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Hanoi to build 500 million USD horse racing track

Hanoi plans to build a 500 million USD multifunctional entertainment complex with a horse racing course in Soc Son district.

The city’s draft report on adjustments of the city’s master plan for socio-economic development towards 2020 with a vision to 2030, which has been sent to ministries and sectors to gather their opinions, included the proposal to build the complex.

The horse racing track is expected to boost local tourism.

Once operational, the project is expected to create considerable regular income for the city’s budget, while creating about 5,000 direct jobs.

The project’s support activities are expected to draw other 20,000-25,000 labourers.
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UNESCO adopts Vietnams initiative on intl decade on culture for sustainable development

UNESCO adopts Vietnam’s initiative on int'l decade on culture for sustainable development

Ambassador Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to UNESCO, presented the initiative at the meeting, emphasising its overarching objective of promoting the vital role of culture in advancing sustainable development in nations, while contributing to address the world’s complex challenges to ensure a safe and prosperous future for all.

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