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CNN broadcasts “My Hanoi” programme

The US Cable News Network (CNN) has broadcast promotional videos titled “Hanoi – the heart of Vietnam” and “Hanoi – The cradle of heritage” of the “My Hanoi” programme, part of CNN’s city discovery series.
CNN broadcasts “My Hanoi” programme ảnh 1CNN’s #MyHanoi offers viewers a chance to experience the charms of Vietnam’s capital through the lens of its photographers (Photo courtesy of CNN)
Hanoi (VNA) – The US Cable News Network (CNN) has broadcast promotional videostitled “Hanoi – the heart of Vietnam” and “Hanoi – The cradle of heritage” ofthe “My Hanoi” programme, part of CNN’s city discovery series.

DoDinh Hong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism said that the videos willair on television, internet and applications on handheld devices.

Hanoiauthorities and CNN reached a deal for 2017 and 2018, with the US channelagreeing to help Hanoi produce 30-second promotional videos, three and fiveminutes reports and a 30-minute programme.

Thedeal, with a budget of two million USD, aims to capture the beauty of Hanoi tointroduce to the world.

Columnsfeaturing Hanoi will also be published on CNN.com, Facebook and Twitter alongwith promotional banners.

CNNis an American cable and satellite television channel available in more than212 countries and territories.-VNA
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