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Hanoi to establish two field hospitals to prevent Covid-19

Each hospital with 600 beds for 3,000 patients belongs to a contingency plan to curb the spread of the Covid-19 disease.

Gang defrauds 1,000 people by impersonating military officers

Hanoi Police said on Monday they had concluded an investigation into 14 members of a criminal ring who posed as high-ranking defence officers and set up a fake corporation to defraud people with false promises of employment.

Japan’s Miki House open first store in Vietnam

Miki House, a Japanese children’s clothing and product company, opened its first store in Vietnam on February 25.

Vietnam retailers striving to mitigate COVID-19 implications

Feeling the bite of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many businesses in retail and services are coming up with measures to soften the blow.

Hanoi proposes isolating arrivals from South Korea epidemic areas for 14 days

The Hanoi Department of Health has proposed putting any Korean or Vietnamese nationals who arrive from the epidemic areas in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in isolation for a 14-day period.

Places of interest in Hanoi crowded with visitors once again

Vietnam has received a boost as foreigners continue to visit the nation amid the country becoming one of the world’s safe destinations in the fight against coronavirus, with plenty of sightseeing locations around Hanoi becoming increasingly busy.

Hustle and bustle returns to Hanoi after impact of COVID-19

Outdoor entertainment areas, commercial centres, and relic sites throughout Hanoi have been gradually becoming busier over the past few days following a slow month after being affected by COVID-19.

Unique century-old house in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Until now, the house has become a must-visit cultural site when foreign visitors arrive in Hanoi.

Cultural centre displays Korean folk paintings

Nearly 50 folk paintings by South Korean artist are on display in Hanoi.

Hanoi tops the world’s most air polluted cities

Hanoi’s air quality has remained at “very unhealthy” levels since Thursday, placing the capital at the top of the world’s most air polluted cities list.

Third ASEAN graphic arts competition to take place in Hanoi

The third ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition and Exhibition is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in August as one among a series of important cultural and art events in 2020, the Vietnam’s ASEAN chairmanship year.

Hanoi leader pledges best conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung pledged to create the best possible conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo company to do business in the city, during a reception on February 20 for Uniqlo Vice President Koyama Noriaki.

First-ever cat show held in Hanoi

A cat show was held in Hanoi for the first time last weekend, featuring over 50 cats of different breeds such as Exotic, Persian, and Maine-coon.

 

Hanoi to inspect use and management of apartment buildings

The Hanoi Construction Department has announced that it will inspect the use and management of apartment buildings in Hanoi this year.

Hanoi hands out red books to foreigners

Six foreign organisations and 35 foreigners were granted red books to purchase a number of apartments in Hanoi.

Street art made from recycled material goes on display in Hanoi

A street in Phuc Tan ward in Hanoi has been decorated by series of art displays that have been made using recycled rubbish.

Doctor with 'golden hands' helps infertile couples

The happiness of parenthood might sound simple to most people, yet for approximately one million infertile couples in Vietnam, it would be an impossible dream if there were not doctors like Tang Duc Cuong.

Rice cooking contest in Hanoi's Thi Cam village

On the 8th day of the first lunar month each year, Thi Cam village in Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem district holds a rice cooking contest. 

Former top planning official slams capital proposal

Architect Dao Ngoc Nghiem says the proposal to make the Hanoi Red River Delta the new 'Capital Region' would not receive strong support from the public or experts