Plan proposed to give Hà Nội's Tô Lịch River new look

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Once a heavily-polluted stretch of water, Tô Lịch River in Hà Nội could be in for a whole new look. A plan has been proposed to turn the 14km river into a public space that reflects Việt Nam’s culture and history. It has won residents’ approval and is considered ‘feasible’ by experts. — VNS

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