Author: Dtinews
American brightens up Hanoi alleyway
Scott Matt from the US has been repainting an alleyway in the Old Quarter of Hanoi and hopes he can paint all alleyways in the city.
Hanoi apartment block renovation drive almost non-existent
Hanoi now has around 1,500 old apartment buildings with many deteriorated; but only 14 have been restored.
Laser shined at foreign plane on landing at Noi Bai Airport
The pilot of Swiss-based Vistajet Airline has complained that a laser beam was flashed into the cockpit while his plane was landing at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi.
Hanoi to open tours at the Opera House
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a plan to upgrade the Opera House and Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi.
Ministry caves in to Uber and Grab Taxi business model
The Ministry of Transport is gathering opinions for a draft decree on the operation and management of Uber and Grab taxis.
New cold snap to hit northern Vietnam
A new cold spell is expected to come to the northern region of Vietnam from tomorrow, March 25, with temperatures in high mountainous areas to drop as low as below 11 degrees Celsius.
Foreign trade revenue quadruples in decade of WTO membership
Vietnam’s import-export revenue has increased four-fold in the past decade after joining the WTO, the General Department of Customs reports.
Authorities search for bootleg alcohol source
Health authorities in Hanoi have urged an investigation into a locally-brewed spirit containing high levels of methanol which have caused a rash of poisoning cases.
Hanoi still fails to fight against pavement encroachment
Increasing numbers of Hanoi’s pavements, particularly in the city centre, have been encroached upon despite measures by municipal authorities to deal with the problem.
Vietnamese citizens can travel to 48 countries and territories without visas
According to the latest released Passport Index report, Vietnamese citizens can travel to 48 countries and territories without visas.
