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Two railway routes to be built in capital city

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Update: May, 15/2017 – 09:00

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A computer-generated illustration of urban railway route number 3, which will connect the Hà Nội Railway Station on Lê Duẩn Street with urban Hoàng Mai District. — Photo courtesy of the Hà Nội Urban Railway Project Management Board
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Some VNĐ62 trillion (US$2.7 billion) of official development aid (ODA) is the amount proposed by the Hà Nội People’s Committee to build two new railway routes in the city.

The 6km urban railway route number 2, connecting downtown Trần Hưng Đạo Street and the Thượng Định Ward in Thanh Xuân District, is expected to cost some VNĐ35 trillion ($1.5 billion), of which $1.3 billion will be funded through aid from Japan.
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Illegal hunter convicted for killing endangered langur

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A family of the Red-Shanked Doucs (Pygathryx nemaeus) is snapped at the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve in Đà Nẵng city. The central city’s People’s Court decided to imprison illegal hunter Nguyễn Văn Lý three years in prison for killing the endangered langurs. — VNS Photo Bùi Văn Tuấn
ĐÀ NẴNG — The central city’s People’s Court rejected poacher Nguyễn Văn Lý’s appeal of a three-year conviction at a hearing on Monday.Lý was sentenced by Sơn Trà district people’s court last year for killing two Red-Shanked Doucs in the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve.

The court said Lý had violated regulations on hunting and killing endangered species under the list of protected animals of the Governmental Decree No 32. Tiếp tục đọc “Illegal hunter convicted for killing endangered langur” →

Mural painting at Da Nang airport wins bronze at Int’l Design Awards

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Last update 10:38 | 15/05/2017

A mural painting created by artist Nguyen Thu Thuy and her colleagues from the New Hanoi Art Company located in Da Nang International Airport won the bronze medal at the 10th International Design Awards (IDA), the awards jury announced on May 11.

Thuy also brought home a consolation prize for her ‘Love Heart for Hanoi’, a heart-shaped sculpture decorated with millions of ceramic tiles.

The mural at Da Nang airport covers a pillar that is 7.4m in height and 6.4m in diameter featuring images of flowers and tropical trees.

The work, made with paints produced by the French-based industrial paint producer Guard Industrie, was inaugurated in March this year as the first painting as part of an art project to transform Da Nang airport into a tropical garden.

The project was highly appreciated by the judges for creatively and successfully applying materials in building and industrial construction into community arts. The use of flowers and green trees helps to create a fresh and environmentally-friendly feel for viewers, thus meeting criteria set for the IDA’s Design for Society and Design for Environment category.

Earlier, Thuy was given an honourable mention at the eighth IDA in 2015 for her lotus-shaped fountain at Mai Xuan Thuong flower garden. Tiếp tục đọc “Mural painting at Da Nang airport wins bronze at Int’l Design Awards” →

Top tours in Hanoi

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Last update 14:23 | 15/05/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – Known as the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is teeming with ornate Buddhist temples, ancient citadels, war memorials, and French colonial architecture while traditional villages and national parks are just outside the city. From full-day excursions to UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay and Ba Vi National Park to evening cyclo tours and traditional water puppet shows in the city centre, these popular Hanoi tours cater to just about any budget and preference.

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Spend an evening discovering the bustling nightlife in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Sample from popular Vietnamese foods, including pho and nem chua ran, before continuing to clubs and bars to drink Vietnamese beer and choose how you want to spend your night. Tiếp tục đọc “Top tours in Hanoi” →

Hanoi faces summer shortage of clean water

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Last update 17:03 | 15/05/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – Come summer, people in the capital once again face one of the most dreaded spectres of urban life, water shortage.

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Processing water at the Ha Noi Clean Water Co, the main supplier of water to the capital city. 

This year, the situation does not look to be any better with provider companies expecting supply to fall short of demand by 70,000-100,000 cu.m every day, while many clean water projects are still in progress.

Early risers get the water

It’s only early summer, but houses in the Old Quarter of Ha Noi Hoan Kiem District are already stacking every water container imaginable – buckets, plastic barrels or basins. Tiếp tục đọc “Hanoi faces summer shortage of clean water” →

Weekly street art show debuts in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

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Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 05/14/2017 17:01 GMT + 7

A new program featuring street performances were opened on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday evening.

The Ho Chi Minh City Street Show was debuted at 7:00 pm, amazing local residents and tourists with a variety of gigs along the pedestrian street.

The program is set to take place from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday night on Nguyen Hue.

The show began with the sound of EDM (electronic dance music) that attracted nearby visitors to a total of six stages featuring different genres of street art. Tiếp tục đọc “Weekly street art show debuts in downtown Ho Chi Minh City” →

Private firm discovered building 104 unapproved apartments in central Vietnam

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Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 05/15/2017 19:04 GMT + 7

The notorious Muong Thanh Group has been found building over 100 apartments that defy approved designs in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang.

The high-rise developer unilaterally adjusted the original design of a hotel and apartment complex in Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang, to add a total of 104 apartments for sale.

