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JICA Suggests Urban Railways Could Help Reduce Air Pollution in Hanoi, Saigon
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping authorities to develop a measuring, reporting and verification system for Vietnam’s urban railway systems.
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Vo Trong Nghia Studio Wins Dezeen’s 'Architect of the Year' Award
Vo Trong Nghia and his studio have established a reputation both in Vietnam and elsewhere for incorporating local and inexpensive materials in their designs.
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Hanoi to Construct 3 New Bridges Across To Lich River
There's something lovely about being able to walk easily over a death-black river that reeks of the upcoming apocalypse.
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How Place Identity Helps Preserve Hanoi's Last Traditional Silk Village
The identity of luxury goods firms is often anchored in the creativity and skill of the artisans behind the objects. A case in point is Hermès, where workers spend years learning to work with precious...
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Airport Authority Proposes $500m Upgrade for Con Dao Airport
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has recommended an upgrade for the airport in Con Dao, one of Vietnam's most popular attractions.
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77 Architects Cosign Request to Da Lat to Reconsider Development Plan
A new development plan, announced not long ago, will bring about major changes to Da Lat's central area.
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‘Who Made My Clothes’, an Exhibition Exploring the Human Cost of Fashion, to Launch in Hanoi Next Week
‘Who Made My Clothes?’ is a free exhibition as part of the global Fashion Revolution Week (22-28 April). The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the human cost and impact of the fashion industry and...
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Quang Binh Says No to Controversial Son Doong Cable Car Project
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park might be safe from invasive development projects, at least for the time being.
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In New Urban Plan, Da Lat to Demolish, Move Iconic Landmarks
Lam Dong People's Committee recently issued a major development plan for the Hoa Binh area in central Da Lat.
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Vietnam's Largest Solar Power System Officially Opens in Dak Lak
The 1.2-million-square-meter cluster of solar panels is capable of producing 100 megawatts at peak.
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South Korean Firm Puts Forth Plans for $3bn Metro Network in Da Nang
The proposed metro system would connect the city's downtown, beach, airport and major roads.
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Vietnam to Build First-Ever Undersea Tunnel Beneath Ha Long Bay
The project has already attracted three investors including Nippon Koei, FECON and Transport Engineering Design Inc.
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FLC Proposes 100,000-Seat Stadium, F1 Track, Zoo, Theme Park, Golf Course in Hanoi Complex
Last November it was officially confirmed that Hanoi will host Vietnam’s first-ever Formula One race. With their latest proposal, FLC Group is taking development plans in the capital to a whole new le...
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Hanoi to Construct Waste-to-Electricity Processing Plants in Response to Growing Trash Issues
In an effort to solve Hanoi’s growing trash problem, the city plants to build multiple waste-processing plants that will convert trash into electricity.
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Hanoi Renews Plan to Construct Giant Lotus-Shaped Theater
A development project that officials nipped in the bud earlier this year is being reconsidered once again as Hanoi authorities search for new investors for the controversial plan.
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Solving Vietnam's Trash Problem One Moving Truck at a Time
Vietnam has a trash problem, and it’s hard to miss. Storm drains are full of discarded plastic from takeaway containers to drink bottles, and the country is among five Asian nations thought to be resp...
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Hanoi to Spend $2.6m Conserving Co Loa Historic Complex
The project includes the central Co Loa Citadel along with surrounding constructions in Co Loa, Duc Tu, Viet Hung and Uy No communes of Dong Anh District.
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[Video] Where Horticulture Meets Corporate Culture: How a Japanese Office Brings Farming Closer to Its Workers
As humans have become increasingly urban creatures, a disconnect between our life in the city and our food sources has created numerous challenges. These include the distances our food travels, contri...
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Hanoi's Lotus-Shaped Theater Project Nipped in the Bud
Officials sprayed weed killer over the planned Hanoi Lotus Theater.
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Investors Propose Building an Artificial Island in Da Nang Bay Named 'Lotus Island'
What could go wrong?
