Hanoi is the sole city in Asia to be recognised as City for Peace byUNESCO thanks to the ceaseless efforts by municipal authorities and citydwellers to meet the organisation’s standards in economics, culture,education and urban development, among others.
Director ofthe Thang Long culture research institute Nguyen Viet Chuc made theremarks at a workshop on July 24 to review the capital’s achievementsafter 15 years of integration and development as well as mark therecognition and International Day of Peace (September 21).
Hanoi posted a 7.4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate inthe first half of this year, a 1.5-fold increase against that of thenation, according to the municipal People’s Committee.
Thecity’s economy expanded by 7.4 percent in the period, driven by a14.4 percent growth in exports. Inflows of foreign direct investment hit583 million USD, up over 30 percent year-on-year.
Recently, the city spent over 17.1 trillion VND (around 1.1 billion USD)building new-style rural areas, which covers building infrastructureand public works, protecting landscape and environment, and promotinglocal traditions and cultural identities.
As a safeand attractive destination with many historical relics, Hanoi records anannual increase of over 10 percent in the number foreign holidaymakers.Last year, the city welcomed the 25 millionth overseas tourists,according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The City for Peace recognition is not only the honour but also achallenge for the capital to promote these achievements and easepressures from rapid urbanisation and environmental pollution,participants said.
In 1999, Hanoi was among five cities infive continents presented with the award by the UNESCO in recognition ofits contributions to the struggle for peace.-VNA
Director ofthe Thang Long culture research institute Nguyen Viet Chuc made theremarks at a workshop on July 24 to review the capital’s achievementsafter 15 years of integration and development as well as mark therecognition and International Day of Peace (September 21).
Hanoi posted a 7.4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate inthe first half of this year, a 1.5-fold increase against that of thenation, according to the municipal People’s Committee.
Thecity’s economy expanded by 7.4 percent in the period, driven by a14.4 percent growth in exports. Inflows of foreign direct investment hit583 million USD, up over 30 percent year-on-year.
Recently, the city spent over 17.1 trillion VND (around 1.1 billion USD)building new-style rural areas, which covers building infrastructureand public works, protecting landscape and environment, and promotinglocal traditions and cultural identities.
As a safeand attractive destination with many historical relics, Hanoi records anannual increase of over 10 percent in the number foreign holidaymakers.Last year, the city welcomed the 25 millionth overseas tourists,according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The City for Peace recognition is not only the honour but also achallenge for the capital to promote these achievements and easepressures from rapid urbanisation and environmental pollution,participants said.
In 1999, Hanoi was among five cities infive continents presented with the award by the UNESCO in recognition ofits contributions to the struggle for peace.-VNA
