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Community spirit shines through in quarantine

Life, as they say, goes on. And that’s exactly what is happening in and around the Truc Bach ward of Hanoi, which was thrown into turmoil after an outbreak of COVID-19.

 

More than $150,000 allocated for COVID-19 tests in Hanoi

Hanoi People’s Committee has allocated VNĐ3.5 billion (US$150,600) from the city’s budget for COVID-19 tests.

 

A closer look at the kitchen serving quarantined people in Hanoi

Despite being under quarantine at a military school belonging to the Hanoi Capital High Command in Son Tay town on the outskirts of the capital, people in isolation are still ensured a balanced diet with plenty of nutrition.

Exhibition on traditional lacquer art opens in Hanoi

As many as 100 artists are presenting their paintings at an exhibition dedicated to traditional lacquer art in Hanoi.

Hanoi close tourist sites for disinfection

Historical and cultural relic sites as wells as tourist destinations in Hanoi are temporarily closed for disinfection in an attempt to prevent further spread of COVID-19.

Tourist sites in Hanoi close to be disinfected amid COVID-19 fears

Both historical relic sites and popular tourist destinations located throughout Hanoi have been temporary closed whilst thorough disinfectant measures aimed at preventing the further spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are carried out.

Brilliant and poetic Hanoi in the leaf changing season of 'loc vung' trees

Visitors to the capital city of Hanoi in March will be surprised by the vibrant colours of the leaves of 'loc vung' (Barringtonia acutangula) trees changing to red and yellow.

Hanoi man finds passion in watch engraving

A man in Hanoi has become well-known among many watch lovers for his work on hand-engraved watches.

Hanoi police seize 6kg heroin

Police in Hanoi have busted a drug ring from Laos to the northern border province of Dien Bien and the capital city. ​

Loudspeakers transmit COVID-19 developments in Vietnam

Loudspeakers, text messages, public notices and elevator screens are being used in Hanoi and other provinces to keep people updated about the prevention of COVID-19.

Schools closures continue in Hanoi amid rising virus fears

Hanoi has decided to continue let students remain off to avoid the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.

 

VN Trade Ministry confirms steady supply of consumer goods at supermarkets

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) confirmed that the goods reserves are still plentiful to ensure adequate supply for people.

 

Shop closures in Hanoi, HCM City due to coronavirus fears

Many shops and restaurants in Hanoi and HCM City have closed or are looking for new owners due to Covid-19 fears.

Hanoi's Truc Bach Street sterilised after COVID-19 patient discovered

Soldiers on March 7 morning sprayed disinfectant to sterilise Tran Vu and Truc Bach streets and surrounding areas in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district after a COVID-19 case was confirmed a day earlier.

Twenty-five in contact with COVID-19 patient test negative for virus

Twenty five out of 33 people in close contact with Hanoi's first COVID-19 patient have tested negative for the virus, according to the municipal Department of Health at an urgent meeting on Saturday morning.

American painter tells colourful stories of Vietnam

After being impressed by the Vietnamese people living in northern Virginia in the US in the early 1990s, Charles Daniel Hambleton, a native of the state, visited Vietnam for the first time.

UNIQLO opens second flagship store in Vietnam

Japanese brand UNIQLO officially launched its second flagship store in the nation on March 6, with the new site covering an approximate area of 2,500m2 at Vincom Pham Ngoc Thach street in Dong Da district, Hanoi.

F1 circuit completed for Vietnam Grand Prix

The Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation (VGPC) has completed the Hanoi Formula 1 circuit, which will play host to the first-ever race in the country in April.

Art space from recycled materials

With their skilled an d talented hands, artists have created artworks from recycled materials, turning the road along the Red River in Hanoi into an eye-catching and interesting contemporary art space.

Hanoi calls for help to ease overloading at quarantine centres

Hanoi has called on other localities to help ease the overloading at Covid-19 quarantine centres in the area.