Hanoi Happy Birthday

"HA NOI — Spending for the 10-day celebration of Thang Long-Ha Noi's 1,000th anniversary hit VND265 billion (US$13.25 million), VND85 billion ($4.25 million) less than the amount expected by authorities.
The figures were released by Hoang Manh Hien, deputy chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee in the 22nd meeting of the municipal People's Council on Wednesday.
Hien said that during the preparations for the ceremony, the city had been determined to fight waste, save costs and avoid wrongdoing.
The money was mainly spent on the welcoming ceremony, gifts for guests, communication program-mes and cultural activities, he said."

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