Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Hanoi Approves Design of New Tu Lien Bridge Over Red River
It will be called the Tứ Liên Bridge and was designed in part by Sun Group.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Covid-19 Supply Chain Disruptions Delay Delivery of Hanoi Metro Trains to End of 2020
Disruptions in global shipping, shuttered factories and supply chain interruptions mean the trains for Hanoi's second metro line will arrive from France later than expected.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Hanoi Officials Reject $50m Request From Chinese Metro Contractor
Hanoi officials have refused to pay the Chinese metro contractors their demand of US$50 million in advance to perform a test run on the Cat Linh-Ha Dong line in Hanoi.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Hanoi's Metro Line 3 Faces Delay Due to Site Clearance Hold-Up
The above-ground section of Hanoi’s Metro Line 3 (Nhon-Hanoi Train Station) is essentially finished, though some site clearance issues might drag out the completion date.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Starting This Month, Hanoians Can Travel All the Way to Beijing by Train
The service began on January 1.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Historic Building Saved From Demolition Following Community Response
In the southern reaches of the Vietnamese capital, a French villa that was expected to be demolished within months has been spared following community support for the structure.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
Hanoi's First 2 Metro Lines May Open by End of This Year
Let's begin the new year with updates from Hanoi's much-anticipated urban railway project.
Michael Tatarski in Development
In the Race to Power Vietnam, Green Energy Grows Faster Than Policies Can Catch Up
For a few months earlier this year, it seemed like there was no stopping the wave of renewable energy projects coming online in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Development
Proposed Hai Phong–China Train Route Raises Concerns Over Hefty Price Tag
From Hai Phong, the 390-kilometer line would run through Hanoi and Lao Cai before reaching China’s Hekou County.
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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.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
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.
Hung M in Development
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...
Saigoneer in Development
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.
Urbanist Hanoi in Development
‘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.
Saigoneer in Development
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.
Saigoneer in Development
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.
Saigoneer in Development
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.
Saigoneer in Development
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.
