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The underground Opera House station is the second among 14 stations of the first metro line to reach completion. The metro station is 190 meters long, and 26 meters wide, and features four basements. Its first basement encompasses such facilities as a waiting lounge, ticket machines, a restroom, and automated fee collection gates, while the second and fourth basements function as platforms where passengers can board trains.  The third floor houses equipment for employees at the station, a safety control system, a rest area, and rooms containing electric tools and devices. The Opera House station was designed to have five exits to Lam Son Park, Union Square Tower, and Pasteur Street. The 19.7-kilometer-long metro line, which carries a price tag of VND43.7 trillion (US$1.8 billion), has 17 trains, each consisting of three cars and designed to run at up to 110 kilometers per hour above the ground and 80 kilometers per hour underground. Each Japanese-manufactured train is 61.5 me...

With only a few days left until Halloween (on October 31) season 2023, Hanoi’s downtown toy streets are filled with colorful playthings and masks, hats, mannequins, skeletons, and scythes, providing selfie photo opportunities for many young people. Hang Ma Street Hang Ma Street is a street in Hanoi that is the go-to spot during the Halloween season. A month ahead of the festival, Hang Ma Street is brightly and magically decorated with a series of mannequins, masks, clothes, colorful lanterns, and scary toys. These days, it is packed with people shopping, taking selfies, and savoring the lively environment. Hang Ma Street is an ideal backdrop for photography on this occasion. Ho Guom Pedestrian Street Every Halloween, young people often turn the wide pedestrian street into a fashion runway where they show off their bizarre costumes and unique makeup. There are also many interesting activities such as dressing up, mask painting, exciting magic shows, or street performances. Don’t w...

According to a release published on its website, the French auction house, founded in 1928, will put up for auction 329 antiques at 11am on October 31 (Paris time). Two among them were said to be from the last Vietnamese feudal dynasty Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). They are a golden seal cast in 1823 during the reign of King Minh Mang (1820-1841) and a golden bowl dating back to the reign of King Khai Dinh (1917-1925). The ministry’s Department of Cultural Heritage said that if the seal was the ‘Hoang de chi bao (Emperor’s Treasure)’, it had been used for public and political activities of the country throughout a historical period and carried significant historical and cultural values. In its dispatch sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the MCST has urged the MoFA to direct the embassy to work with Million to quickly verify a series of information related to the items, including their owner, legality, expected selling price, and the ability to negotiate direct purcha...

The first group of Peace Corps Volunteers arrived at Vietnam. Source: US’s embassy in Vietnam The Peace Corps on October 27 welcomed its first ever cohort of 10 volunteers to Vietnam, as part of an agreement on English teaching of the Peace Corps programme based on the Vietnam-US framework agreement signed in 2016. These volunteers will serve in secondary schools throughout the districts of Hanoi beginning in January 2023, after 10 weeks of comprehensive training to build the cultural understanding and skills necessary to work effectively in Vietnam’s educational system. The arrival of this group of Volunteers marks a significant milestone in the Vietnam-US relationship, building on decades of growing people-to-people ties and close partnership to promote English language learning. The focus of the Peace Corps program in Vietnam is English education, as outlined in an Implementing Agreement signed in 2020 between the US and Vietnamese governments with Peace Corps and th...

At the launching event on October 27 at Hanoi. Photo: Plan International Vietnam The Hanoi Industrial Vocational College (HNIVC) as the main host, in coordination with Plan International Vietnam, has officially organized a launching event of the project “Ready for Work – Covid-19 recovery and digital economy,” supported by Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF). According to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), in 2021, around 18 million people work in the informal sector – hit hardest by the pandemic – with 60% of these being classed as youth (aged 15-24). There will also likely be a ‘crisis cohort’ with young people facing higher unemployment, lower pay, and worse job prospects for up to a decade. The “Ready for Work – Covid-19 recovery and digital economy” project, supported by SCF, is aimed at addressing youth economic exclusion and unemployment caused and exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The project is co-implemented by PIV and HNIVC with t...

Major Chinese media outlets have all reported the forthcoming visit of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, with specific emphasis on political trust and economic co-operation as expected contents, according to the Voice of Vietnam. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong welcomes and holds talks with General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping during his state visit to Vietnam in 2017. Source: VGP The China Daily quoted a veteran researcher on Vietnam at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) as saying that the current relationship between both sides is both essential and unique, particularly as the relationship between the two ruling parties plays a navigating role in the overall bilateral relationship. The article in the newspaper provides figures which highlight mutual economic ties, with annual bilateral trade surpassing US$230 billion in 2021. The two countries have also held regular high-level contacts this year in a bid to promote co-operatio...

Vo Kim Ban of Saigon Heat This year marks the outstanding growth of Vo Kim Ban. The 22-year-old is an indispensable member of Saigon Heat, having competed in six consecutive VBA seasons. One of Ban’s highlights during this year’s tournament was his series of three successful three-points that helped Saigon Heat win against Cantho Catfish. Ban scored a total of 23 points in the semifinal and final games of the VBA 2022, including many impressive three-pointers. Le Khac Dang Khoa (in white) of Cantho Catfish. Photo: VBA Le Khac Dang Khoa of Cantho Catfish Despite playing at the VBA for the first time, Khoa proved he was an important member of Cantho Catfish. The 20-year-old became the youngest player to score over 20 points at VBA following the game against Hanoi Buffaloes. After 10 games, Khoa bagged a total of 75 points. Bui Anh Khoa (in blue) of Ho Chi Minh City Wings. Photo: VBA Bui Anh Khoa of Ho Chi Minh City Wings Khoa received a lot of expectati...

The pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem, also known as Returned Sword Lake, are popular spots among young people. The special celebrations offer visitors the chance to don scary outfits of their favourite characters whilst enjoying the festive day. Shopping centres are good suggestions for families to visit as they are ideal places for locals and their families to snap photos, go shopping, and enjoy meals together to celebrate Halloween. Parks feature scary decorations to offer visitors an interesting experience. In cinemas, young people have the chance to watch horror movies and enjoy wonderful Halloween celebrations. Bars and pubs are familiar places for many people as they provide exciting festive decorations, live music, and new drinks. They’re expected to bring unforgettable Halloween celebrations for both locals and tourists. The post Best Halloween hangout spots in Hanoi appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietE...