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Everyone has a story worth telling

 VietNamNet Bridge – The message that Humans of Hanoi seek to convey is straightforward: Every individual has a story worth telling.

Famous autographs on show in Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition showcasing autographs of famous personalities from all over the world will open to the public in Ha Noi on Friday.

Hanoi’s lakes from flying cameras

 VietNamNet Bridge - From a height of over 200m, Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake look clean, green and peaceful in the bustling city.

Which city is the most expensive in Vietnam?

 VietNamNet Bridge – The most expensive city in Vietnam is not Hanoi, as far from thinking of many people. That distinction belongs to the central city of Hue.

Hanoi debuts six more pedestrian-friendly streets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoan Kiem District has inaugurated an additional six walking streets, including Hang Buom, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May, Dao Duy Tu and Ta Hien.

Hanoi to ban vehicles in busy Hoan Kiem streets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will ban all vehicles from entering six streets in Hoan Kiem District every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, the municipal Department of Transport has announced.

Hanoi’s urban railway project cost rises $300 million

 VietNamNet Bridge - Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has asked for clarification of which individuals and organizations are responsible for the increase in the price tag of the Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban railway project.

Hanoi elects three new vice chairmen

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi elected three new Vice Chairmen for its People’s Committee at the ninth meeting of the People’s Council on April 18.

Hanoi's relics lack protection

 VietNamNet Bridge – The theft and destruction of Ha Noi's cultural and historical relics continues to rise due to weak management and low awareness by managing agencies, said the city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Nationwide Book Day kicks off

 VietNamNet Bridge – A ceremony to announce the Prime Minister's decision establishing Viet Nam Book Day was held on Saturday night at the Ly Thai To Square in Ha Noi.

Hanoi’s iconic construction works observed from 200m height

 VietNamNet Bridge - When they are observed from a height of over 200m, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, National Assembly Building, Hanoi Flag Tower, The Huc Bridge and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam and the squares of Hanoi are more gorgeous.

Hanoi peach growers race to create ornamental orchards

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many farmers in Hanoi have turned away from growing some types of traditional trees to create ornamental and ecological gardens.

Office, retail lease recovery seen

 VietNamNet Bridge – The office and retail space segments in two major cities showed signs of recovery in the first quarter, with a drop in overall vacancy rates, noted property services providers.

Traditional craft village offers scenic escape for travellers

 VietNamNet Bridge – The hot season is approaching, but instead of going to the beach to cool off, what about heading to the mountains? We've got just the place in mind: Pac Rang Hamlet in northern Cao Bang Province, about 320km from Ha Noi.

EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 15-30 (daily updated)

 Updated information about cultural events in big cities of Vietnam.

Hanoi to have book street

 A book street will be organized in Ngo Quyen and Dinh Le Street, Hanoi on April 19 in the framework of the Vietnam’s Book Day, announced the Ministry of Information and Communication.

Exploring Hanoi in Lost&Found Hanoi

 A photo exhibition “Lost&Found Hanoi” by five Hanoi-based photographers will open at Hanoi Goethe Institute on April 15, allowing visitors to take an exploration of the grain of this thousand-year-old metropolis.

Writer of Hanoi – Promenade speaks about inspiration

 VietNamNet Bridge – Martin Rama, Delhi-based chief economist for South Asia at the World Bank, recently published a photo book titled Ha Noi - Promenade that includes images of the city during the period he worked here between 2002 and 2010.

Hanoi ranked eighth on TripAdvisor’s list of best destinations

 According to TripAdvisor’s list of the world’s best destinations in 2014, which was announced on April 8, Hanoi was at the eighth position as a newcomer.

25 children die of measles

 VietNamNet Bridge – Twenty-five children, most from the northern region of Vietnam, have died of measles since the end of last year, according to the Health Ministry.