The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and

cultural relations and one of the world’s leading cultural relations organisations.

We connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK to build lasting

relationships around the world.

The name comes from an old saying in English - “I heard it through the grapevine” - which indicates that information is recieved from an informal, usually personal contact. Information is passed along from person to person, something like a vine connecting bunches of grapes. When I started this blog the name seemed appropriate, because that was how I heard about most of the events happening in Hanoi.

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach.
We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We convey a comprehensive picture of Germany by providing information on Germany's cultural, social and political life.

The name comes from an old saying in English - “I heard it through the grapevine” - which indicates that information is recieved from an informal, usually personal contact. Information is passed along from person to person, something like a vine connecting bunches of grapes. When I started this blog the name seemed appropriate, because that was how I heard about most of the events happening in Hanoi.

Independent label from Hong Kong,China. Founded by avantgarde musican Dickson Dee in 1997. Its major issued for contemporary & experimental music, include world,electronic,jazz,chinese soundtrack/indie music & movie,released over 100 title cds,also a concert organizer bringing artists to perform in China,HK, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore,Bangkok...

Welcome to Action for the City. It is here that we partner with local and international groups to creatively improve the living quality of Hanoi. We invite you to join hands with us to make Hanoi and other cities of Vietnam green, beautiful and livable.