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THE HANOI TIMES — Amid the devastating impacts of climate change, experts emphasize the imperative nature of investing in green architecture in Hanoi. This shift will not only mitigate the effects of climate change but also significantly enhance the city’s urban environment. Vu Ngoc Truong, chief architect of HSD Mechanical Technology & Construction Building Joint Stock Company in Hanoi’s Bac Tu Liem District, sheds light on the myriad benefits of green architecture. “Green architecture reduces energy consumption, mitigates carbon emissions, conserves precious resources, and ultimately enhances the quality of life for residents,” he shares with The Hanoi Times. Truong elaborates on how green spaces and natural ventilation combat the urban heat island effect, improve overall livability, and contribute to a more sustainable urban landscape. Thang Long Number One building in Hanoi’s Cau Giay District, Vietnam’s first recognized green architecture. Photo: Cong Hung/The Hanoi Time...

THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi has set its sights on an ambitious business growth plan, with targets to register 30,000 new enterprises in 2025 and an additional 200,000 by 2030. This was outlined in a directive (Document No. 129/KH-UBND) issued by Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, Tran Sy Thanh, on May 10, 2025, which aims to boost the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A bustling garment factory in Dong Anh District, Hanoi. Photo: Chien Cong/The Hanoi Times, depicting workers operating machinery and overseeing the garment production process. The directive emphasizes a citizen-centric and business-friendly approach, calling for local agencies to provide proactive and coordinated support. To enhance the business environment, Hanoi will further simplify administrative processes in 2025, reducing time and compliance costs by at least 30% for procedures under its jurisdiction. In addition to process streamlining, Hanoi aims to eliminate at least 30% of unne...

“A Taste of Mexico” – an immersive culinary journey celebrating the vibrant flavors and cultural heritage of Mexico – is coming to Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, offering guests an authentic taste of Mexican gastronomy. Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam, Alejandro Negrin, officially launches “A Taste of Mexico” in Hanoi. Photos: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi The esteemed Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam, Alejandro Negrin, has announced a unique collaboration with Naco Taco, endorsed by the Mexican Embassy in Vietnam. This month-long celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture will take place throughout May. The event, hosted at Angelina – the hotel’s contemporary cocktail bar, whisky lounge, and restaurant – promises an unforgettable dining experience. “‘A Taste of Mexico’ is more than just a culinary celebration; it serves as a vibrant bridge connecting Vietnamese and Mexican cultures,” said Ambassador Negrin. “We are thrilled to showcase the rich and diverse flavors of ou...

Vietnam Morning Headlines for May 11 Vietnam and the EU strengthen educational ties Vietnam targets a dynamic entrepreneur community Vung Tau to host grand sea and island festival Vietnam and China to inaugurate new border gate Vietnamese agricultural delights at Macfrut in Italy Nine Royal Urns in Hue gain UNESCO recognition Vietnam nominated for Asia’s and World’s Best Golf Destination Ho Chi Minh City: a top choice for slow travel Vietnam-EU partnership: a thriving collaboration Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son (right) and EU Ambassador Julien Guerrier (left) meet in Hanoi. Vietnam and the EU strengthen educational ties On May 10, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son and Ambassador Julien Guerrier, Head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam, met in Hanoi to discuss enhancing educational cooperation between Vietnam and the EU. The EU diplomat commended Vietnam’s remarkable development achievements, acknowledging the contributio...

national teams. The appointment comes with a two-year contract, from May 2024 to March 2026. Kim’s first task as head coach is to lead the national team through the remaining two matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup second qualifying round in Asia. The team will face the Philippines at home on June 6 and then travel to Iraq for an away game on June 11. The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has also outlined a busy schedule for the team, with gatherings planned in September, October, and November for both official and friendly international matches. These will serve as crucial preparation for upcoming competitions, including the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup and the third qualifying round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which begins in March 2025. For the U23 team, Kim will need to ensure optimal preparations for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifiers in September 2025, followed by the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand in December 2025. The VFF expressed confidence in Kim’s abili...

