese retai...
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Vietnam Should Aim to Become High-Income Nation by 2045, PM Says
After Vietnam finished 2019 with impressive growth rates, leaders are optimistic that the country is on a stable trajectory to join the ranks of upper-middle-income or even high-income nations within ...
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Morning Stories Roundup: Electric Motorbikes, Plastic Waste Reduction and Wind Turbine Ablaze.
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
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Vietnam Inks Deal to Buy Massive Amounts of Electricity From Laos
The move comes as the Vietnamese government works to avoid projected power shortages in the near future.
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Singaporean Scientists Find New Way to Break Down Plastic
It's a brave new world.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnamese Victim of Gary Glitter Demands Recompense
Stay connected with Urbanist Hanoi on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of ...
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After Thailand Bans Plastic Bags, Shoppers Turn to Buckets, Pots and Pans
On New Year's Day, tens of thousands of stores throughout Thailand stopped giving out plastic bags free of charge.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Hanoi Welcomes 81,000 Visitors on New Year’s Day
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Morning Stories Roundup: Leading NGOs urge Vietnam to scrap new Coal-Fired Power Projects
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Morning Stories Roundup: Female Runner Beats Household Names to Become Vietnam’s 2019 Athlete of the Year.
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Roadworks Expected on Au Co for 4 Months as Street Widening Begins
Hanoi authorities began the second stage of widening the main road heading towards Noi Bai airport on Sunday, with roadworks now expected on a three-kilometer stretch of Au Co for at least four months...
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Vietnam Welcomes 18m Foreign Tourists in 2019, an All-Time Record
According to the General Statistics Office, in December 2019, the country welcomed 1.7 million tourists from other countries.
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He Boasted About Driving From Saigon to Hanoi in 20 Hours. The Police Aren't Amused.
To Ha Dong Nghi, a 25-year-old professional racer, recently caused controversy after announcing on Facebook that he finished a drive from Saigon to Hanoi in only 19 hours and 45 minutes.
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Laggy Internet Plagues Vietnam Once Again After 3 Undersea Cables Break
Looks like 2020 will arrive with a loading screen.
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Vietnam Down 10 Places in Global Gender Gap Index, Ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific
Vietnam’s gender equality ranking has dropped during the past year compared to 2018, but most Asian countries also share the same fate.
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New Law Requiring Humane Treatment of Livestock to Take Effect From Jan 1
The Law on Animal Husbandry includes a number of regulations aimed at creating safe animal husbandry conditions, as well as more humane treatment for animals.
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Vietnam’s Economy Expands by 6.8% in 2019, World Bank Says
In a press conference held Tuesday, World Bank officials said Vietnam’s GDP has expanded by 6.8% in 2019, while public debt has fallen by almost 8% since 2016.
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Morning Stories Roundup: Fake HIV Tests, Rescued Pangolins and Vietnam's Grand Prix
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Officials Left Shell-Shocked After Man Steals 10kg Turtle From Hoan Kiem Lake
A man hailing from Nghe An Province was caught trying to steal a turtle from Hoan Kiem Lake after locals saw him sneaking the creature into his jacket.
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Vietnam Extends 15-Day Visa Exemption for 8 Countries Until 2022
The government recently made changes to a visa exemption program.
