VietNamNet Bridge - There are rumors about the great features of the wine soaked poppy; some people grew opium at home as medical herbs.

Archaeologists have discovered typical techniques applied in building the Dai La Citadel in the 8th century at an excavation site at the junction of Dao Tan-Nguyen Khanh Toan in downtown Ha Noi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Difficulties were holding up many traffic projects in the capital city, said Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Nguyen The Thao in a meeting Tuesday.

VietNamNet Bridge – The story about a woman who was differentiated by a fashion shop on Hanoi’s Hang Be Street has caused a stir in the online community.

A new service which helps local people to find the original owner of their second, or third-hand vehicle has mushroomed in Hanoi after Decree 71 on vehicle ownership was announced in November 2012.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam Family Year 2013 was jointly launched in Hanoi on March 16 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Women’s Union.

One hundred Finnish posters since the beginning of the 20th century, will be displayed at the National Library in Hanoi from March 21-24.

Being awkward to kiss each other publicly, pouring champagne, releasing balloons... 10 couples of brides and grooms had their impressive debut in the first group wedding held in Hanoi on March 17.

 After arriving in the commune, visitors will see many handmade embroidery shops and be amazed at the intricate products on display within.

VietNamNet Bridge – The well-known Boston Children's Choir will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City at the end of June.

Mossy tiled roofs are gradually being replaced with metal roofs, while more metal cages have appeared on the balconies or the roofs of the old houses, making Hanoi’s ancient streets more oppressive, unkempt.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Committee is planning to remove parking lots beneath flyovers to ease public concerns that they are an eyesore and fire hazard.

 VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition that examines domestic violence opened on Tuesday in Ha Noi, with art on show reflecting the struggles of abused women from all over the country.

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap ranks first in the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) 2012 while Hanoi losses 15 grades, falling to its lowest position since the index was published.

Elevators are broken very often, even do not work for a week; corridors are dirty and smelly; water spills everywhere; garbage is rampant… That is the situation in the B6A Nam Trung Yen building in Hanoi’s largest resettlement area – Nam Trung Yen.

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly's specialised deputies generally approved of the drafted revision of the 1992 Constitution, especially the leading role of the Party laid out in Article 4 of the constitution.

VietNamNet Bridge - The daily life in old apartments in Hanoi through the lens of photographers become both familiar and strange.

This year’s Francophonie Film Festival will be held in Hanoi, HCMC, Hue and Vinh from Thursday until April 17 presenting some fabulous French-language movies from all over the globe.

 Ha Noi lead national rowing event; Fierce competition at 125cc motor race; Coal and minerals draw with City; Amateurs to compete in five-a-side tourney

 VietNamNet Bridge – Toys rental services are becoming popular in Hanoi as local parents look to keep their children entertained.