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Hanoi to host cultural activities to welcome New Year 2024

A string of cultural and art activities will be held in the capital city of Hanoi to welcome New Year 2024.

Kumquat and peach growers preparing for Tet season

Kumquat and peach growers in Hanoi are busy taking care their trees before bringing them to the market when there is about one month left until Tet (Lunar New Year).

Hanoi plans to lease out street pavements next year | DTiNews

Hanoi authorities are considering plans to collect fees on pavement and road usage from January next year.

Hanoi's Hoan Kiem pedestrian space to open throughout New Year 2024 holiday

The pedestrian space in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district will open from December 29 through January 1 to serve local residents and visitors during the 2024 New Year holiday.

Preserving traditional crafts: challenges and opportunities in the Old Quarter

In the memories of Hanoi residents, the Old Quarter is not just an "urban cultural village," but also a place where handicraft activities and trade flourish, forming distinctive craft streets.

Hanoi cracks down on illegal wild bird market

Authorities of Hanoi’s Quoc Oai District have removed a temporary market by Thang Long Avenue that specialised in selling wild birds.

Hanoi Flower Land festival opens

Thong Nhat islet in Hanoi has turned into colourful patchwork quilts as thousands of flowers are blossoming bright at the Hanoi Flower Land 2023 festival, which opened on December 21.

Specialized mechanisms required to unlock Hanoi's development potential

In light of a resource shortage for Hanoi's development, economic experts are calling for the implementation of specialised mechanisms to revolutionise the mobilisation of funds beyond the budgetary constraints.

Hanoi in dire need of measures to curb air pollution

Urban residents in Hanoi have endured a dense mist for over a week, a consequence of the concerning air pollution that necessitates the city to implement proactive measures to safeguard public health.

Hanoi on way to ‘Creative City’

Duong Lam, a tranquil village 45km out on the western suburbs of Hanoi is considered a live museum of northern ancient houses, several hundreds of years old.

France funds EUR700,000 for Long Bien Bridge renovation study

France has decided to give Hanoi non-refundable aid of EUR700,000 to help renovate the iconic Long Bien Bridge on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Franco-Vietnamese diplomatic ties.

Hanoi lights up for festive Christmas holiday

Christmas is only days away, and it seems every corner of the capital city is brightened up with colourful lights. Thousands of visitors and Hanoians are attracted downtown every day to admire the sparkling seasonal decorations.

Enlightening Hanoi's night economy

Night art tours have drawn much attention, like performances in Hà Nội Chèo (Traditional Opera) Theatre, Hà Nội Cải Lương (Reformed Opera) Theatre and Thăng Long Water Puppetry Theatre.

Bike-only lanes may lead to changes in people’s travel habits

A proposal on lanes reserved for bicycles has been applauded by experts who say it will help change Hanoian’s habit of using cars and motorbikes.

Amended Capital Law expected to bring development opportunities to Hanoi

The capital city of Hanoi ranks first in favorable factors for developing science and technology in Vietnam.

Hanoi to build second airport in 2040

Hanoi has approved the planning of a second airport with the construction expected to be started in 2040 and completed in 2050.

Hanoi weighs launch of Red River waterbus

Once completed, the service would function as both a transportation route and a tourist itinerary linking cultural heritage sites.

International food festival to thrill gastronomy lovers in Hanoi

The 11th international food festival, an annual event held by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps since 2014, is set to get underway in Hanoi from December 9 to December 10.

Ho Guom Opera House listed among world’s 10 best opera houses

Ho Guom Opera House, the only representative of Vietnam featured in the list, has been named among the world’s 10 best opera houses, as compiled by website 10best of the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Hanoi in effort to become zero plastic bag city

The city is striving to use environmental packaging products instead of non-degradable nylon bags in wet markets, supermarkets, and shopping...