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‘Trash for gifts’ encourages Hanoians to sort their garbage

Hanoians have been exchanging recyclable trash for gifts every Saturday morning at garbage collection points in four inner districts across the city since mid-August.

Hundreds of abandoned real estate projects in Hanoi to be inspected

The Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Hanoi authorities to check reports in local newspapers about 300 pending or abandoned real estate projects in the city.

Hanoi restores ban on taxis and ride-hailing cars on ten streets

Hanoi will ban taxis and cars of providing ride hailing services on arterial streets.

Hanoi reopens bars, karaoke parlors from September 16

The weekend walking space of Hoan Kiem lake and the surrounding area would be resumed from September 18.

Art exhibition offers new perspectives on time and history

An exhibition at Hanoi’s Manzi Art Space is offering visitors new perspectives on time and history through the artworks on display.

Hanoi considers allowing overnight services to boost night-time economy

Authorities in Hanoi are seeking feedback for a pilot scheme to allow recreational establishments in Hoan Kiem area to stay open past midnight.

Hanoi struggles to deal with plastic waste

Plastic waste can take up to hundreds of years to decompose, creating an increasing burden on landfills, particularly when the sites run out of space to bury garbage.

Hanoi working hard to combat air pollution

Deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment Le Tuan Dinh speaks about solving the root cause of environmental pollution in Hanoi in a bid to improve air quality.

Tiny rooms for rent in Hanoi

Cubicle room rental in Hanoi which is often seen in foreign countries such as South Korea and Hong Kong has appeared in Hanoi.

Artworks of Vietnamese-born graffiti artist go on display in Hanoi

Vietnamese French painter Cyril Kongo has opened his first gallery in Hanoi with the ambition of showcasing a range of graffiti pieces to local art lovers.

US CDC to open regional office in Hanoi to tackle COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a health institute from the United States, will open a regional office in Hanoi to coordinate, share experience in and tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sluggish university relocation worsens Hanoi traffic

The plan to relocate many universities from central Hanoi areas has remained committed to paper, with this being blamed for worsening traffic.

Month-long German Film Festival 2020 to kick off in Vietnam

The Goethe Institute hosted a press conference in Hanoi on September 8 to introduce the upcoming German Film Festival 2020 in Vietnam which is scheduled to take place from September 12 to October 10.

Trial begins for policemen murder case in Dong Tam

The Hanoi People’s Court on September 7 opened the first-instance trial for 29 people involved in the murder of three policemen in Dong Tam commune of the city’s My Duc district.

Hanoi to subsidise replacement of old motorbikes

Owners of motorbikes more than 18 years old and failing to meet emission standards in Hanoi may receive a subsidy to purchase a new bike under a programme proposed by the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Special schools in prison

An exhibition being held at Hoa Lo Prison Relic, is displaying special documents and artifacts, sparking admiration of the resilience and will of Vietnam’s revolutionary soldiers, 

Hanoi: The 300-year-old house built in one night

Son Dong village in Hoai Duc district, Hanoi is famous for making statues and worshiping objects. This land is also known for an old house that was built within one night.

Hanoi to open world’s first digital exhibition on Italian Renaissance

Hanoi is poised to become the first city in the world to host a digital exhibition showcasing the work by Raphael, one of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance period.

Exhibition tells Vietnam’s path to independence

A photo exhibition is underway at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi, offering visitors an insight into Vietnam’s path to independence throughout history.

National flag making village in Hanoi

Located 30 km south of Hanoi, Tu Van village in the capital’s Thuong Tin district is famed for its embroidery and weaving. It’s the village that has made millions of national flags for 75 years.