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'Creative city' title - a boon for Hanoi: expert

Hanoi was recently named one of 66 new members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s Network of Creative Cities.

Hanoi spends $4.7m to upgrade road under Cat Linh-Ha Dong railway project

Hanoi’s Transport Department has spent roughly US$4.7 million to upgrade a section of road connecting the streets of Nguyen Trai, Tran Phu and Quang Trung in the districts of Thanh Xuan and Ha Dong.

Two young brothers in Hanoi die due to Whitmore’s disease

Two young brothers have died of Whitmore’s disease in Hanoi’s outlying district of Soc Son.

Exhibition reenacts old-time Hanoi in Nguyen dynasty

The exhibition will start on November 22 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Hanoi to pilot seven online public services on national portal

At present, Hanoi is operating a public service portal to better process administrative procedures, with 54 million documents handled since 2016, of which 99% were on time.

Queer film festival held in Hanoi

A queer film festival is taking place in Hanoi, bringing to Vietnamese audience more than 30 independent queer films from 20 countries and territories around the world.

iParking service needs reviewing for expansion

A service launched two years to help drivers find parking lots via an app had fallen short of expectations in Hanoi, reported Kinh Tế & Đô Thị (Economy & City) newspaper.

Ancient beauty of oldest pagoda in Hanoi

Hanoi's Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. It is famous not only for its ancient beauty but also for its fresh and green space combined with its architecture, cultural history.

Real estate giant Lideco to be fined for billions of VND in taxes

Due to tax violations, real estate giant Lideco has been fined for VND2.3 billion ($100,000).

Opening of Hanoi’s first railway delayed by administrative obstacles

Approval of completed work, auditing and origin issues are among the reasons for the delay of the  official launch of the Chinese-funded 13.5-kilometer-long Cat Linh-Ha Dong urban rail line in Hanoi.

Police officer expelled from Party for creating disturbance at airport

Captain Le Thi Hien of the Dong Da District Police in Hanoi City, who insulted a Vietnam Airlines counter employee and physically and verbally assaulted a security guard in August this year, has been removed from the Communist Party.

 

Something in the air

Hanoi and HCMC both have some serious air quality issues to grapple with.

“Moscow Days in Hanoi” event promises various activities

Hanoi and Moscow have joined hands to organise “Moscow Days in Hanoi”, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 1.

Hanoi prepares to host Kizuna Ekiden Run for Traffic Safety

 The Kizuna Ekiden 2019 – Run for Traffic Safety is set to take place around Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi, with the event starting at 7:00 on November 17.

Hanoi's polluting factories reluctant to give up land to authorities

Authorities in the capital had planned to move 117 polluting facilities out of the inner city to make space for public schools, parking lots and public spaces.

‘Cap sac’ ritual of Dao people

The ‘Cap Sac’ ritual is an indispensable proceeding in the life of every Dao male as it helps him earn the recognition of being mature enough to join in the community’s major activities.

Artworks by Asian artists showcased in Hanoi

Hanoi has introduced 81 works by 19 artists from Asia is being displayed at the Fine Artworks of Representative Asian Artists exhibition in Hanoi.

Famous European director stages Shakespeare’s play in Hanoi

Renowned Austrian director Beverly Blankenship has teamed up with artists of the Hanoi-based Youth Theatre to stage a new edition of William Shakespeare’s popular play “Romeo and Juliet”.

Hanoi seeks to strengthen ties with Israeli, British partners

A delegation of the Hanoi People’s Committee paid working visits to Israel and the UK from November 4-13 to seek ways to enhance cooperation between the Vietnamese capital and the two countries’ cities, partners and businesses.

Hazardous air pollution engulfs Hanoi

The capital city choked on unprecedentedly poisonous air throughout Tuesday with the air quality index (AQI) monitored at most sensor stations reaching hazardous levels of above 300 from early in the morning.