Tag: Hanoi
Foreign tourist’s ‘not special’ comment on banh mi stirs controversy
After enjoying a beef and cheese sandwich at a shop in Hanoi, a foreign tourist said it was “not special”. Her video sharing her feelings received mixed reactions. The restaurant serves sandwiches … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/foreign-tourist-s-not-special-comment-on-banh-mi-stirs-controversy-2293931.html
In Hanoi, Putin warns NATO, South Korea as his Asian tour, agreements face potential blowback
Russian President Vladimir Putin, wrapping up his Asian tour Friday after two days in Hanoi, Vietnam, and two days in Pyongyang, North Korea, had harsh words for NATO and South Korea. Full story: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jun/21/in-hanoi-putin-warns-nato-south-korea-as-his-asian/
Hanoi café owner fined after tourist filmed taking photos of approaching train
A café owner in Hanoi’s infamous “Train Street” was fined VND7.5 million (US$295) for letting a foreign woman rush onto the railway tracks to pose for photos as a train was approaching. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
Hanoi considers using small buses for old quarter
As many as 154 bus routes are under operation in Hanoi, including 12 fixed long-distance passenger transport routes and two city tour routes. Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-considers-using-small-buses-for-old-quarter-2293729.html
Hanoi considers using small buses for old quarter
As many as 154 bus routes are under operation in Hanoi, including 12 fixed long-distance passenger transport routes and two city tour routes. In 2023, the Hanoi Transport Corporation proposed the … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-considers-using-small-buses-for-old-quarter-2293729.html
The hidden bunker in the hotel hosting President Putin in Hanoi
In 1996, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was awarded the title of the first 5-star hotel in Hanoi by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Photo: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Sofitel Legend … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/the-hidden-bunker-in-the-hotel-hosting-president-putin-in-hanoi-2293726.html
Russia, Vietnam pledges to strengthen ties as Putin visits Hanoi
Russia and Vietnam vowed Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties as President Vladimir Putin made a state visit, seeking to bolster alliances … Full story: https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/russia-vietnam-pledges-to-strengthen-ties-as-putin-visits-hanoi
Foreign tourists persist at Hanoi trackside café street after woman purposely approaches oncoming train
Foreign tourists still visit Hanoi’s renowned trackside café street for photography despite a recent incident where a female visitor, standing on the tracks for photos, was pulled to safety just … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240620/foreign-tourists-persist-at-hanoi-trackside-cafe-street-after-woman-purposely-approaches-oncoming-train/80530.html
Putin Strikes New Deal on Asia Tour
Vladimir Putin has continued his tour of Asia with a visit to Hanoi, drumming up support for Russia from Vietnam. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
Putin lauds ties with Hanoi on state visit to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the importance of expanding his country’s strategic partnership with Vietnam, state media reported, at talks with Vietnamese President To Lam on the first day … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
Exploring Hanoi Old Quarter’s communal houses
Renowned for its 36 vibrant streets filled with vendors, Hanoi Old Quarter is a cherished destination for international visitors. A captivating walking tour to discover the communal houses of Hanoi … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=667456b32d4a439f886f0c9b80028629&url=https%3a%2f%2fen.vietnamplus.vn%2fexploring-hanoi-old-quarters-communal-houses-post288880.vnp&c=17929724706609091986&mkt=en-us
What is Putin looking to gain from Vietnam visit? Why is Hanoi risking earning the US ire?
Russian president Vladimir Putin is in Vietnam. From Ukraine to defence cooperation to bilateral agreements, there is a lot that he will discuss with Communist leaders in Hanoi. But there is a more … Full story: https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/vladimir-putin-vietnam-visit-united-states-ire-13784241.html