Thousands of people from Hanoi to Hoi An and HCM City went out onto the streets for the countdown and to welcome the New Year.

Ha Thai lacquer village in Duyen Thai commune in Hanoi’s outlying Thuong Tin district has more than 200 years of experience in making lacquer products. Until the early 20th century the village was called Cu Trang or Dong Thai.

In recent years, Hanoi has established itself as a magnet for visitors from both across the country and around the world, a status the city has achieved largely by bringing into play its long-standing heritages.

As many as 100 young artists will help ring in the new year with the musical extravaganza ‘Countdown 2020’ at Hoan Kiem Lake on December 31.

In the face of strong urbanisation, the preservation of unique cultural and architectural heritages in Hanoi is more urgent than ever.

ToiletSmartPublic applies automation and information technology, making a difference compared to ordinary toilets.

Authorities in Hanoi have considering releasing doves around Hoan Kiem pedestrianised area.

The Puppy Temple or Thuy Trung Tien Temple on Truc Bach Lake was originally built during the reign of King Ly Thai To (1010 to 1028).

The pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding areas in downtown Hanoi will be put into operation from January 1, 2020, after three years of trial operation.

A total of 51 spring flower markets are set to be opened throughout Hanoi for the purpose of shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment for guests to enjoy in the buildup to the Lunar New Year or Tet.

The 2020 K-Pop Super Concert will take place at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on January 11, 2020, as an activity to celebrate the 27th anniversary diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK).

Dust and smoke from production workshops in Hanoi and neighboring provinces are one of the reasons behind the serious air pollution in the capital city.

The proposal to fill up a part of Hanoi's Thanh Cong Lake to build apartment blocks has been strongly opposed.

Many people living near Nam Son dumping site in Hanoi’s outlying district of Soc Son gathered to block rubbish trucks from entering.

Silk paintings by Hanoian female artist Nguyen Thu Huong will be presented at an exhibition that will be open at 5pm, December 30 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.

Hanoi People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung signed Directive 19 on December 25 asking related agencies to quickly deal with air pollution and let pupils stay home on bad air days. 

Christmas season has arrived, and the festive atmosphere can be felt everywhere.

Hoan Kiem District Police on Tuesday announced they have arrested two Mongolian men for pickpocketing.

Le Tuan Dinh, deputy director of the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, speaks on Hanoi’s plan to install more air quality monitoring stations.

Late on Saturday, the Ministry of Health, for the first time, released a list of 14 recommendations for coping with air pollution.