The Swedish Music Moments exhibition, as part of the European Village event taking place from 12 to 14 May 2023 in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, celebrates contributions by legendary Swedish bands namely ABBA, Avicii, Ace of Base, Robin, Roxette, and more.  A Vietnamese visitor enjoys Swedish music at the event taking place in Hanoi on May 12-14. Photo: Lam Pham “Sweden’s musical achievements are truly remarkable,” said Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam Ann Måwe. “As a small country with a population of 10 million, located partly within the Arctic Circle, Sweden has become a leader in the world of top music. The Swedish Music Moments exhibition celebrates this incredible success story and allows audiences to discover the rich musical pop heritage of Sweden,” she noted. Swedish songwriters and producers have been behind many of the top hits on the US Billboard chart since the mid-1990s, establishing themselves as leading players in the international pop music scene. Sweden h...

The music event is organized by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) and EU member countries in Hanoi as part of the “European Village 2023” project.  Female jazz musician Kira Linn. Photo: Goethe Institut Indonesia A jazz night titled “Illusion” will be performed by German artist Kira Linn and her music called Linntett on May 14 at 6pm at Ly Thai To Monument, Hoan Kiem Lake Pedestrian Street. Inspired by international contemporary artists such as Billie Eilish, Hiatus Kaiyote and Bon Iver, the “Illusion” features a wide range of music, from jazz to pop, indie to electro, neo-soul and R&B, or somewhere between authentic jazz gesture, neo-soul romanticism and late-irreverent Nintendo pop, all played by three saxophonists accompanied by Rhodes, electric bass and drums. This is the first time Kira Linn’s brand has toured in Asia, at the invitation of the Goethe-Institut Southeast Asia. In addition, the band will also have a collaboration concert with H...

Professional bakers, students, and enthusiasts, are invite to participate in the Baguette Prizes of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the diplomatic relations between France and Vietnam. The French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, the French Trade and Investment Agency Business France, and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) have just launched a Baguette making contest. This is one of a series of events held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France . The contest is open to all professional bakers, students and even amateurs. This event is a unique opportunity to showcase contestants’ creativity and passion for baking, while celebrating the friendship between the two countries. The organisers have chosen to make the contest rules very light in order to give participants the greatest possible freedom in interpreting the baguette. Participants are encouraged to propose an or...

The Vietnamese art troupe at the event. Photo: VNA The cultural identity as well as the image of a beautiful and peaceful nation of Vietnam have been introduced to international friends during an international festival held in Borgomanero district of Italy’s Piemonte region, VNA reported. The festival, an annual event held in mid-May, provided a chance for foreign communities in Italy to meet and exchange with each other. The Vietnamese delegation marching to the central square of Borgomanero during the festival. Photo: VNA The Vietnamese booth, showcasing Vietnamese traditional conical hats (non la) and calligraphy art, attracted many visitors, especially youngsters. Visitors had a chance to enjoy Vietnamese ao dai (traditional dress) shows, dragon dances and martial arts performances, as well as traditional dishes of Vietnam. A large number of participants were particularly impressed and enthusiastically cheered for the ao dai show, lion dance, conical ha...

These athletes, all in track and field, are Quach Thi Lan, Khuat Phuong Anh, Vu Ngoc Ha, Hoang Thi Ngoc, and Le Ngoc Phuc. Following the forfeiture of the gold medals, the Vietnamese athletics team will see their gold medal tally down to 17 from 22. The doping offenders will also be subject to a four-year ban. The five Vietnamese athletes explained that they had used a type of supplement without knowing it contained banned substances. Prior to the announcement of the positive doping cases, Vietnam had eliminated these five from a list of athletes eligible to compete at the 2022 National Sports Games and the 32nd SEA Games, which is scheduled to take place in Cambodia from May 5 to 17. Aside from them, five others from Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia will get their medals at the 31st SEA Games revoked following their positive doping test results, according to the list of ten doping offenders released by the Southeast Asian Sports Council the same day. Last year, the 31s...

Hanoi will conduct art and literature programs to help artists fully contribute their talents and wisdom to the capital city’s socio-economic development. These programs will be carried out under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Hanoi Literature and Art Union (HLAU), the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, and the Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee this week.  The signing ceremony between the Hanoi Literature and Arts Union (HLAU), the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the People’s Committee of Hoan Kiem District. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn  According to Tran Quoc Chiem, with 4.000 members, HLAU has held a series of seminars, including “Literature and Art with the Development of capital tourism”; “Promoting social resources, boosting literary and artistic creativity in the development of the capital’s cultural industry”; “Literature and art participate in protecting the ideological foundation of the Party, fight against wrong vi...