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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 meters

Vietnam International Fashion Week Fall Winter 2023 is set to take place at the Quan Ngua Sports Palace in Hanoi from November 8-11, playing a vital role in shaping the future of Vietnamese fashion. According to Trang Le, Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Fashion Designers (CAFD) and President of Vietnam International Fashion Week (VIFW), the 16th season of VIFW will bring together esteemed designers such as Ivan Tran, Thao Nguyen, Hoang Quyen, Prio Oktaviano (Indonesia), Cao Minh Tien, and Henry Kof, among others.  President of Vietnam International Fashion Week Trang Le (center) and fashion designers. Photo: The Hanoi Times Notably, designer Xuan Thu Nguyen (Netherlands) will be making a homecoming with her brand XUAN. She will be the first Vietnamese designer invited by the French Haute Couture Federation to participate in the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. The event will also showcase collections by young designer Phan Dang Hoang, who recently left

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

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

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