Although local authorities had detected the violation last year, and ordered a cessation of the construction at the time, Muong Thanh ignored the order and completed the extra properties. Tiếp tục đọc “Private firm discovered building 104 unapproved apartments in central Vietnam” →

Bọt trắng như tuyết bốc mùi, nổi dày đặc trên kênh Tàu Hủ sau trận mưa lớn

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07:31 PM – 15/05/2017 Thanh Niên Online
Sau cơn mưa lớn thì trên kênh Tàu Hủ xuất hiện nhiều bọt trắng bất thườngc /// Ảnh: Phan Định
Sau cơn mưa lớn thì trên kênh Tàu Hủ xuất hiện nhiều bọt trắng bất thường Ảnh: Phan Định
Chiều 15.5, trên kênh Tàu Hủ xuất hiện nhiều bọt trắng, bốc mùi hôi thối. Mỗi khi có gió, bọt trắng lại bay khắp nơi.
Chiều 15.5, sau cơn mưa lớn thì trên kênh Tàu Hủ – đoạn giao giữa rạch Ruột Ngựa và kênh Lò Gốm (phường 16, quận 8, TP. HCM) xuất hiện nhiều bọt trắng bất thường.

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17 must-see sites in Hanoi

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Last update 13:00 | 10/03/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – Besides the Presidential Palace, the University of Hanoi, Hang Dau water tower, there are many other beautiful French colonial works in Hanoi.The Government Guesthouse 

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This elegant building was built in the French architectural style. It is located on Ngo Quyen Street, a short distance from the Sofitel Metropole Hotel.

The Government Guesthouse was formerly the Residence of the French Governor of Tonkin. Tonkin is the historical name for northern Vietnam. Tiếp tục đọc “17 must-see sites in Hanoi” →

Israeli tourists charged $22 for 3km ride in Da Lat

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Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 05/13/2017 09:59 GMT + 7

A taxi operator in Da Lat City in the Central Highlands’ Lam Dong Province has been fined and had its driver suspended from work for overcharging two foreign tourists earlier this week.

Vina Gold was slapped with a civil fine of VND7 million (US$308) after one of its driver charged two Israeli women VND510,000 (US$22.5) for a 3km ride on Wednesday. Tiếp tục đọc “Israeli tourists charged $22 for 3km ride in Da Lat” →

Ancient city celebrates the 10th millionth tourists

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Update: May, 12/2017 – 17:00
Kids join a painting in the old quarter of Hội An city. — VNS Photo Công Thành
HỘI AN — The ancient town of Hội An celebrated the arrival of its 10 millionth tourist at the old quarter’s Japanese Bridge today.The city’s culture and sports centre said Hội An hosted 1.6 million tourists last year, a 34.14 per cent increase from 2015.

Earlier this year, the UNESCO-recognised world heritage site was voted among the best 25 destinations in the world by travel website TripAdvisor. Tiếp tục đọc “Ancient city celebrates the 10th millionth tourists” →

Hoi An makes it on top 25 best destinations

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Last update 09:49 | 10/05/2017
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About 30 km south of central Da Nang City, Hoi An is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries.

According to TripAdvisor, Hoi An is an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.

The co-existence of indigenous customs and habits and those imported by foreign settlers creates a distinctive look which lures visitors to the ancient town.

Ideal weather and sun-drenched beaches are also bonus points for the town.

Yet, TripAdvisor recommends the locality to improve accommodation infrastructure to meet the continuously rising demand of visitors.

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Vietnam province fears ‘another Formosa’ as paper mill raises environmental concerns

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TUOI TRE NEWS

Updated : 05/11/2017 13:33 GMT + 7

The construction site of the VNT19 pulp mill is seen in Quang Ngai Province, located in central Vietnam.

With the fish death disaster caused by wastewater dumped by a steel plant into the waters off central Vietnam still fresh in the minds of citizens, administrators in a province housing a paper mill are worried about giving history the opportunity to repeat itself.

The administration of the central province of Quang Ngai has called on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to provide more detailed guidance on how to ensure the VNT19 pulp mill in Binh Son District will not become ‘another Formosa.’ Tiếp tục đọc “Vietnam province fears ‘another Formosa’ as paper mill raises environmental concerns” →

Sơn Trà ký sự – Kỳ 4: Luận về Chà vá chân nâu và chùa Linh Ứng

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NĐT – 09/05/2017 – 19:37 PM

Nhắc đến Sơn Trà, các phương tiện truyền thông, cả “lề phải” lẫn “lề trái”, đều nhất mực ngợi ca Voọc chà vá chân nâu và chùa Linh Ứng bãi Bụt. Trên truyền thông chưa thấy ai đề cập đến sự tương phản của hai “điểm nhấn” đó.

» Để voọc Sơn Trà còn đất sống
» Đừng để Sơn Trà bị “băm nát” và thu hẹp
» Sơn Trà ký sự – Kỳ 1: Chuyện về ông ‘thần rừng’
» Sơn Trà ký sự – Kỳ 2: Y cẩm dạ hành
» Sơn Trà ký sự – Kỳ 3: Mấu chốt của những vấn đề ‘nóng’ trên bán đảo Sơn Trà

Chúng tôi không mô tả về Chà vá chân nâu, vì người ta đã viết rất kỹ và chụp hình, quay phim rất rõ về loài động vật đặc biệt quý hiếm đang xếp vào danh mục cực kỳ nguy cấp này. Bạn đọc có thể dễ dàng tìm đọc và chiêm ngưỡng chúng trên mạng với đủ kiểu, đủ dáng, đủ mọi góc nhìn, góc chụp, góc quay.

Chỉ xin lưu ý là chúng chỉ ăn lá và hoa quả của những loài cây đặc hữu, là những loài cây chỉ có ở Sơn Trà, chỉ hít thở và sinh con đẻ cái trong hệ sinh thái của rừng nguyên sinh nơi đây. Chúng không ăn rặt một vài thứ như những con vật mà chúng ta nuôi, mà mùa nào, giờ nào chúng ăn những thứ gì trong những loài cây đặc hữu đó chúng ta không biết, không thể biết và không cần phải biết.

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