The High-Speed Rail Project
The bullet train is coming to Vietnam. We’re dreaming, right? Vietnam has its eyes on a high-speed rail network which would link Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in just seven hours. The project was initially rejected in 2010 due to the estimated US$56 billion price tag, which was at the time almost half of the country’s entire GDP. The Ministry of Transport is … Continue reading The High-Speed Rail Project
Equation Festival 2018
The underground festival is back for more Following the success of last year’s event, Equation Festival is back again, taking place between Apr. 6 and Apr. 8 at Dong Mo Lake, near Hanoi. The house and techno music festival brings acts from across Southeast Asia, as well as international acts, to provide a three-day lockdown of some of the best up-and-coming talent on the scene. Back … Continue reading Equation Festival 2018
Revival of the Music Scene in Hanoi
After a dormant couple of years, live music, both original and cover-based, is on its way up again in the capital. Hanoi’s music scene has been described as a wavy line. For a couple of years it takes off, and then it goes dormant again. Right now it seems it’s about to take off for good. “In the early days, you could put on a … Continue reading Revival of the Music Scene in Hanoi
Street Sushi, Hanoi
Street food has the ability to take a type of cuisine and adapt it to the tastes and needs of the street. Sushi, for example. Any foodie worth their stripes would probably turn their nose up at the concept of eating sushi on the side of the road in Hanoi. That doesn’t stop Street Sushi from being full of customers as soon as it opens, every … Continue reading Street Sushi, Hanoi
The 371 Bar
Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbeltown, the Isle of Islay. If those regions mean more to you than just bagpipes and haggis, then get yourself down to The 371 Bar. With 110 single-malt Scotch whiskies to choose from, and more coming, The 371 undoubtedly has the largest selection of Scotch in Hanoi. Hailing from the UK and formerly working in construction, the owner of 371 Bar Lee Kirby … Continue reading The 371 Bar
Solist Pub
On the edge of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, under a pink neon sign, is the entrance to Solist Pub. This unpretentious little bar with its dimmed lighting and dark décor is a haven for live music heads looking to see some talent. Resonating to the echo of instruments and singers down Bat Dan, Solist draws in crowds of curious passers-by to create a mixed and laid-back atmosphere … Continue reading Solist Pub
The Clover at Ngoc Thuy
In a pristine setting on the banks of the Red River, The Clover at Ngoc Thuy is an innovative French fine-dining gourmet restaurant with a wine list to rival some of the best restaurants in Paris. Situated in a grand colonial-style villa on the outskirts of the city, it offers dinner with a view — and with fresh air. The property was originally the residence of … Continue reading The Clover at Ngoc Thuy
TEDxHanoi
This year’s TED talk will take place in June. Idea seekers can get their thing on this June at the upcoming TEDxHanoi conference. The event will feature a diverse lineup of inspirational talks and workshops under the theme, Towards a Global Community. The event will be split into three sessions throughout the day, with breaks in the middle for entertainment and networking. Last year’s TEDxBadinh event featured … Continue reading TEDxHanoi
ROBO Cafe
Who needs real waiters when a robot will do instead? judgment Day is upon us, only instead of a T-1000, Hanoi’s tech-induced apocalypse is beginning with a robot waiter called Mortar. The robot is the newest employee at Robo Café and has been drawing in customers due to his charming pre-programmed voice clips, and his resemblance to something out of a 1960s sci-fi movie. The robot’s … Continue reading ROBO Cafe
Deplasticize
Tackling the Waste In 2015, Vietnam was named as one of the five countries — alongside China, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines — that dump more plastic into the ocean every year than the rest of the world combined. The rapid urbanization of Vietnam, combined with soaring GDP growth, has seen the amount of waste disposed every year skyrocket to 12 million tons in 2014. … Continue reading Deplasticize
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